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1. Autism Society of Mahoning Valley Welcomes New Board Members (businessjournaldaily.com) — Youngstown's Autism Society of Mahoning Valley is expanding its board with four new members to strengthen services for local individuals and families affected by autism. Leaders say the added expertise in healthcare, workforce development, real estate, and HR will support sustainable growth, more programs, and a stronger support network across the Mahoning Valley through 2026 and 2027.
2. Cover Story: Arts venues partner for long-term growth (wfmj.com) — Youngstown's major arts venues are teaming up under JAC Management and the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber to attract bigger shows and new residents to the Valley. From Covelli Centre to Stambaugh and DeYor, leaders say stronger cultural offerings are now central to economic growth, workforce attraction, and giving families more to do after work and on weekends.
3. Valley has deep religious heritage (vindy.com) — Religion has long shaped life in Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley, from immigrant-built churches and ethnic enclaves to today's efforts to preserve cultural traditions. Local historian H. William Lawson explains how steel-era migration, language-based congregations, and later economic decline changed neighborhoods, and why some former residents now feel drawn back to the Valley's unique religious and ethnic heritage.
4. Williamson College of Business Administration to Honor 4 Alumni (businessjournaldaily.com) — Youngstown State University's Williamson College of Business Administration will honor four standout alumni at its 30th annual Outstanding Alumni Awards on October 16 in Williamson Hall. The event highlights graduates deeply involved in Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley, from economic development and local nonprofits to public art, education, and community leadership, with RSVPs and sponsorships now being accepted.
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