Notebook: Youngstown residents pay less for household bills than other cities in Ohio, U.S.
Youngstown residents pay an average of $650 less a month on the ten most essential household bills than the average American, according to a study from doxo.
The study indicates that the average Youngstown household pays $1,381 a month, or $16,575 a year for the 10 most common household bills, up 5.7% year over year.
The household expenses in Youngstown, on average, are 48.2% lower than the national average of $2,046, and 29.5% lower than the state average of $1,789.
The report also indicated that Youngstown is the No. 174 most expensive city in Ohio for household bills and Youngstown households spend 37% of their income on household bills.
New Board of Directors members announced at The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley
The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is excited to announce the addition of three new members of its Board of Directors: Marvin Logan, Meghan Reed and Ted Stazak.
“Meghan, Marvin and Ted bring perspectives and insights that are invaluable as we expand the ways in how the Community Foundation goes about carrying out its mission,” says Shari Harrell, president of the Community Foundation. “Combined with their knowledge of Mahoning and Trumbull counties, we’re sure that their experiences will help us move beyond being primarily a grantmaking organization and into a role as an all-around supporter of local nonprofits.”
Logan is executive director of Oh Wow! Children’s Center for Science & Technology, a position he has held since October 2021. He also serves as a board member for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Summit, Stark and Medina Counties and Alpha Phi Alpha Homes. Logan is a committee member for several entities at Kent State University, where he earned his undergraduate degree before he earned his master’s in nonprofit administration at the University of Notre Dame.
Reed is director of the Trumbull County Historical Society and was the organization’s first full-time employee when she was hired to that position in late 2016. She currently serves as board president of the W.D. Packard Foundation, as a member of the capacity building advisory council for The Raymond John Wean Foundation and as a member of the historic preservation plan committee for Ohio’s Historic Preservation Office.
Stazak is a financial advisor at the Howland office of Edward Jones. A graduate of Youngstown State University, he holds certifications as a CPA, an accredited asset management specialist and certified financial planner. In the nonprofit sector, he is currently president of the Rotary Club of Warren and active member of the Youngstown Air Reserve Base Community Council. A former combat medic in the Army National Guard, Stazak also served as membership director for the National Veteran-Owned Business Association.
Logan, Reed and Stazak joined the Community Foundation board in January, replacing departing members Jim Baker, Karen Cohen and Bill Mullane. Baker served on the Community Foundation board for three years, while Cohen and Mullane were both members for six years.
Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley announces 2023 H.O.P.E. Honorees
The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley has announced the 2023 H.O.P.E. Honorees for this year’s Wine for Hope.
The 2023 H.O.P.E. Award for Lifetime Achievement will be announced at the 11th Anniversary Wine for Hope event on April 21 in Canfield.
These individuals will be recognized for their efforts of donating their time and resources to improve the quality of life of children and families in our community.
Here are H.O.P.E. Honorees for 2023:
* Robert Berk - Berk Enterprises
* Becky Keck – SMARTS
* Stephanie Mathews - Luxe Loft
* Sr. Patricia McNicholas - Ursuline Sisters
* Brenda Rider
Call 330-728-2669 or 330-502-5724 for more information.
Santucci looks to create Community Connectors Workforce Program
State Rep. Nick Santucci (R-Howland Township) recently introduced legislation that will create the Community Connectors Workforce Program.
The program seeks to encourage young adults and students to work and create an emphasis on soft skill training in Ohio high schools.
“The goal of this program is to give students the tools necessary to succeed as they enter the workforce and over the course of their professional career,” Santucci said. “Area employers tell me they struggle to find young people who want to work, and the ones that do want to work are often unprepared for even entry-level jobs. It’s our responsibility to make sure our education system is preparing our kids for life after graduation.”
Farmers National Banc Corp. announces 17 cent quarterly cash dividend
The Board of Directors of the Farmers National Banc Corp. declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share, representing a 6.25% increase over the same period last year.
The common stock cash dividend will have a record date of March 10, 2023, and is payable to shareholders on March 31, 2023.
Warren resident named to Eastern Gateway Community College Board of Trustees
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine recently announced that Dale G. Foerster of Warren has been appointed to the Eastern Gateway Community College Board of Trustees for a term which began in January and ending October 16, 2025.
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