Entries being accepted for Historic Preservation Awards

March 12, 2009 at 5:15p.m.

YOUNGSTOWN — Entries are being accepted for the fifth annual Historic Preservation Awards, which recognize projects that preserve historic buildings, sites and districts in the Mahoning Valley. The awards are sponsored by the Mahoning Valley Historical Society.

Historic preservation projects in Trumbull and Mahoning counties are eligible in several categories. Winners will be announced in May and recognized by the MVHS in June.

A brochure containing the awards criteria and an application form is available at mahoninghistory.org or by mail. Call (330) 743-2589 or e-mail lrich@mahoninghistory.org for more information. Deadline is April 10.