Upcoming Events
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Student Press Freedom Day Celebration and Program
presented by students from The Jambar and Jambar TV at YSU
9 a.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026
Lariccia Cultural Collaboratory Room - 1st Floor Jones Hall
YSU
presented by students from The Jambar and Jambar TV at YSU
9 a.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026
Lariccia Cultural Collaboratory Room - 1st Floor Jones Hall
YSU
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A Conversation with Eric Garcia
6 p.m.
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Tyler History Center
325 W. Federal St., Youngstown, OH
6 p.m.
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Tyler History Center
325 W. Federal St., Youngstown, OH
Save the Dates!
Here is our 2026 event schedule
Wed., Feb. 25, 2026
Student Press Freedom Day Celebration and Program
9 a.m., Jones Hall, YSU
Thurs., Mar. 19, 2026
A Conversation with Eric Garcia, Washington Bureau Chief and Senior Washington Correspondent at the Independent, and author of "We're Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation"
6 p.m., Tyler History Center
Mon, Apr 13, 2026
Annual Meeting and Dinner with Keynote Speaker Paul Beckett, National Security and Foreign Policy Editor, The Atlantic
5:30 p.m., Stambaugh Auditorium
Sun, May 3, 2026
World Press Freedom Day
12 p.m., Butler Institute of American Art
Thu, Jun 18, 2026
Speaker Event: Lunch with Attorney David Marburger, media law attorney
Fri., Aug. 7, 2026
Members' Mixer
Wed., Sept. 23, 2026
6th Annual Hall of Fame and Awards Dinner
5 p.m., Stambaugh Auditorium
Mon. Oct. 26, 2026
Speaker Event: The Committee for Safe and Secure Elections
Mon., Nov. 30 2026
YPC Members' Holiday Party
5:30 p.m., The Avalon Downtown
More details to come ~ Mark your calendars!
Student Press Freedom Day Celebration and Program
9 a.m., Jones Hall, YSU
Thurs., Mar. 19, 2026
A Conversation with Eric Garcia, Washington Bureau Chief and Senior Washington Correspondent at the Independent, and author of "We're Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation"
6 p.m., Tyler History Center
Mon, Apr 13, 2026
Annual Meeting and Dinner with Keynote Speaker Paul Beckett, National Security and Foreign Policy Editor, The Atlantic
5:30 p.m., Stambaugh Auditorium
Sun, May 3, 2026
World Press Freedom Day
12 p.m., Butler Institute of American Art
Thu, Jun 18, 2026
Speaker Event: Lunch with Attorney David Marburger, media law attorney
Fri., Aug. 7, 2026
Members' Mixer
Wed., Sept. 23, 2026
6th Annual Hall of Fame and Awards Dinner
5 p.m., Stambaugh Auditorium
Mon. Oct. 26, 2026
Speaker Event: The Committee for Safe and Secure Elections
Mon., Nov. 30 2026
YPC Members' Holiday Party
5:30 p.m., The Avalon Downtown
More details to come ~ Mark your calendars!
Institutional Members
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The Youngstown Press Club thanks the Anderson Program in Journalism at Youngstown State University, The Business Journal, the Mahoning Valley Historical Society, Pecchia Communications, the Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County, The Review Newspapers and WYSU for their support as institutional members.
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Stewart Media Archives
Tuesday, Oct. 28. 2025 5 p.m. Stewart Media Archives See photos from this event here. |
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"FOIA: What You Need to Know About the Freedom of Information Act"
A panel discussion with Jack Fitzpatrick, Bloomberg; Mitch McKenney, KSU; Lori Shells Simmons, Youngstown city law director; and David Skolnick, The Vindicator. Moderated by Dennis Mangan Thursday, June 12, 2025 12 p.m. The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County Click here for photos from this event. |
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Annual YPC Members' Holiday Party
Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024 5:30 p.m. The Avalon Downtown Click here for photos from this event. |
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"Empowering Communities Through Local News"
With Loretta Chao, The American Journalism Project; and Mark Naymik and Mary Ellen Huesken, Signal Cleveland Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 12 p.m. The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County Sponsored by the Edward M. Barr Foundation and The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County. Click here for photos from this event. Click here to watch the entire program on YouTube. |
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"Protecting Journalists' Rights"
With Gunita Singh, Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press Thursday,Oct. 17, 2024 12 p.m. Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor Sponsored by the Edward M. Barr Foundation. Click here for photos from this event. Click here to watch the Gunita's talk on YouTube. |
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"The Lighter Side of Sports Reporting"
Wth Joe Scalzo, Crain's Cleveland Business
Thursday, June 20, 2024
8 a.m.
