Heating issues are seasonal concerns for those who reside in residence halls at Youngstown State University. It also poses a concern for the various academic buildings around campus. Toward the end of ...

“The Lord of the Rings” trilogy is by far one of the grandest examples of outstanding cinema and has stood the test of time despite each film being over 20 years old. What truly makes these films ...

It is officially the end. After two years working with The Jambar, it is time to move on to other things. My time with this publication has taught me so much, and I can not be more grateful. From ...

Youngstown-based band The Vindy’s has performed in the Mahoning Valley for over 10 years. The band recently released its third album titled “Trap Door” on April 10. The band first hit the Youngstown ...

After losing his wife and son, Ashley begins guiding people through a morbid ritual to help others who are struggling with their own demons. Through this work, he meets another man looking to ...

Located on Elm Street just outside of the Youngstown State University campus, Bull & Bear Grille and Tavern opened its doors in August 2024. Since then, the eatery has become a popular hangout for YSU ...

Llewellyn’s 2026 Herbal Almanac: A Practical Guide to Growing, Cooking, and Crafting The expertise included in the latest edition of Llewellyn’s Almanac spans from practical garden and craft tips to ...

Since 1939, Division 1 basketball teams have competed annually in the NCAA tournament to crown the national champion at the conclusion of each season. Coined March Madness by former high school ...

Long before empty mills lined the Mahoning Valley, Youngstown was powered by steel and the people who made it. The history, deeply rooted in those factories and jobs, still lingers in Youngstown and ...

Embedded in the history of downtown Youngstown is an all-welcoming, musical rendezvous — record store Geo’s Music. Founded in 1998, Geo’s originally started as an idea to bring creative minds together ...

The science fiction genre of film has always had the power to wow audiences. When “Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope” released in 1977, audiences were astounded with what could be done with one movie ...

Full Spectrum Community Outreach Center has opened Mahoning Valley’s first LBGTQ+ homeless shelter located at 660 W. Earle Ave. in Youngstown after several years of planning. The shelter offers many ...