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comedy

Youngstown Comedy Syndicate, 9:30 p.m., The Lemon Grove Caf , 122 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-744-7683.

Music

Jim Frank Trio, 7 p.m., Yellow Creek Park lodge, 19 Lowellville Road, Struthers; 330-740-7106.

Schools

“Fame,SDRq 7 p.m., Columbiana High School, 720 Columbiana-Waterford, Columbiana; 330-482-3818.

“Hello Dolly,SDRq 7:30 p.m., Hickory High School, 640 N. Hermitage Road , Hermitage, Pa.; 724-981-8750, ext. 1242.

Special Events

16th annual Spring Italian Dinner Show, 6 p.m., The Georgetown, 5945 South Ave., Boardman; 330-758-0811.

Friday

Comedy

Mark Knope, 7:30 p.m., The Comedy Factory at The MetroPlex Hotel, Belmont Avenue, Liberty; 330-759-0606.

Todd Lamb, 9:45 p.m., Funny Farm Comedy Club at the Radisson Hotel, 3377 New Castle Road, West Middlesex, Pa.; 724-906-6164.

Dances

The Dorals, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St, Girard; 330-545-8995.

Dance, 8 p.m., Avon Oaks, 1401 N. State St., Girard; 330-545-4882.

Music

Chuck Thorpe & Friends, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Variety on the Square, 110 N. Pitt. St., Mercer, Pa.; 724-662-1490.

Tony Rio & Relentless, 8 p.m., ITAM Post 3, 113 S. Meridian Road, Youngstown; 330-793-5213.

Onstage

“A Little Murder Never Hurt Anybody,SDRq 8 p.m., Trumbull New Theater, 5883 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-1103.

“Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr.,SDRq 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; 724-654-3437.

“I Am My Own Wife,SDRq 8 p.m., The Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; 330-746-0404.

“That Championship Season,SDRq 7:30 p.m., The Youngstown Playhouse, Glenwood Avenue, Youngstown; 330-788-8739.

“The Boys Next Door,SDRq by Top Hat Productions, 7:30 p.m., Fairview Arts and Outreach Center, 4220 Youngstown-Poland Road, Youngstown; 800-838-3006.

“The Tempest,SDRq 8 p.m., Kent Trumbull Theater, 4314 Mahoning Ave. NW, Champion; 330-675-8887.

Pop, Rock, Jazz

Arlo Guthrie and the Burns Sisters, 8 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; 800-595-4849.

Schools

SDLqFame,SDRq 7 p.m., Columbiana High School, 720 Columbiana-Waterford, Columbiana; 330-482-3818.

“Hello Dolly,SDRq 7:30 p.m., Hickory High School, 640 N. Hermitage Road , Hermitage, Pa.; 724-981-8750, ext. 1242.

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,SDRq 7 p.m., South Range High School, 11300 Columbiana-Canfield Road, North Lima; 330-549-2163.

special Events

Bad Astronomy, 8 p.m., Ward Beecher Planetarium, 2001 Ward Beecher Hall, Youngstown State University; 330-941-1370.

Saturday

Comedy

Mark Knope, 7:30 p.m., The Comedy Factory at the MetroPlex Hotel, Belmont Avenue, Liberty; 330-759-0606.

Todd Lamb, 8 p.m., Funny Farm Comedy Club at the Radisson Hotel, 3377 New Castle Road, West Middlesex, Pa.; 724-906-6164.

Dances

George Staiduhar, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St, Girard; 330-545-8995.

Just Got to Dance (lesson 7-8), 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., Ukrainian Orthodox Church pavilion, 1025 N. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown; 330-518-8891.

Music

Bowling Green State University Men’s Chorus, 7 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 2627 Atlantic St. N.E., Warren; 330-372-4998.

Harpist Roberta Birchler, noon to 2 p.m., Piccadilly Parlour Victorian Tea Room, 114 S. Broad St., Canfield; 330-533-4749.

Onstage

“A Little Murder Never Hurt Anybody,SDRq 8 p.m., Trumbull New Theater, 5883 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles; 330-652-1103.

“Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr.,SDRq 7:30 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; 724-654-3437.

“I Am My Own Wife,SDRq 8 p.m., The Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown; 330-746-0404.

“That Championship Season,SDRq 7:30 p.m., The Youngstown Playhouse, Glenwood Avenue, Youngstown; 330-788-8739.

“The Boys Next Door,SDRq 7:30 p.m., by Top Hat Productions, Fairview Arts and Outreach Center, 4220 Youngstown-Poland Road, Youngstown; 800-838-3006.

