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Wedgewoood Pizza earns Food Network recognition

The 52-year-old Austintown pizza shop has earned Food Network’s praise for its Brier Hill pizza.


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17th Penguin Bowl brings ocean to Youngstown, remembers founder ‘Dr. Ray’

“The United States has how many marine sanctuaries?” students were asked in a competition Saturday at Youngstown State University’s Kilcawley Center.


Social media essentials starts Tuesday at YSU

YSU’s communication department is hosting the brown-bag series on social media basics and strategies.


Comp sci summer program for minority men

All Star Code is sponsoring the program in Pittsburgh and NYC.


YSU Moot Court team caps of strong year

At the tournament, sponsored by Central Florida University and the Florida A&M University Law School, participants argued a case as if they were arguing before the U.S. Supreme Court.


Suppliers for GM brace for massive job losses

By JOHN SEEWER Associated Press The sting from a major restructuring at General Motors and its


Austintown to pilot history program for nation’s schools

Austintown schools Superintendent Vince Colaluca and history teacher Ron Johnson will travel to the George Washington Presidential Library in Mount Vernon, Va., this week for the unveiling of local artwork that also will be used as an educational tool at the middle school.


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Westside Bowl expands venue, bar space, adds bands

Nathan Offerdahl, owner of Westside Bowl, says he will seek a Sunday liquor license for the bowling alley and nightclub.


Buhl Park events set


Creative art at farm


College ranks high


Chamber promotion


HIRE Vets award