Mr. Darby's Raises Money for Animal Charity

We've reported on overcrowding and lack of funding at animal shelter's across the Valley, including Animal Charity Tonight--Mr. Darby's Vintage and Antiques used their annual Christmas open house to raise money for the organization. For the past 15 years-- they've been using the event to fundraise for local causes, and have collected nearly 85-thousand dollars-- a number they hope continues to grow.

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...

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.

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.

Locals Can’t Get Enough Of This Small-Town Steakhouse Hidden In Pennsylvania

Some restaurants earn their reputation quietly, one perfectly cooked steak at a time, and the Wooden Angel Restaurant in Beaver, Pennsylvania is exactly that kind of place. If you haven’t heard of it yet, don’t worry, you’re about to. There’s a particular kind of joy that comes...

Grand River Shooting Range expansion unveiled in Trumbull County

FARMINGTON TWP. Wildlife sports enthusiasts can now see what $11.3 million and more than a year of work has done to create the Grand River Wildlife Area Shooting Range and Education Center. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife is cut the ribbon this afternoon on the renovation...

The Blueberry Donuts At This Canfield Farm Are Worth A Fall Drive To Mahoning County

A light-purple iced blueberry donut made from a secret family recipe is pulling people off the highway in Ohio. That alone got my attention. The donuts are made fresh at a farm market that sits inside a barn from 1881. The timbers were hand-hewn from the family’s own land.

Mary Yoder’s Amish Kitchen In Middlefield, Ohio Serves Roast Beef Dinners, So Save Room For Housemade Pie

Some meals end with a quick goodbye, and some end with a slow walk past a bakery case full of pie. In the heart of Ohio’s Amish country, one Middlefield dining room has built its name on the second kind of meal. Horse and buggies share the roads nearby,...

Ohio’s Old Railroad Depots Now Hide These 5 Restaurants Where You Eat Beside The Tracks

Ohio was built on railroads, and plenty of small towns still have the old depots to prove it. Some of those brick and wood stations sat empty for years, but a handful now serve pancakes, smoked brisket, sushi, and ice cream instead of train tickets. The best part is that...

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...

Homestead Holidays at The Stone Trough

The Setlist: Portage County live music for Nov. 11-20, 2026

I hope that you all have gotten your outdoor chores mainly wrapped up, and are setting your sights on some cozy indoor activities this late fall and winter. This week Veteran’s Day arrives on Wednesday, Nov. 11. I find that our country is more aware of the veteran’s plight than perhaps we may have been 20-30 years ago, which is a good thing. There are many programs and non-profit organizations that focus on the needs of our veterans. This is what really makes America great: compassion and the drive to help those who have sacrificed for our country.

Grand opening date announced for Austintown Capriotti’s location

AUSTINTOWN - Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop is almost ready to open its Austintown location. Capriotti’s is opening its third location in the Mahoning Valley at 4769 Mahoning Avenue near the intersection with Idaho Road, with a grand opening event set for next Tuesday, November 17, at 9:30 a.m. Like...

Kickin' it with Ken: Kroger, Deerfield firefighters share Thanksgiving cooking safety tips

Ken visits Deerfield to talk with experts about turkey frying, kitchen safety and more ahead of Thanksgiving.

Comedian John Crist coming to Youngstown

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Comedian John Crist is coming to Youngstown this spring. The John Crist Live! Tour is coming to Stambaugh Auditorium on Thursday, April 1, one of 45 stops across the country. With more than 10 million online fans and 2 billion video views across platforms, Crist...

Seasonal Home Maintenance: Preparing Your Home for Winter

Winter has a way of revealing problems around the house. A small draft becomes impossible to ignore when temperatures drop, while a clogged gutter can create a much bigger headache once snow and ice arrive. For homeowners in Northeast Ohio, freezing temperatures and lake-effect snow can put a home’s exterior...

Bombay Curry and Grill celebrates 15th anniversary with lunch buffet in Niles

A Niles restaurant serving Indian food is celebrating 15 years of business. Kayla Adams is the manager at Bombay Curry and Grill in Niles, but her daily duties often include answering the phone and waiting on tables. “I love that I get to meet people from all over who are...

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.

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.