Each week, the #SpanningtheNeed podcast will present an “Inspirational Person of the Week’ and have a “Q & A” with one of its many gifted individuals and/or groups who are willing to go out of their own way to help others. This week’s featured is DJ Yokley, the...
Filipovich is one of three basketball honorees – he joins Mike Banks and Tim Joyce – set to be enshrined in this year’s class, bringing to 74 the number of local hardwood greats to be enshrined. Born December 18, 1953, he is a 1971 graduate of Brookfield High School...
Special to #SpanningtheNeed (Part 3 of 3) “Gary was one of the big supporters of all high school sports. He was a dedicated person who wanted to see all high schools and individuals do well and succeed,” Balash noted. “Although he might not have known everyone by...
DePizzo was born October 5, 1949, never started bowling until the age of 29 and has been arguably one of the very best area keglers to ever roll a ball down the lane. A 1968 graduate of the former North Lima High School (now South Range H.S.), she began her career...
Special to #SpanningtheNeed (Part 2 of 3) “I can recall Ray and Gary speaking to a guy named Nelson, a diehard Atlanta Falcons fan as to who his team needed to draft if he expected to win. There were Saints fans, Eagles, Redskins, Dolphins, Cowboys, Colts, Jets,...
2022 Curbstone Coaches Hall of Fame Class is set for Enshrinement on Sunday May 1 at Mr. Anthony's Banquet Center in Boardman, Ohio. 12 New Inductees to be Honored with Former Ohio State and NFL Quarterback MIke Tomczak to serve as Guest Speaker during the 53rd...
Filipovich is one of three basketball honorees – he joins Mike Banks and Tim Joyce – set to be enshrined in this year’s class, bringing to 74 the number of local hardwood greats to be enshrined. Born December 18, 1953, he is a 1971 graduate of Brookfield High School...
Special to #SpanningtheNeed (Part 1 of 3) The recent passing of local sports figure Gary Housteau has evoked many memories from his many friends, those whose lives he wrote about and the many area, regional and national sports figures and coaches whose exploits he...
Turco, who was born on March 30, 1942, is one of five inductees in this year’s class with a football pedigree and is a retired teacher-coach who spent over 40 years in the classroom and roaming the sidelines. A native of Neshannock Township, Pennsylvania, he is a 1960...
The 53rd Curbstone Coaches Hall of Fame Banquet, sponsored by Briarfield Health Care Center and Ed and Diane Reese, is scheduled for Sunday, May 1 with 12 new members set for enshrinement during ceremonies at Mr. Anthony’s Banquet Center, 7440 South Avenue, Boardman....
A HALF CENTURY AFTER RIDING A BICYCLE ACROSS AMERICA, 70-year-old Carl Foote, of Maple Dr., Boardman, is making the trek again, this time in an effort to raise $3 million for Alzheimers Disease research. His cross country adventure began on May 21 in Oakland, New...
(YOUNGSTOWN, OH) – Anthony Spano, Founder & Executive Director of The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, was named one of the Top 20 Disability Warriors in Ohio that you need to know by Liner Legal. What is a Disability Warrior? A Disability Warrior advocates...
Each week, the #SpanningtheNeed podcast will present an “Inspirational Person of the Week’ and have a “Q & A” with one of its many gifted individuals and/or groups who are willing to go out of their own way to help others. This week’s featured is DJ Yokley, the...
The #SpannintheNeed shares inspirational quotes of the week and day in 2022 to help motivate individuals or groups in our communities. Sometimes all it takes is a few positive quotes or words of encouragement to immediately turn someone’s day around. Whether its your...