Kelcey Norris

2 weeks ago | mahoningmatters.com | Kelcey Norris

For 40 years, Grand Master Park has gotten to know and love the people and fellow business owners in the Mahoning Valley teaching martial arts to students of all ages. During his total of 55 years of authentic martial arts instruction internationally, Master Park stresses the holistic benefits rather than brute force, including physical health, mental calmness and spiritual growth.

3 weeks ago | mahoningmatters.com | Kelcey Norris

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroomCatholic Diocese of Youngstown finalized sale of St. Joseph Care Center in May. Lemmon-DeHoff plans upgrades while preserving facility’s Catholic tradition. Facility includes nursing, assisted living, memory care and independent units. A northeast Ohio assisted living facility previously owned by the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown will soon be undergoing upgrades under new ownership. The St. Joseph Senior Living in Louisville was established in 1927.

3 weeks ago | mahoningmatters.com | Kelcey Norris

After successful summer get-togethers in 2024, Howland Township’s bringing back Food Truck Friday starting at 5 p.m. on June 6 at Richard E. Orwig Park. Grab sandwiches, onion rings and boneless wings from both the Mijavic’s Hoagie Truck and Mijavic’s Smokehouse Truck for the kick-off to summer evening event. Finish up with a sweet treat from Curby’s Custard, who are only accepting cash. Food Truck Friday has been an ongoing traditional organized by the Howland Township trustees since 2018.

3 weeks ago | mahoningmatters.com | Kelcey Norris

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroomInspiring Minds links students to paid internships at Mercy Health hospitals. Interns gain career exposure, mentorship, and early experience in healthcare. The program encourages students to return and serve their home communities. Since 2018, Youngstown’s Mercy Health and Inspiring Minds have been connecting students with paid, hands-on internships in healthcare that lead to fulfilling careers.

3 weeks ago | mahoningmatters.com | Kelcey Norris

In addition to the area’s annual LGBTQIA+ Pride Month festival in Warren and Columbiana County, a new community event is starting this summer in Youngstown. Local residents, families, supporters and members of the Mahoning Valley LGBTQIA+ community are invited to Youngstown Community Pride on June 7. Daphne Carr is the co-founder of Mahoning Valley Queer Action who are organizing the event around Wick Park East in Youngstown.