Kelcey Norris

Youngstown

Reporter at Mahoning Matters

Reporter/Editor at Mahoning Matters, send me your story ideas!! YSU graduate 2021 🌻

Articles

One year later: Youngstown mayoral candidate calls for Realty Tower remembrance

1 week ago | mahoningmatters.com | Kelcey Norris

One year after the deadly Realty Tower explosion in downtown Youngstown, a community leader is calling on residents to remember Akil Drake who died in the explosion. Derrick McDowell is the founder of the Youngstown Flea and an independent candidate running for mayor of Youngtown.
Ice cream shop with patio hosts official grand opening in Trumbull County

1 week ago | mahoningmatters.com | Kelcey Norris

Several Mahoning Valley families spent Memorial Day weekend welcoming a new business now open in Trumbull County. Residents tried ice cream creations at Ripley’s Scoop Shop, the newly-opened scoop shop partnering with Cockeye Creamery in Warren for sweet treats this summer. Ripley’s Scoop Shop hosted a grand opening May 25 at 394 OH-7 in Brookfield Township, with over 18 flavors of ice cream to choose from and enjoy out on the patio.
As business grows, Mahoning County senior in-home care service relocates

1 week ago | mahoningmatters.com | Kelcey Norris

The administration team and caregivers at Cornerstone Caregiving are settling in to their new headquarters in Austintown after outgrowing their old space. The Mahoning County-based senior in-home caregivers assist seniors with Alzheimer’s, dementia and provide continuous care throughout Youngstown, Warren and northeast Ohio. Morgan Obrien is the director of operations for Cornerstone Caregiving in the Youngstown and Austintown region who has seen the business’ growth over the past three years.
See a new spin on Almost, Maine as finale of Youngstown Playhouse’s 100th season

2 weeks ago | mahoningmatters.com | Kelcey Norris

The cast of Almost, Maine is getting ready to put on a modern classic as the finishing show for the Youngstown Playhouse’s 100-year season. Written by John Cariani and directed by Mario Riccardi, Almost, Maine premieres at 7:30 p.m. June 6 through June 15 in the Moyer Room of the Youngstown Playhouse. Riccardi is the owner of Appleridge Productions in Youngstown; he wrote and directed his own independent film, Midwest Sessions.
Youngstown Columbiana Association of REALTORS CEO earns coveted award

2 weeks ago | mahoningmatters.com | Kelcey Norris

The CEO of the Youngstown Columbiana Association of REALTORS is being recognized for exceptional efforts as a leader in the company. YCAR is a local board for the REALTORS in the Mahoning Valley which provides agents with monthly education classes as well as resources for them. CEO Roberta Hiller is one of 540 executives in the real estate agency nationwide organization to achieve REALTOR® association Certified Executive designation.
3 tips for safe Memorial Day celebrations for veterans with hearing loss, PTSD

2 weeks ago | mahoningmatters.com | Kelcey Norris

There are around 18 million U.S. veterans and a quarter of them reported dealing with a service-connected disability. Tinnitus and hearing loss are the top two most common disabilities among veterans. Researchers at the United States Department of Veterans Affairs work to find effective hearing treatments for current and former active duty service members dealing with hearing problems.
Mahoning Valley’s first Rural King opens in Warren

2 weeks ago | mahoningmatters.com | Kelcey Norris

One of the nation’s leading agriculture and home supply stores is debuting in Trumbull County. Rural King held its Grand Opening in Warren on May 16. “We couldn’t be more excited to officially join the Warren family,” Wem said. Rural King is officially open from 7 a.m.– 9 p.m. for Mahoning Valley shoppers to browse lawn and garden supplies, hunting equipment, fishing gear, feed for pets and livestock and power tools.
“Ohio families are asking for help.” What is the Thriving Families Tax Credit?

2 weeks ago | mahoningmatters.com | Kelcey Norris

In May, State Reps. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) and Crystal Lett (D-Columbus) co-hosted a roundtable in Dublin about House Bill 140. House Bill 140 is also called the Thriving Families Tax Credit legisltation the two representatives reintroduced in March. According to the representatives, this legislation would authorize a refundable tax credit for a taxpayer with dependent children.
This Ohio cemetery is among top favorite sites for Memorial Day honorary visits

2 weeks ago | mahoningmatters.com | Kelcey Norris

In observance of Memorial Day, veterans and families across the nation gather in reverence at wreath-laying ceremonies and place American flags at graves in military-dedicated cemeteries. Ohio has the eighth highest veteran population with 602,318 veterans residing here as of 2022. Researchers with Choice Mutual wanted to know which military cemeteries in the U.S. people frequent the most on Memorial Day, and two Ohio memorial sites made the list.
Cleveland-based brunch bringing waffles with new downtown Youngstown venture

2 weeks ago | mahoningmatters.com | Kelcey Norris

Cooks and servers are needed for the new brunch and breakfast spot coming to Youngstown taking up residence at the former Kitchen Post downtown. Yonder Brunch and Vibes, based in Cleveland, opened their newest restaurant at 112 West Commerce St. in Youngstown. Yonder is known for made-from-scratch breakfast waffles and soul food brunch options, like the fried shrimp served with macaroni and cheese and honey butter cornbread.