"1776 The Musical" hits the stage in Columbiana

Irish twist brought to craft show in Boardman

Christmas shopping had an Irish twist in Boardman Sunday.

Hunting season & holiday deals at Academy

Ohio is in the thick of hunting season as the holiday season inches its way forward, and there's no better place for either than Academy Sports & Outdoors in Boardman.

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...

Jim Gaffigan returns for night of comedy at Covelli Centre

Comedian Jim Gaffigan is making his return to the Valley this spring for his "Still Fighting It" tour.

Youngstown Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting Show scheduled for Nov. 28

Youngstown CityScape announced that the city’s Annual Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting show has been scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 28. The full event will run from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., with the parade starting at 6 p.m. and tree lighting following at 7:30 p.m. Local high school marching...

LOOP Youngstown putting on Variety Show at Westside Bowl

For anyone looking for an eclectic mix of community creativity, the LOOP Youngstown Arts + Culture Center will be hosting their third annual Variety Show at Westside Bowl. Scheduled for 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 8, the show will be featuring art, music and films created by local artists of every stripe.

Anthony & Luca's Pizza Kitchen Plots Eight New Shops Across Florida and Ohio

A pizza chain is doubling down on Sun Belt and Midwest growth, with eight new restaurants in the pipeline across Florida and Ohio. Anthony & Luca's Pizza Kitchen says four of the coming-soon shops will land in Florida, including Sarasota, while four more are headed to Ohio, including Strongsville and Canton.

Two Holiday Films Shot in Medina Get Release Dates, Starting Nov. 10 on Plex

MEDINA, Ohio — Christmas is arriving early for Northeast Ohio movie fans. Two holiday films shot in Medina and other Northeast Ohio locations last winter now have release dates, the Akron Beacon Journal reported on Monday, Nov. 9 — one of them begins streaming this week. The first film, “The Great Chocolate Date,” begins streaming […]

Generations of Sweetness: Strickland’s Frozen Custard

The multi-generational, family-owned Strickland’s Frozen Custard has been in business for 90 years. Made fresh daily, the frozen custard is crafted using the special Strickland’s recipe, devised by founder Bill Strickland in 1936. The recipe calls for eggs, sugar, cream and other ingredients. Since then, Strickland’s ownership has...

Anika Luna Wild is preserving community memories with artist residency

Jacqueline Harris used to attend quilting parties “back in the day,” but it’s been at least 20 years since she sat around a table, surrounded by women, a pile of assorted fabric scraps in front of her. “Probably 80 percent of those people have passed away,” Harris...

Coconut macaroon recipe by The West Side Bakery | Local Flavor at Home

Editor's Note: Local Flavor at Home is a monthly series featuring recipes from local bakers, chefs and other Akron-area foodies. This month, we're sharing a coconut macaroons recipe courtesy of Barb Talevich, owner of The West Side Bakery in Akron. Thirty-one years go by so fast! Proudly woman-owned, The West Side Bakery is passionate about creating delicious, made-from-scratch favorites for every occasion. From cakes, cookies and pastries, to savory sandwiches, salads and soups, all are made with quality ingredients and a whole lot of love. Family, food and hospitality have always been a big part of my life, so perhaps it was inevitable that I found my way into the bakery business. My grandfather owned a bakery where my mom spent her childhood, and later a restaurant in Canton, where I spent mine — creating many happy memories that I still cherish today. My aunt Millie ran a bakery from her home before joining me at The West Side Bakery. We opened the bakery in Pilgrim Square in 1995 with some of my favorite tried and true recipes that included our chocolate chip cookie, our signature carrot cake and our New York style cheesecake. These three items took off and

Piano/Violin Duo Marks Composer Morton Feldman’s Centennial with His “For John Cage”

This weekend, it’s presenting the Bennardo-Larson Duo, a contemporary classical duo based in New York City and Stockholm, featuring violinist Maya Bennardo and pianist Karl Larson. In honor of the centennial of composer Morton Feldman’s birthday, the duo will perform his evening-length 1982 piece For John Cage. “Like...

Carol and Dave Stelts Won the Giant Pumpkin World Weigh-Off in Canfield, Ohio, With a 2,565.5-Pound Pumpkin and a $12,250 First Prize

Carol and Dave Stelts won the Ohio Valley giant pumpkin weigh-off in Canfield, Ohio, with a 2,565.5-pound pumpkin and a $12,250 first prize.

Country group Parmalee to perform at Robins Theatre Saturday

WARREN - Country group Parmalee will take the stage at the Robins Theatre this Saturday. The band will bring its country and rock sound to Warren on November 14, playing hits like “Carolina,” “Just the Way,” “Take My Name,” “Girl In Mine,” “Gonna Love You” and more.

Dominic Nardella Departs WNCX to Become WYSU Station Director

Audacy Classic Rock 98.5 WNCX Cleveland Brand Manager/midday host Domininc ‘Nard’ Nardella has departed the station to join Youngstown State University’s Public News/Talk 88.5 WYSU Youngstown as Station Director. Nardella joined WNCX as midday host in 2011 and rose to Brand Manager in February 2022 and was...

Buy, sell, and get a holiday appraisal all in one place

Elite Rare Coins in Warren provides appraisal services and will buy and sell individual pieces and collections.

‘Warren’s Millionaires Row’ set for Nov. 24 release

Preorders are now open for “Warren’s Millionaires Row,” the third book by authors Josh Nativio and Trumbull County Historical Society Executive Director Meghan Reed. “Beginning as a path created by Indigenous cultures, Mahoning Avenue or ‘Millionaires Row’ would arguably represent Warren, Ohio, throughout the 19th century more than any other road. … Today, Mahoning Avenue remains the most historically intact neighborhood in the city and would be recognized by any denizen of early-20th-century Warren,” said Arcadia in its book description.

Women-owned salon Rooted 316 hosting grand opening in Girard

A women-owned hair salon called Rooted 316 is opening in November at 5 West Liberty St. in Girard. “JoJo Leigh Garcia and I own Rooted 316,” co-owner Paige Fleischer said. “Jojo and I met at our old salon that we worked at previously. After a few years there together, we decided that we wanted to open our own.”

New coffee pop-up brewing in East Palestine

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