MEIJER STORES DONATE: The Meijer Supercenters in Niles and Boardman participated in the third annual Meijer Team Gives fall program, enabling employees at each
The Mahoning Valley Irish Festival made a last-minute move in 2022 to Penguin City Brewing for its inaugural year. It’s now the event’s new home. “Pengu
THIRD WARD MEETS: A Youngstown 3rd Ward meeting will be held 6 to 7:30 p.m. today at the Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane. Guest speakers will discuss th
May 2, 2021
WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY: The Youngstown Press Club will observe World Press Freedom Day at noon Monday a Youngstown State University’s Kilcawley Center. During the observance, which will be livestreamed on the press club’s Facebook page, press club members will read the names of 50 journalists killed while serving their communities in 2020 and five additional journalists killed this year. The list of journalists slain because of their activities was compiled by the Reporters Without Borders, an international organization dedicated to defending freedom of the press.
This year’s theme, “Information as a Public Good,” affirms the importance of cherishing information and recognizes the impact of a changing media system on human rights, democracy, public health and sustainable development.
By Rivers,Gary
The Piggyback Foundation Chocolate Fest: A Sweet Treat for a Sweet Cause
Youngstown, Ohio: Chocolate lovers rejoice! Piggyback Foundation of Youngstown is bringing back their signature fundraiser: The Chocolate Fest. The 2021 Chocolate Fest is slated for Thursday, May 6th at 6:00 p.m. at the Embassy Banquet Center, 5030 Youngstown-Poland Rd, Youngstown, OH 44514 In an effort to be Covid-cautious, the Foundation exchanged an all you can eat buffet with an individually-plated chocolate smorgasbord this year. Each person will receive a 12-inch plate overflowing with chocolate decadence from Mocha House, Abigail’s Bakery, Jimmy’s Italian Specialties, Cheri’s Fudge and Candy, Sparkle Market, and Giannios Chocolates. “We try to offer our guests a variety of chocolate flavors and textures: Oreo, chocolate peanut butter, mint chocolate, and chocolate dipped fruit, just to name a few” says Piggyback Director Janelle Nagy. “We’re serving the chocolate on cover