New coffee pop-up brewing in East Palestine

Full City Roastery opened Monday morning on West Main Street at the East Palestine Dairy Mill.

Beloved 90’s-era Ohio family restaurant closes after 30 years as owner retires

Ohio’s list of beloved restaurant losses now includes a small-town gathering place that fed Salem families for three decades. Adele’s Place served its final meals on October 30, 2026, as…

"1776 The Musical" hits the stage in Columbiana

Families Have Shared Wedding Soup And Meatballs At These 5 Youngstown Italian Restaurants For Decades

Ask anyone from the Mahoning Valley about wedding soup, and you will probably get a strong opinion about where to find the best bowl. In Youngstown, this soup of tiny meatballs, greens, and broth is more than a menu item. It shows up at Sunday dinners, family celebrations, and weeknight...

5 Best Restaurants in Canton, Ohio You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Canton, Ohio — a city where the echoes of industry mingle with the laughter of families on porch swings, where the spires of old churches rise above brick streets, and where every block hums with the stories of those who built, dreamed, and stayed. Here, the city’s heart beats in the rhythm of Friday night football, the sizzle of sausage at the Italian Fest, and the hush of snow falling on the Hall of Fame. Canton is a crossroads — of old-timers and newcomers, of artists and laborers, of families who’ve called it home for generations and those just arriving, hungry for possibility.

This Once-Massive American Restaurant Chain Has Just One Location Left In Pennsylvania, And It Still Serves The Classics?

Free chocolate milk refills are still a thing at one Old West-themed steakhouse. That detail alone made me grin. The chain behind it once had more than 700 restaurants across America. Now only about a dozen remain nationwide. Just one still stands in Pennsylvania, and people drive hours to reach...

Local bakery ordered closed by Allegheny County Health Department

UZ Bakery in Oakdale closed by Allegheny County Health Department for operating without a permit and 14 violations, including high-risk issues.

Steak Hoagies Have Kept Youngstown Lunch Crowds Loyal To These 5 Old Sub Shops

Ask anyone in the Mahoning Valley where to grab lunch, and there is a good chance the answer involves a steak sub wrapped in paper. Youngstown has never needed fancy food trends to stay fed. It has sub shops that have been slicing bread, grilling steak, and piling on cheese...

Youngstown native advances into top 10 in Ryan Seacrest’s Top Host Competition

Youngstown native Brittney Grant is in a national competition where the winner will get their own iHeartRadio-produced podcast and a grand prize of $25,000. Grant, who’s now living in Chicago, is participating in the Top Host competition designed to discover the next great voice in audio while simultaneously raising funds for the Ryan Seacrest Foundation.

Ask Around Western Pennsylvania And Locals Point You To These 8 Fish Fry Halls

In Western Pennsylvania, Friday during Lent means one thing for a lot of families: a trip to the fire hall or church basement for fried fish. These dinners are run by volunteers, priced for real neighborhoods, and packed with people who have been coming for years. The best ones rarely...

Polka, Polish cuisine set for St. Anthony’s in Youngstown

YOUNGSTOWN - In the mood for some polka? One Youngstown church will host a Polka Mass on Saturday to help guests bust a move after Mass at 4 p.m. St. Anthony of Padua Church’s Polka Mass will feature music from Rex Taneri and his Orchestra. The event will begin with an indoor Polka Mass, followed by an evening of entertainment, dancing and traditional Polish cuisine.

25 Cleveland Restaurants Offering Veterans Day Meals & Deals

25+ Cleveland-area restaurants are honoring veterans and active-duty military with free meals and special deals on Veterans Day, November 11, 2026.

From Nonna’s kitchen to the neighborhood pub: 5 must try Youngstown mom-and-pop joints

Youngstown is a city built on grit, heritage, and an unwavering love for good food. While corporate chains dominate the highways, the true soul of the Mahoning Valley lives on the neighborhood street corners, inside converted houses, and behind the counters of independent, family-run joints. From generational Italian recipes and...

Ohioans Drive Hours For The Unbeatable Deals Inside This Huge Indoor Flea Market

On the biggest holiday weekends, more than 1,000 outdoor vendors set up here. That’s not a typo, and the crowds can top 30,000 shoppers. The whole operation started in 1939 as a small livestock auction. Today it spreads across 12 acres, plus a two-story indoor building covering about three...

Fans say goodbye to Donnie Iris at the last place he ever played

Family, friends and fans of Donnie Iris met to say one final goodbye at the place where he made his farewell as a performer.

Animal Charity of Ohio announces ‘Re-Tail’ thrift store in Boardman

Animal Charity of Ohio announced that it has secured a location for its thrift store—an effort it hopes will establish long-term financial stability for the organization.

Ohio’s Back Highways Still Hold 5 Old Truck Stop Diners Where It Feels Like 1970

Most truck stops today mean a drive-thru window and a bag of fries eaten over the steering wheel. But scattered along Ohio’s two-lane highways and rural corridors, a handful of old-school truck stops still keep a real diner inside, with booths, coffee refills, and plates of pot roast. These...

Girard animal shelter under investigation for animal cruelty

A Trumbull County humane agent seized 61 animals from Small World Animal Shelter in Girard, citing unsanitary conditions. According to court documents, there was probable cause for the agent to take the 60 cats and one rabbit from the shelter on October 28, because of the conditions that they believe violates Ohio revised code for cruelty to companion animals.

Potato Gnocchi with Pork Ragù

Potato Gnocchi with Pork Ragù | Chef Erik Hoover from Cockeye BBQ prepares this recipe as part of Valley Spotlight’s “Quick Cook” challenge. The goal? Create a family meal for under $25 with ingredients from Grocery Outlet. Recipe ingredients: price breakdown | Gnocchi: $3.96. Ground pork:...

'We love Stark County!' Meet Mary Nervo, S&M Winery co-owner

CANAL FULTON − Mary Nervo said her work in the wine industry started as a hobby during the cold months. "It was something to do during the winter," said Nervo, who owns S&M Winery in Canal Fulton with her life partner, Steve Geiger. She said appreciation from friends pushed it farther. "After our friends tried our wine, they said, ‘If you sold this wine, we would buy it!’ she said. "After a few years, we talked to Doog, the owner of Doog’s Mini-Mart in Canal Fulton and the local liquor store in the plaza, about carrying our wine once we went through the licensing process, and he agreed to sell it." Things took off from there, bringing awards and expansion plans. “Once we got our wines into other liquor stores, our little business took off!," Nervo said. "We made it into the finals for the Community Choice Awards! We started getting numerous calls from people trying to find our winery. The only problem: We only had a production facility, not a tasting room. So, in March of 2024, we opened the doors to S&M Winery. Steve built a beautiful tasting room that is filled with great wine, great customers who