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A Catholic fraternal organization just created a scholarship fund that will help students at Youngstown State University for years to come. Four students each year will receive financial support to pursue their college dreams.
Youngstown State's women's basketball team just earned the nation's fourth-highest GPA for the fifth time in seven years. With a stunning 3.820 team average, these student-athletes are proving excellence works both ways.
When an EF-0 tornado tore through Youngstown, Ohio, more than 30 volunteers showed up to help seniors and low-income residents who couldn't afford cleanup services. The Persayus Way Project turned a six-mile path of destruction into a showcase of community care.
After two decades tethered to a life-saving pump, Joyce Martin of Youngstown, Ohio walked away from her IV thanks to a breakthrough medication. The new drug for pulmonary arterial hypertension gave her back the freedom she thought she'd lost forever.
Youngstown State University just welcomed 48 nursing students into Sigma, the prestigious international honor society that celebrates academic excellence and leadership in nursing. These future healthcare heroes earned their spots by ranking at the top of their programs and showing exceptional commitment to the profession.
A year-round camp serving people with disabilities just received a major boost from a local women's group. The Newcomers of Mahoning Valley chose GabbaCamp as their 2026 Charity of the Year, delivering a generous donation to expand its mission.
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A Youngstown grandmother spotted her missing Shih Tzu on a shelter's Facebook page nearly a decade after he vanished. Thanks to her granddaughter's keen eye and a distinctive white marking, Saleo is finally home.
Eleven churches across Ohio's Mahoning Valley are opening their doors Wednesday evening for anyone seeking a fresh start. The annual "Light Is On For You" event offers a welcoming space for reflection and renewal during a season traditionally focused on personal growth.
Oakland pitcher Ben Green delivered a career-best performance with nine strikeouts to lead the Golden Grizzlies to a dominant 10-2 victory in the opening game of the Horizon League Baseball Championship. The win sends Oakland to face top-seeded Wright State in Thursday's next round.
Slippery Rock University's Seaton Wozniak shattered his own shot put record with an 18.17-meter throw, breaking 18 meters for the first time in his career. The performance launched him to No. 8 in all of Division II and inspired his entire team to qualify for championships.