2 YSU programs get Wean Foundation funding

July 18, 2011 at 3:40p.m.

YOUNGSTOWN — The Raymond John Wean Foundation has awarded more than $45,000 to two programs at Youngstown State University.

“We are excited about the work that these organizations have been doing in the Mahoning Valley and are pleased to be able to help support their efforts,” said Gordon Wean, chairman of the foundaiton's board of directors.

The NewsOutlet.org, a partnership between YSU’s journalism program and professional media organizations, is receiving $30,000. TheNewsOutlet.org reports and then offers to area media important issue stories that legacy media often do not have the time or staff to develop.

The foundation also awarded $15,395 to YSU’s Center for Urban and Regional Studies for its effort to expand the Mahoning County Regional Property Information System to Warren and Trumbull County.

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