“The Tempest,SDRq 8 p.m., Kent Trumbull Theater, 4314 Mahoning Ave. NW , Champion; 330-675-8887.

Schools

“Hello Dolly,SDRq 7:30 p.m., Hickory High School, 640 N. Hermitage Road, Hermitage, Pa.; 724-981-8750, ext. 1242.

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,SDRq 7 p.m., South Range High School, 11300 Columbiana-Canfield Road, North Lima; 330-549-2163.

special Events

Bad Astronomy, 8 p.m., Ward Beecher Planetarium, 2001 Ward Beecher Hall, Youngstown State University; 330-941-1370.

Sunday

Dances

Celebrate St. Patty’s with The Casuals, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Bessemer Croatian Club, 601 E. Poland Ave., Bessemer, Pa.; 724-667-8997.

Dance party with DJ Ron Chick (POF/DARE), 6:30 p.m., Saxon Club, 710 South Meridian Road, Youngstown; 330-792-7973.

Lectures

Gallery talk by artist Thomas McNickle, 2 p.m., Butler Institute of Art-Trumbull branch, 9350 E. Market St., Howland; 330-743-1107.

museums

Open House, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., McBride House, 27 Hager St., Hubbard; 330-534-9998.

Music

“Requiem” and “Five Mystical Songs” by Seraphim Chorus, 2 p.m., Mary, Mother of Hope Parish Center, 124 N. Beaver St., New Castle, Pa.; 724-658-2564.

Spring Arbor University Big Band, 2 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 30 W. Front St., Youngstown; 330-744-5032.

Onstage

“Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr.,SDRq 2 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.; 724-654-3437.

“The Tempest,SDRq 3 p.m., Kent Trumbull Theater, 4314 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Champion; 330-675-8887.

Outdoors

Mill Creek Butterflies, 2 p.m., Mill Creek MetroParks Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown; 330-740-7107.

Schools

“Hello Dolly,SDRq 2:30 p.m., Hickory High School, 640 N. Hermitage Road, Hermitage, Pa.; 724-981-8750, ext. 1242.

Tuesday

comedy

Open mic comedy night, 8 p.m. to 9 p.m., Bill’s Place, 4771 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-270-1703.

Wednesday

Onstage

“We Go Everywhere Together,SDRq 12:30 p.m., by 34West Theater Company, at Dutch Village Inn, 150 E. state Route 14, Columbiana; 330-482-5050.

Ongoing

ART

Art Outreach Gallery, Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles. All exhibits are free and open to the public. Hours: 5-9 Fri.; 1-9 Sat.; 1-5 Sun. 330-394-3384.

Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula. Admission is free. Hours: 9-8 Mon.-Th.; 9-4 Fri.; 9-noon Sat. 440-964-3396.

Butler Institute of American Art, 343 E. State St., Salem. Hours: 11-4 Wed.-Sat. 330-332-8213.

Butler Institute of American Art, 9350 E. Market St., Howland. “Wyeth Heritage: Andrew Wyeth (1917-2009): A Tribute,” through March 27. Hours: 11-4 Wed.-Sun. 330-609-9900.

Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown. “Ira Thomas: Photographs,” through Dec. 2011; “Pastel artist Diane Belfiglio,” through April 3. Hours: 11-4 Tue.-Sat. and noon-4 Sun. Closed Mondays and major holidays. 330-743-1711 or www.butlerart.com.

Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle. Hours: 11-8 Tue. and Thu.; 11-4 Wed., Fri. and Sat.; closed Sun. and Mon. 724-652-2882 or www.hoytartcenter.org.

McDonough Museum of Art, on the campus of YSU. “Reunion,” featuring selections from distinguished alumni, through March 18. Hours: 11-4 Tuesday-Saturday. Admission is free. 330-941-1400 or www.mcdonoughmuseum.ysu.edu.

Mill Creek MetroParks Weller Gallery, inside D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, McKinley Avenue, Youngstown. Annual Nature Photography Exhibit Winners on display, through March 20. Call Ford Nature Center for more information. Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sun. 330-740-7116.

Mill Creek MetroParks Melnick Museum, inside D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens, McKinley Avenue, Youngstown. “Wish You Were Here,” for more than 100 years, visitors to Mill Creek Park have been sending heartfelt messages to friends and family on the back of photo postcards. This vintage postcard collection features treasured park vistas and recognizable icons, through Dec. 2011. Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sun. 330-740-7116.

Old North Church Gallery, 7105 Herbert Road, Canfield. Open daily. 330-533-6848.

Roberta’s Gallery of Fine Arts, 8 S. Main St., Columbiana. Hours: 11-4 Wed-Sat. or call for an appointment. 330-482-4522 or 330-892-0306.

