To spend Easter together as a family we had to drive a twenty hour round trip. That is because my son now lives in Vermont. Mrs. E. our daughter and I packed up the car and took turns driving. No … Continue reading → »
A disturbance over Lake Erie early this morning will move slowly eastward away from the area today. Lingering clouds and fog early will dissipate by mid to late morning with sunshine expected for the afternoon as high pressure builds... »
Low pressure over northern Ohio will move to eastern Lake Erie this afternoon. A strong cold front will move eastward across the area this morning ushering in colder temperatures for the afternoon. Rain showers are likely today, gradually changing... »
I have written many times how I believe in supporting local businesses whenever possible. I usually avoid chain restaurants at all cost and would never set foot inside a Wal-Mart or Sam’s Club to save my life. I’ve tried to … Continue reading → »
Back in November, the Brookings Institution reported that Youngstown has the highest rates of concentrated poverty of any city in the U.S. The report shocked some city officials and local boosters who had been promoting an exaggerated story of Youngsto... »
An earthquake measuring 4.0 on the Richter Scale struck northeastern Ohio shortly after 3:00 p.m. Saturday afternoon, rattling the Youngstown area.The earthquake was centered near Warren and was felt across a large portion of northeastern Ohio... »
A Quack The dictionary defines a “quack” as “a person who pretends, professionally or publicly, to have skill, knowledge, or qualification he or she does not possess; a charlatan.” I firmly believe in the First Amendment’s right to free speech. … Conti... »
Tara Elkins, 26, of Warren sang the Jennifer Hudson song “And I’m Telling You” Friday night in the semifinal round of “The X Factor” competition at the Covelli Centre, downtown Youngstown. The mother of three has competed in roughly 100 singing competi... »