The Butler Institute of American Art
Sponsored by the Edward M. Barr Foundation.
Click here for photos from this event.
Click here to watch the video of Joe's talk on YouTube.
"The Lighter Side of Sports Reporting"
Wth Joe Scalzo, Crain's Cleveland Business
Thursday, June 20, 2024
8 a.m.
The Butler Institute of American Art
Sponsored by the Edward M. Barr Foundation.
Click here for photos from this event.
Click here to watch the video of Joe's talk on YouTube.
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An Insider's Look at Covering Elections"
With Mark Niquette, Bloomberg Thursday, May 23, 2024 5:30 p.m. V2 Wine Bar and Trattoria Sponsored by the Edward M. Barr Foundation. Click here for photos from this event. |
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"AI in the Newsroom"
With Nikita Roy Thursday, March 21, 2024 12 p.m. The Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County Sponsored by the Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County and the Edward M. Barr Foundation. Click here for photos on this event. Click here to watch the video of Nikita's presentation on YouTube. |
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"I Stand with Evan" with The Wall Street Journal's Paul Beckett
Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024
5:30 p.m.
DeYor Performing Arts Center
260 W. Federal St., Youngstown, Ohio
Sponsored by WKBN-TV, the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation, Pecchia Communications, The Business Journal, DeYor Performing Arts Center and the Edward M. Barr Foundation.
Click here for photos on this event.
Click here to watch the video on YouTube.
Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024
5:30 p.m.
DeYor Performing Arts Center
260 W. Federal St., Youngstown, Ohio
Sponsored by WKBN-TV, the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation, Pecchia Communications, The Business Journal, DeYor Performing Arts Center and the Edward M. Barr Foundation.
Click here for photos on this event.
Click here to watch the video on YouTube.
YPC Members' Holiday Party
Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023
5:30 p.m.
The Avalon Downtown
Click here for photos from this event.
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Allan May Lunch Speaker
Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023 12 p.m. Tyler History Center YPC Members: $20 - Non-Members: $25 Allan May addressed a November lunch of the Youngstown Press Club on Nov. 14 at Tyler History Center. speaking on "Musings on the Mob and the Mahoning Valley" and signing his books on Mahoning Valley organized crime. Sponsored by Leana's Books & More. Click here for photos from the event. |
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Hall of Fame and Awards Banquet
Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023
5:30 p.m.
Stambaugh Auditorium
YPC Members: $50 - Non-Members: $60
The Youngstown Press Club inducted four new members of the Hall of Fame: Emily Webster Love, Dennis Mangan, Ann Przelomski and Gerry Ricciutti at the third annual Hall of Fame and Awards Banquet. Mary Beth Earnheardt was awarded the Medal of Merit, and scholarships were awarded to Hannah Werle and Gianna Effinite.
Sponsored by Farmers National Bank and Stambaugh Auditorium.
Click here for video of the entire program.
Click here for photos from the event.
Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023
5:30 p.m.
Stambaugh Auditorium
YPC Members: $50 - Non-Members: $60
The Youngstown Press Club inducted four new members of the Hall of Fame: Emily Webster Love, Dennis Mangan, Ann Przelomski and Gerry Ricciutti at the third annual Hall of Fame and Awards Banquet. Mary Beth Earnheardt was awarded the Medal of Merit, and scholarships were awarded to Hannah Werle and Gianna Effinite.
Sponsored by Farmers National Bank and Stambaugh Auditorium.
Click here for video of the entire program.
Click here for photos from the event.
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World Press Freedom Day Wednesday, May 3, 2023 12 p.m. Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1025 N. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown Click here for photos from World Press Freedom Day. |
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Annual Meeting and Dinner with Henry Gomez
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
5:30 p.m.
Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown
Tickets: $50
Sponsored by Farmers Bank and Stambaugh Auditorium.
Click here for photos from the Annual Meeting.
Dorie Chevlen Breakfast Speaker
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
8 - 9:30 a.m.
