Spanning the Need

08/21/2025

🎃👻 Get Ready for the 3rd Annual Halloween Loop!👻🎃

Spanning the Need and 330ToGO are teaming up *once again* to bring spooky fun to Northeast Ohio and the Mahoning Valley! 🚗💀

Back for its third year, the invites families and Halloween lovers to tour neighborhoods packed with creative, creepy, and festive decorations — all while bringing our community together. Last year, nearly 100 homes joined in the fun, and this year will be even bigger! 🏚️🕸️

🗓️ Important Dates: Submit Your Decorated Address by **Sept. 19**
🗺️ Official Loop Map Releases around Sept. 28
📍 Submit here: https://spanningtheneed.com/holiday-loops/

Whether you're decorating or just driving through, the Halloween Loop is a fun, free, and family-friendly way to celebrate the spooky season. Don’t miss it! 🦇🧙‍♀️

08/21/2025

What a great man. He did so much for his community.

Judge Frank Caprio, known for his heartwarming viral court moments, has died at the age of 88.

According to a statement shared on his official page, the former Providence, Rhode Island, judge died "after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer."

Read more: https://abcnews.visitlink.me/ux9d_n

08/15/2025

08/13/2025

It’s back.

08/02/2025

Do You Have a Good News Story to Share?

Are you—or someone you know—doing something to make a positive impact in the community? As we head into the fall, we know many of you are taking meaningful action to support others, and we want to highlight those efforts!

Whether it’s purchasing food for those in need, starting a GoFundMe campaign, volunteering at a local pantry or church, or any other act of kindness—we want to share your story and celebrate the good happening all around us.

If you or someone you know is helping make our community a better place, let us know! The Spanning the Need (STN) team is looking for inspiring stories to feature.

Please email us at [email protected] or make a comment on this post. We’re excited to hear from you!

07/17/2025

07/17/2025

This will tear you up.

07/16/2025

The second chance.

07/01/2025

🎉 Big News from the Youngstown Press Club! 🎉

We’re proud to announce the honorees for our 2025 Hall of Fame and Awards Dinner! 🏆

Hall of Fame Inductees:�
Marie Cartwright, former vice president of corporate communications for DeBartolo Properties Management Inc.
�The late Paul C. Jagnow, who was managing editor for news at The Vindicator�
The late John Nagy, who was WKBN radio news director
�Tony Paglia, former senior regional editor at The Vindicator
�Lisa Solley, former managing editor at the Tribune Chronicle

These five trailblazing journalists have shaped the Mahoning Valley media landscape and will be honored for their outstanding contributions to journalism and communications.

Excellence in Media Award Recipients:�
Sydney Canty, a news anchor and reporter at WFMJ-TV�Chelsea Simeon – digital executive producer at WKBN-TV and WYTV
�Margie Lenhart – on-air morning show talent on Willie 95.1 radio
Medal of Merit:�
Peter H. Milliken – Retired Vindicator reporter, for his dedicated service to the Youngstown Press Club.

Join us as we celebrate excellence in journalism and recognize the individuals who’ve informed, inspired and elevated our community.

Award winners will be honored at the 5th annual YPC Hall of Fame and Awards Dinner on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at Stambaugh Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now at https://www.yopressclub.com/event-hall-of-fame-and-awards-banquet.html


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06/30/2025

Boy Given 1% Chance of Survival Walks 5k for Hospital That Saved Him–After Air Rifle Shot to the Head as Baby News

A boy who nearly died after he was shot in the head as a baby is now set to walk a 5k for the hospital that saved him. Harry Studley

06/30/2025

Taking a Summer Break – Thank You for All the Support! Community & Activism,News

As the first half of the year wraps up, we want to take a moment to say thank you to all of our readers, supporters, and community partners for continuing