43
Artist Ray Simon
Renowned fine artist Ray Simon discusses his art and the classes he attended at The Butler Institute of American Art when he was growing up.
Portrait of Lincoln
Renowned fine artist Ray Simon discusses his portrait of the life of Abraham Lincoln, titled "America’s Story". The painting will be on permanent display in the Mahoning County Courthouse Rotunda.
Summer Festival of the Arts
Lori Factor, the coordinator of YSU's Summer Festival of the Arts, talks about the process of selecting artists and discusses the civic organizations that will be represented at this years festival on July 11th and 12th.
Song and Dance
Lori Factor, the coordinator of YSU's Summer Festival of the Arts, discusses some of the performances and entertainment that will be available at this year's festival.
Weekend Festivities
Lori Factor, the coordinator of YSU's Summer Festival of the Arts, discusses the benefits of having multiple events and festivals at the same time in the downtown Youngstown area.
Youngstown Community Mobilization Coalition
Community, religious and labor leaders came together to voice opposition to the Youngstown Plan, legislation passed last week that would give control of the city schools to a chief executive officer appointed by a five-member commission. The Rev. Kenneth L. Simon of New Bethel Baptist Church, chairman of the Youngstown Community Mobilization Coalition, said those attending a Thursday news conference in front of the city schools board of education building want those who designed the legislation to know their dissatisfaction. “This is not in the best interest of our children or the taxpaying people of our community,” the Rev. Mr. Simon said. People oppose that the plan was developed behind closed doors, he said, and that it will take away local control. The plan was an amendment to another bill and was quickly introduced at an Ohio Senate Education Subcommittee meeting. Opponents weren’t give the opportunity to voice their protests. It was passed by the committee, full senate and the house.
Cruze Line
Robert Morales, President on the United Auto Workers Local 1714, and Glenn Johnson, President of the United Auto Workers Local 1112 discuss the effect the 2016 Cruze has on jobs for Lordstown assembly line workers. Kalea Hall discusses her recent trip to the unveiling of the 2016 Cruze Detroit.
Rusu - Wedding Wednesdays
Mahoning County Probate Court Judge Robert Rusu says that he limits the marriage ceremonies he presides over to 1-3pm each and every Wednesday.
Rusu - Gender Neutral Terms
Mahoning County Probate Court Judge Robert Rusu explains that marriage documents and other family documents have been revised to utilize gender neutral terms.
Rusu - Probate Pride
Mahoning County Probate Court Judge Robert Rusu takes great pride in the efficiency of his office and staff, and is happy that they were ready for the Supreme Court's ruling in favor of same sex marriages.
Tressel - Remedy for Reading
Youngstown State University President Jim Tressel discusses his plan to pair YSU education students with 2nd grade school students for extra tutoring in reading.
Tressel - Putting Parable
Youngstown State University President Jim Tressel compares his approach to success and failures.
Tressel - Goodness Greatness
Youngstown State University President Jim Tressel doesn't aspire for YSU to be good. He aspires for it to be great.
Tressel - Contract Conundrum
Youngstown State University President Jim Tressel discusses the current status of union contract negotiations.
Tressel - Mayoral Meeting for Makers
Youngstown State University President Jim Tressel talks about his collaborations with Youngstown Mayor John McNally and their efforts to support the maker community in Youngstown.
Tressel - Wage Increase Considerations
Jim Tressel, the president of Youngstown State University, says everyone working for YSU deserves a raise.