SMARTS Center, 258 Federal Plaza West, Youngstown. Hours: Open Tue.-Th. and by special appointment. 330-941-2787 or www.fpa.ysu.edu/smarts.

Springfield Township Museum, Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Petersburg (third building south of Knesal Hardware). The museum contains artifacts from businesses, farms, wars and Springfield High School as well as contributions from many residents of the township. Hours: 1-3 p.m. First Sunday monthly. 330-542-9810.

Steel Town Studios Gallery and Shop, 8 N. Phelps St., Youngstown. Works of area artist Bob Barko Jr. and displays of memorabilia featuring Idora Park, Isaly’s, Mill Creek Park, steel mills, movie theaters, historic and contemporary downtown, and more. Hours: evenings and weekends by appointment only. 330-743-8929.

Sutliff Museum, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library (second floor), 444 Mahoning Avenue N.W., Warren. Hours: 2-4 Wed.-Sat. Closed holidays. Tours by appointment. 330-399-8807, ext. 121, or www.sutliffmuseum.org.

Trumbull Art Gallery, 196-198 E. Market St., Warren. Second annual Juried Photography Exhibit “Photo 2011,” through March 25; “Life is Weaving” through April 2. Hours: noon to 4 p.m. Tue.-Sat. 330-395-4876 or www.trumbullartgallery.com.

Ward Bakery Building, Lynn Cardwell studio, 1024 Mahoning Ave. (across from U-Haul), Youngstown. Weekly pottery classes with Lynn Cardwell Tue., Wed. and Thu. 330-718-2696.

Youngstown State University McDonough Museum of Art, 1 University Plaza. Hours: 11-4 Tue. and Th.-Sat.; 11-8 Wed. 330-941-1400.

CHILDREN

Ursuline Center, “Group Piano Lessons” for children 3-9. Eight-week sessions. 330-726-9400.

FLEA Markets

Antique and Flea Market of West Middlesex, Pa. Route 18 South, West Middlesex (off I-80, Exit 4-B, & Route 60). Hours: 9-5 Wed., Thu., Sat. and Sun.

Four Seasons Flea and Farm Market Inc., 3000 McCartney Road, Youngstown. 8-4 Wed. and Sun. 330-744-5050.

Menagerie Thrift & Gift Store, 6037 E. Market St., Warren. Antiques, collectibles, hobbies and more. Open 10-6 Mon-Sat. 330-856-5174.

Michaelangelo’s Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market, U.S. Route 422, Edinburg, Pa. Hours: 6-3 Sun. 724-652-6244.

Pulaski Flea Market, off Route 551 between West Middlesex and Pulaski, Pa. Hours: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays. Take Route 18 South of center of West Middlesex to 551, just past the VFW Flea Market, turn right.

Rogers Community Open Air Flea Market, 45625 state Route 154, Rogers. Hours: 7:30 a.m.-dusk, Fri. 330-227-3236.

South Avenue Flea Market, 7689 South Ave., Boardman (1/2 mile south of 224). Furniture, home accessories, furnish your home or apt. Hours: 9-4 Sat. and Sun. 330-719-2090.

Warren Flea Market, 428 Main Ave. SW, Warren. Hours: 8-5 Tue. and Sat. 330-399-8298.

Whistle Stop Flea Market, 809 N. Main St., Hubbard (between the Emerald Diner and tracks). Variety of new, used, vintage and antiques. NASCAR, Hot Wheels, Coca Cola. Huge selection of handbags, Murano glass, Rick’s Coins and Betty’s Blue Bagz are here. Fresh in stock Avon with 20% off all brochure orders. Rada Stainless cutlery, videos, silver and gold jewelry, touch lamps, gently worn toddler clothing. Hours: 10-5 Wed.-Sun. during winter months. 330-881-8546.

Wizard of Odds, 10966 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson (four miles west of Austintown Walmart, corner of routes 18 and 45). Antiques, primitives, collectibles, furniture (new, used and unusual). Over 50 vendors, handicapped accessible, snack area. Open 10-6 seven days. 330-538-0444.

MUSEUMS

Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown. “Familiar Faces: Memorable Media Personalities,” a collection of photographs from WKBN television and radio and WFMJ, and sketches of television talent from the 1950s, through March 15. Hours: 1-5 Tue.-Sun. Admission: $4 for adults; $3 for senior citizens and college students; and $2 for children. Admission includes a guided tour. For additional information visit www.mahoninghistory.org or call 330-743-2589.

