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Jay Williams' Farewell Speech
Jay Williams and his wife, Sonja, speak to a crowd at the Covelli Centre on Monday, August 1, 2011. The outgoing mayor thanked the community for his election and support. Williams will be the executive director of the Department of Labor’s Office of Recovery for Auto Communities and Workers, effective Aug. 8
Chuck Sammarone, Mayor
Chuck Sammarone describes himself as “no nonsense” and someone not interested in “excuses when we have a problem.” Beginning Monday, the longtime city council president inherits a lot of responsibilities and a lot of challenges when he becomes mayor.
Life on the South Side
When Bonnie Jacobs moved to Youngstown 18 years ago, she carefully checked the house on East Florida Avenue and the surrounding neighborhood before her purchase. Back then, Jacobs, 63, said she never could have imagined what would become of her life on the South Side street.
Happy Polkaland
Larry and Diana Walk have been broadcasting polka music in the Mahoning Valley for 48 years.
Rains stop WINGfest
Eric Ryan Executive Director of the Covelli Centre - says the show will go on starting at noon Saturday- Michael Stanley Band will perform - after high winds and rain stopped the WINGfest late this afternoon.
Storms Hit Youngstown and Wing Fest
A late afternoon summer thunderstorm hit the southside of Youngstown - taking down limbs, trees and knocking out electric - the WINGFEST at the Covelli Centre had several people injured when tents were blown down . Mt Calvary Church lost part of its roof.
Vintage Guitar Collection
The International Vintage Guitar Collection Association stopped in the Valley as residents brought in their instruments to be sold. The association also made a $2,500 contribution to Liberty Township School District's music program.
Boardman P.D. On Patrol
Boardman Police officers say they spend time and resources on crimes committed by individuals who are not residents of Boardman.
Ed Port After Surgery
Ed Port is recuperating at his Austintown, Oh. home after a 12-hour surgery to remove a rare tumor.
Cup Stacking Champion
It’s one of those things you have to see to believe. The sport of cup stacking happens in the blink of an eye. Andy Innocenzi of Cortland, a member of Team USA cup stackers and a Youngstown State University student, demonstrated the activity to about 40 children attending the summer day camp Tuesday at Martin Luther Lutheran Church, 420 Clearmount Drive.