14 trick-or-treat loops are live. Pick your route.
Ready-to-drive loops across Trumbull, Mahoning, Columbiana, Portage and Stark counties.
Find a loop →“I think I have learned that the best way to lift one’s self up is to help someone else.”
Booker T. Washington
THIS WEEKEND IN THE VALLEY
FULL CALENDAR →Halloween Lights Drive-Thru
Boardman Township Park
FRI OCT 16Pumpkin Carve-Out Contest
Boardman Township Park
FRI OCT 16Witches Tea Brew – Piccadilly Parlour
Piccadilly Parlour Victorian Tea Room
FRI OCT 16Haunted Trolley Tour: Ghosts & Legends of Mill Creek Park
Ford Nature Center
See all events →LATEST GOOD NEWS
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Comedian Jeff Dunham Comes to Packard Music Hall in April 2027
The internationally acclaimed comedian and ventriloquist returns to the Mahoning Valley for an unforgettable evening of laughter. Tickets...
American Heart Association brings CPR training resources to Mahoning Valley schools
Cardiac arrest can happen anytime, anywhere, and the actions taken in the first few minutes can save a...
Great American Family’s 2026 Christmas Movie Lineup: 18 New Films You Won’t Want to Miss
Great American Family kicks off its 2026 Christmas movie season October 8 with 18 new original films, featuring...
STN Inspirational Quotes To Keep You Inspired in 2026
The #SpanningtheNeed shares inspirational quotes of the week in 2026 to help motivate individuals or groups in our...
Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas Returns With 34 New Movies
Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Christmas 2026 kicks off October 16 with 34 new original movies and the return...
Halloween Loop 2026 Is Live: 14 Trick-or-Treat Routes Across the Valley
The 2026 Halloween Loop is live! Fourteen ready-to-drive trick-or-treat loops across Trumbull, Mahoning, Columbiana, Portage, and Stark counties,...
Halloween Loops: 14 routes, one night
Ready-to-drive trick-or-treat and light-display loops across five counties. Christmas lights loops are coming soon.
Explore the loops →CHRISTMAS MOVIE SEASON
MOVIE PREMIERES →Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas Returns With 34 New Movies
Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Christmas 2026 kicks off October 16 with 34 new original movies and the return...
Great American Family’s 2026 Christmas Movie Lineup: 18 New Films You Won’t Want to Miss
Great American Family kicks off its 2026 Christmas movie season October 8 with 18 new original films, featuring...
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COMMUNITY & ACTIVISM
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Melmark Receives $30M Gift to Fuel Services for Individuals with Autism, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Landmark contribution will have generational impact and accelerate the development of the EnvisionSMART™ Institute. Melmark, a nationally-recognized non-profit human...
Sam Covelli: A Legacy Built on Service, Standards, and the Heart of Community
When people think of Covelli Enterprises, they may think of the largest franchisee of Panera Bread and one...
Tressel’s Lifetime of Leadership, Faith and Service
For more than four decades, Jim Tressel has been a symbol of leadership, humility, and service, both on...
SPORTS
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Boardman Baseball Legend Dave Dravecky Inducted into Curbstone Coaches Hall of Fame
Dave Dravecky is being inducted into the Curbstone Coaches Hall of Fame this spring, honored for his celebrated...
Ursuline Football Great John Greene, Sr. Inducted into Curbstone Coaches Hall of Fame
John Greene Sr. is being inducted into the Curbstone Coaches Hall of Fame this spring for his standout...
Sports Marketing Icon Sonny Vaccaro Honored by Curbstone Coaches Hall of Fame
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EDUCATION
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Dogs Placed in Elementary Schools Making a Big Difference in Academics and Mental Health for Michigan Students
To help reduce anxiety—and open the way for learning—several elementary schools in Michigan have enrolled service dogs as...
#POTW Senior Spotlight: Aidan O’Donnell, Howland Local Schools
Each week, #SpanningtheNeed will present an “Inspirational Person of the Week’ and have a “Q & A” with...
#POTW Senior Spotlight: Austin Rowe, LaBrae Local Schools
Each week, #SpanningtheNeed will present an “Inspirational Person of the Week’ and have a “Q & A” with...
KIDS & FAMILY
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Faith in Action: Building Hope and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Northeast Ohio
When Darlene Jones first learned about the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Northeast Ohio (SVdP) in Northeast Ohio, she was struck by...
Mackenzie Scott Donates $1.5 Million to iACT
Back in 2024, Mackenzie Scott’s Yield Giving donated $1.5 million to iACT, an award-winning international nonprofit organization. iACT’s mission is to...
Kids Leave Halloween Candy on Doorstep, Seeing Signs of Son’s Hospitalization–Family ‘Overwhelmed’ by Kindness
Amy Schmitt and her son love to dress up for Halloween. The house is always festooned with decorations,...
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