Austin Log Cabin, 3797 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown. Free tours. Open 1-4 first Sun. monthly. Call for appointment other days. 330-792-1129 or 330-799-8051.

Barnhisel House, 1011 N. State St., Girard. Hours: 1-4 p.m. second and fourth Sunday each month. Admission: adults, $5; seniors, $4; children, $2; under six, free. 330-545-6162.

Clarence R. Smith Mineral Museum, Dept. of Geology and Environmental Services, Youngstown State University, Moser Hall. Hours: noon-4 Mon.-Th., or by appointment. Free. 330-941-3512.

Crandall Gallery, Mount Union College, Simpson St. and Union Ave., Alliance. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat.-Sun. 1-6 p.m. 330-823-2083.

David and Melissa Butts Museum, 4562 Wilson-Sharpsville Road, Fowler. Hours: By appointment only Nov. 28-Memorial Day. 330-637-2006 or 330-637-1020.

Henn Museum Store, 8292 Tod Ave. S.W., Warren. Hours: 10-2 Sat.; 9-2 third Sat. monthly. 330-824-2575.

Hubbard Historical Society’s McBride House, 27 Hager St., Hubbard. Regular open house schedule, 2 to 5 p.m. second Sunday monthly. Tours at other times may be arranged by calling 330-534-4247.

Kent State University Museum, in Rockwell Hall, corner of E. Main St. and South Lincoln, Kent. “Collectors and Collecting,” through June 24; “Katharine Hepburn: Dressed for Stage and Screen,” through Sept. 4. Hours: 10-4:45 Wed., Fri. and Sat.; 10-8:45 Thursday; noon-4:45 Sun. 330-672-3450.

Mercer County Historical Society, 119 S. Pitt St., Mercer, Pa.; Hours: 10-4:30 Tue.-Fri.; 10-3 Sat.; closed holidays. 724-662-3490.

NASA Glenn Visitors Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland. Hours: 9-4 Mon.-Fri.; 10-3 Sat. and holidays; 1-5 Sun. Open Memorial Day. 216-433-2000 or www.visit.grc.nasa.gov

National Packard Museum, 1899 Mahoning Ave., Warren. “Motorcycles on Main Street,” through May 29. Hours: noon-5 Tue.-Sat.; 1-5 Sun. Admission: $8 for adults, $5 for seniors (65 and older) and children (ages 7-12). 330-394-1899 or packardmuseum.org.

Ohio Statehouse Museum, Columbus. Information about Ohio government and history. Open 9 -5 weekdays; noon-4 weekends; closed holidays. Admission is free. 614-728-9234 or 888-644-6123 or www.OhioStatehouse.org.

Strock Stone House, 7171 Mahoning Ave., Austintown. Open by appointment. 330-792-1129 or 330-799-8051.

War Vet Museum, 23 E. Main St., Canfield. Hours: 8-3 daily. Tour guide at facility. 330-533-6311 or www.ourvalleynow.com.

Ward-Thomas Museum (Niles Historical Society), 503 Brown St., Niles. Open house: 2-5 first Sun. monthly, tours by appointment. 330-544-2143.

Wellsville River Museum, 1003 Riverside Ave., Wellsville. 330-532-1018 or 330-532-3941.

Youngstown Historical Center of Industry & Labor, 151 W. Wood St., Youngstown. Groups by appointment, two weeks notice please. OHS members, free; adults, $7; age 6-12, $3; 5 and under, free; school groups, $3 per student. AAA and senior discounts given. Military discounts available to all active military and their dependents. Hours: 10-4 Wed.-Fri.; noon-4 Sat. Archives library hours: noon-4 Wed.-Fri.; noon to 7 Thu.; noon-4 first Sat. monthly. Closed holidays. 330-743-5934.

Music

Canfield Community Concert Band, Canfield High School Auditorium, 100 Cardinal Drive. Anyone who plays an instrument is welcome. Rehearsals, 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays. Call 330-503-4113.

Girard Community Band, Girard High School, 31 N. Ward Ave., Girard. Anyone who plays an instrument is welcome to join. Rehearsals, 7 p.m. first and third Wed. 330-539-1453.

Ursuline Center, 4280 Shields Road, Canfield. Senior piano and organ lessons, “Music, Fun and Friends,” for ages 55-105. New classes form each month. 330-726-9400.

Newton Falls Community Center, 52 E. Quarry St., Newton Falls. Bluegrass concert, 7-11 p.m. third Sat. every month. Cost: $9 ages 16 and older; $3.50 ages 10-16; under 10 free if accompanied by an adult. 330-540-9861 or 330-646-2134.

