The Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Italian Festival is set to take place in Downtown Youngstown, Ohio from July 27-30, 2023. This four-day event will bring together locals and visitors alike to celebrate the vibrant Italian culture and heritage of the area. The...
Each year, National Let’s Laugh Day on March 19th reminds us to add a little humor to our day. It’s never good to be serious all the time and letting the laughter bubble up from time to time is good for all of us! #LetsLaughDay We have all heard the saying, “Laughter...
March 11th – On National Johnny Appleseed Day, we remember a man who made apple (and pear) trees bloom across the nation. The day celebrates a kindly legend who lived by sage teachings and labored to bring the shade of fruit trees across much of the United States....
National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day on March 11th reminds us to thank the professionals who consider every need during the most challenging time in our lives. #FuneralDirectorMorticianRecognition Funeral directors and morticians dedicate their...
In an effort to knock out one of the top cancers causing death, National Dress in Blue Day on the first Friday in March encourages everyone to learn about the causes of colon cancer and raise awareness by wearing blue. #DressInBlueDay Much like the pink ribbon...
National I Want You to be Happy Day on March 3rd encourages us to do something that makes others happy. It also asks us to see others’ happiness from their point of view. Putting a smile on someone’s face tends to put one on ours, too. Happiness is the highest form of...
With tax season underway, it is important to make sure you have a qualified preparer handling your most sensitive personal information.By Sandra JonesIt’s tax season…and some of you may be cringing at the thought of completing your taxes. But who you allow to do your...
The last day of Carnival and the day before Ash Wednesday, Fat Tuesday is the intertwining of a period of festivals and feasts that lead to a time of fasting and reflection. Also known as Shrove Tuesday and Mardi Gras, this enduring celebration has many traditions and...
By: Greg Gulas Read Part 1 Niles native and lifetime Mahoning Valley resident, Rick George, echoed Kovach’s sentiment." A.C. was a big part of my generation growing up,” George stated. “Back in the 1970s, all we had was a radio to listen to our music and A.C. was the...
To celebrate the upcoming 30th Anniversary of Jurassic Park from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, Paragon FX Group has announced the newest addition to their product line, the Jurassic Park Cryogenics Canister (Cryo-Can). Paragon FX Group has replicated...
February is the month of love. On the 14th day of the second month of the year, Valentine's Day is celebrated all over the world, the protector of lovers. It is the day in which many couples renew their marriage vows, the day in which many lovers take advantage of it...
Valentine’s Day began as St. Valentine’s Day, a liturgical celebration of one or more early Christian saints named Valentinus. February 14th first became associated with romantic love during the High Middle Ages as the tradition of courtly love was then flourishing....
Always observed on January 31st, Inspire Your Heart With Art Day encourages us to ponder how art affects our hearts. Art is valued and appreciated for all sorts of reasons. #InspireYourHeartWithArtDay Of the broad spectrum of art created in the world, the pieces that...
National Spouses Day on January 26th each year celebrates the bond between two people and sets aside time for couples to show each other gratitude. #NationalSpousesDay Dedicated to recognizing spouses everywhere, the observance reminds us to take time for our mate....
Though Celebration of Life Day, which lands on January 22, was originally instituted to celebrate the children in our lives, it has come to signify all that’s good about being alive. It’s easy to forget sometimes, but we are all fortunate to be here. Take time to...
Hundreds of Amish men from Geauga County and surrounding areas carried a 35,000-pound barn by hand to relocate it about 200 feet on the property of a Welshfield business owner Oct. 11. Based on the estimate of the barn’s weight and the 850 or more men on hand to haul...
Hang on to your hats and celebrate in style on National Hat Day. Celebrated each year on January 15th, don your favorite fedora, cap, cloche, derby, or sunhat. Dig out your ceremonial best and tell the story behind it. Wear your warmest tuque, stocking cap, beanie,...
National Sticker Day on January 13th recognizes all the ways stickers brighten up a page or send a special message. The day celebrates all things stickers, from the custom printing of them to sharing stickers. Every sticker has a story. #NationalStickerDay Historians...
A woman who struggled with depression found a way—actually, more than 300 ways—to improve her mental health by doing something new every day for a year. Jess Mell says she’s now the happiest she’s been in a decade after trying new things for 365 days, including a try...
