On the Bright Side

08/21/2025

On this episode of On the Bright Side we’re spotlighting Heroes and Tiaras Character Entertainment, a business started by a high schooler in 2018. What started as a way to make some extra money has turned into a magical company offering 100+ characters for parties and events!
Then, we’ll share the inspiring mission of Sight for All United, a local nonprofit dedicated to breaking down barriers to vision care and helping every person see their full potential.

On the Bright Side is sponsored by KO Consulting, LLC, a Valley firm that provides economic and community development consulting to business owners, non-profits, and government entities.

08/20/2025

Welcome back to Waiting for the Weekend, where we chat with reps from Trumbull County Tourism Bureau, Explore Mahoning, and Visit Columbiana County about all of the great events and activities we have coming up in the Valley.

Rogers Flea Market & Auctions Firestone Farms The CAT - Columbiana Arts Theater River Rock at the Amp Modern Methods Brewing Company Peter Allen Inn & Event Center Panerathon Covelli Centre Penguin City Brewing Co. Halliday's Winery

08/19/2025

08/18/2025

In our next episode of On the Bright Side we're featuring Sight for All United, a nonprofit dedicated to helping every person reach their full vision potential while breaking down barriers to care. You can see the full story later this week!

On the Bright Side is sponsored by KO Consulting, LLC

08/15/2025

Moving forward!

After decades of steel mill closures and population loss, the city of Youngstown, Ohio, is drawing new investment and fostering small businesses.

08/14/2025

In this On the Bright Side tease we’re giving you a sneak peek at our upcoming feature on Heroes and Tiaras Character Entertainment — the Valley business that sprinkles a little magic into every party and event. You can catch the full story on our next episode of On the Bright Side, dropping next week.

On the Bright Side is sponsored by KO Consulting, LLC, a Valley company that provides economic and community development consulting to business owners, nonprofits and government entities.

08/13/2025

Welcome back to Waiting for the Weekend, where we chat with reps from Trumbull County Tourism Bureau, Explore Mahoning, and Visit Columbiana County about all of the great events and activities we have coming up in the Valley.

White House Fruit Farm Penguin City Brewing Co. Mastropietro Winery The Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre Warren-Trumbull County Public Library System Robins Theatre Trumbull County Historical Society Bending Oak Permaculture Farm The OG Ltd Sundog Ciderhouse & Winery Firestone Farms

08/06/2025

It's time for Waiting for the Weekend where we chat with representatives from Trumbull County Tourism Bureau, Explore Mahoning, and Visit Columbiana County about all of the great events and activities we have coming up in the Valley! If you have an event you'd like to promote message us or drop it in the comments, we'd be happy to help you spread the word.

ExploreMahoning.com
TrulyTrumbull.com
VisitColumbianaCounty.com

Mahoning Valley Historical Society OH WOW Science Center Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course Shaker Woods Festival Freed Fest nature+nurture Steel Valley Woofstock W.D. Packard Music Hall Warren Italian-American Heritage Festival

08/05/2025

In our last episode of On the Bright Side we visited St. Vincent de Paul Trumbull County Ohio. The nonprofit has gone from nearly closing to thriving in the last 7 years — helping people with everything from food and clothing to job training and even new beds. Check out their story!

On the Bright Side is sponsored by Boak & Sons, Inc.

08/04/2025

In our last episode we visited Mr. Darby's Vintage & Antiques new location in Boardman. It's a bigger brighter space which means more vendors and more treasures to find!

On the Bright Side is sponsored by Boak & Sons, Inc.

08/03/2025

As you are out shopping tax free the next couple of weeks, we would be so grateful for your consideration in supporting our school supply drive. We would love to bless the single mothers we serve with this burden as school starts back.

We will only run our drive starting tomorrow until end of day on Friday. Check each businesses hours below for hours of operation.

We have 4 drop off sites that have graciously allowed us to collect supplies at to make it convenient for you:

-Canfield
State Farm-Austintown
—Columbiana
And our boutique in Poland

There will be bins out for you to drop off. Everything from brand new book bags to crayons, no item is too small. Every small act of kindness creates huge impact 💚

Thank you to these local businesses for supporting us and being a collection site!!