Penn-Ohio Singers Chorus of the Shenango Valley Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Todd Ave., Hermitage, Pa. Always looking for new members, 7:30 Tue. 330-509-2277.

Stephen Foster Chorus, SCOPE Center, 220 W. Market St., Warren. New members welcome, 7:30 Tue.

Warren Jr. Military Band, Musicians ages 12-18 are welcome. Rehearsals are usually once a month. Contact 330-330-3006 or 330-883-8090 for more information. Web site www.wjmb.org.

Youngstown Area Community Band, Bliss Hall, One University Plaza, Youngstown State University. New members are welcome, 7 Thu. 330-542-2613.

NATURE

Akron Fossils & Science Center and Truassic Park, 2080 S. Cleveland-Massillon Road, Copley. Hours: 10-5 Fri.-Sat., through May 28. Group tours by appointment. 330-665-3466 or www.akronfossils.com.

Akron Zoo, 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron. Hours: 11-4 Nov.-April; (closed major holidays). 330-375-2550.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way (off Fulton Parkway). Hours: 10-5 daily. Closed Christmas and New Years. Tickets at 216-635-3303; Zoo 216-661-6500.

Loghurst (oldest remaining log house in Northeast Ohio), 3967 Boardman-Canfield Road, Canfield. Group tours and programs are available year round. 330-533-4330.

Noah’s Lost Ark Exotic Animal Sanctuary, 8424 Bedell Road, Berlin Center. Closed Mondays. 10-5 Tue.-Fri. and Sun. and 10-6 Sat. 330-584-7835 or www.noahslostark.org.

Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, 7340 Butler St., Pittsburgh. Hours: 9-4 through March 31. Admission gates close at 4 p.m. 412-665-3640 or 800-474-4966.

Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. Hours: closed until April. 330-836-5533 or www.stanhywet.org.

Wagon Trails Animal Park, 907 Youngstown Kingsville Road (state Route 193), Vienna. Hours: Closed for season. 330-539-4494 or www.wagontrails.com.

Parks

Mill Creek MetroParks Boathouses, Lake Glacier and Lake Newport. Hours: 11-7 Wed.-Sun. and holidays Memorial Day through Labor Day. 330-740-7126.

Mill Creek MetroParks Fellows Riverside Gardens, open daily from dawn to dusk; education center, hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sun. 330-740-7116.

Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield. Hours: 7:30-4:30 Mon.-Fri.; 9-1 Sat.; 1-4 Sun. Group tours by appointment only. 330-533-7572.

Mill Creek MetroParks Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown. Hours: open daily 9–5. 330-740-7107.

Mill Creek MetroParks Golf Course, hours: closed for the season, will reopen in spring. 330-740-7112.

Mill Creek MetroParks Lanterman’s Mill, Hours: closed until May 2011. 330-740-7107.

Mill Creek MetroParks Wick Recreation Area, Par 3 Golf Course, batting cages, and tennis and volleyball courts closed for the season. Sled Hill will open weather permitting. 330-740-7114.

Special events

Angels for Animals, 4750 state Route 165, Canfield. New volunteer sign-up and orientation, Closed Sundays and Mondays. Find out how to earn purrs, wags and friendships with fellow volunteers. New volunteers sign-up during public hours. Help make a difference. 330-549-1111, ext. 316 (if no answer, please leave a message), or info@angelsforanimals.org.

B&O Station, 530 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. Music by On Fire Entertainment. $2. Night of the Poets by Pure Energy, 7 p.m. first and third Thu. monthly. 330-330-3031.

Gateway Clipper Fleet, 9 Station Square Dock, Pittsburgh. Call for reservations: 412-355-7980 or visit www.gatewayclipper.com.

Pig Iron Press, 26 N. Phelps St., downtown Youngstown. Work-In-Process Writing Workshop, 7-9 p.m. fourth Thursday monthly. Walk-ins welcome. 330-747-6932.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, One Key Plaza, 751 Erieside Ave., Cleveland. Hours: 10-5:30 seven days; 10-9 Wed. and Sat., Memorial Day-Labor Day. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Admission: adults, $22; Seniors 65+, $17; Ages 9-12, $13; Age 8 and under, free with purchase of adult admission. Purchase tickets at Ticketmaster or 800-745-3000, www.rockhall.com

St. Joseph the Provider Church, 633 Porter Ave., Campbell. Krakowiaki Polish Folk Circle includes Polish language, culture, crafts, dance and song lessons for children 3-18; opportunities for adults with the Village Folk Singers and Band, new members welcome. Every Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 330-646-4082 or www.Polish-youngstown.com.