Eastern Gateway Community College, 101 E. Federal St., Youngstown
YPC Members: $15 - Non-Members: $20
Click here for photos from the Dorie Chevlen event.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
8 - 9:30 a.m.
Eastern Gateway Community College, 101 E. Federal St., Youngstown
YPC Members: $15 - Non-Members: $20
Click here for photos from the Dorie Chevlen event.
Jacob Schriner-Briggs Lunch Speaker
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Concept Studio, 217 W. Federal St., Youngstown
YPC Members: $20 - Non-Members: $25
Click here for photos from the Jacob Schriner-Briggs event.
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Concept Studio, 217 W. Federal St., Youngstown
YPC Members: $20 - Non-Members: $25
Click here for photos from the Jacob Schriner-Briggs event.
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Youngstown Press Club Members' Annual Holiday Party
Wednesday, December 7, 2022 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Avalon Downtown Pizzeria, 17 W. Federal St., Youngstown YPC Members & guests: FREE Click here for photos from the 2022 Holiday Party. |
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Podcasting Basics with Mary Beth Earnheardt
Saturday, November 5, 2022
10:00 AM-1:00 PM
YSU, 116 Meshel Hall
YPC Members: FREE - Non-Members: $20
Saturday, November 5, 2022
10:00 AM-1:00 PM
YSU, 116 Meshel Hall
YPC Members: FREE - Non-Members: $20
Youngstown Press Club 2nd Annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Ceremony
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Stambaugh Auditorium
Check out our Hall of Fame page link for more info.
The 2022 class includes Mahoning Valley media icons Ernie Brown, Peter Gabriel (posthumous), Tom Holden (posthumous) and Andrea Wood.
Click here for photos from the 2022 Hall of Fame Dinner and Ceremony.
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Stambaugh Auditorium
Check out our Hall of Fame page link for more info.
The 2022 class includes Mahoning Valley media icons Ernie Brown, Peter Gabriel (posthumous), Tom Holden (posthumous) and Andrea Wood.
Click here for photos from the 2022 Hall of Fame Dinner and Ceremony.
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Youngstown Press Club
Annual Meeting - special guest, Phil Kidd Tuesday, May 17, 2022 Stambaugh Auditorium - Christman Room 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. |
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World Press Freedom Day - Reading of the Names
May 3, 2022
World Press Freedom Day is a day of support for journalists and other media professionals who have been killed in the pursuit of a story.
Thanks to Mykola Zomchak and Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church for hosting this event.
Readers were Aileen Blaine, George Denney, Brenda Linert, Ralph Zerbonia, JoAnn Kolarik and Amy Crawford,
Video coverage by the Youngstown Business Journal is here.
May 3, 2022
World Press Freedom Day is a day of support for journalists and other media professionals who have been killed in the pursuit of a story.
Thanks to Mykola Zomchak and Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church for hosting this event.
Readers were Aileen Blaine, George Denney, Brenda Linert, Ralph Zerbonia, JoAnn Kolarik and Amy Crawford,
Video coverage by the Youngstown Business Journal is here.
Obstacles and Opportunities: The Future of Black Media
Thursday, February 24, 2022
12:30 P.M.
Williamson College of Business Administration
Auditorium (WCBA 1171)
Sponsored by: The Youngstown Press Club, Youngstown State University Department of Communication’s Anderson Program in Journalism, Youngstown State University’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The panel featured prominent Valley journalists and media producers who discussed the challenges that face Black journalists and media professionals. Panelists include Ernie Brown (The Vindicator), Aaron Deane (WYTV) and Malaynia Spiva (WFMJ). The panel will be moderated by Youngstown Press Club member and long-time Valley content creator, Art Byrd.
In collaboration with Youngstown State University Department of Communication’s Anderson Program in Journalism and Youngstown State University’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, the idea for the panel was developed after conversations among Press Club members on the growing need for diversity among our local newsrooms and media outlets. “As media outlets grow and options for news consumption expand, the importance for representation has never been more important,” said Adam Earnheardt, executive director of the Youngstown Press Club and professor of communication at Youngstown State University.
Moderator Arthur Byrd
Panelists Ernest Brown, The Vindicator, Aaron Deane, WYTV, and Malaynia Spiva, WFMJ
Thursday, February 24, 2022
12:30 P.M.
Williamson College of Business Administration
Auditorium (WCBA 1171)
Sponsored by: The Youngstown Press Club, Youngstown State University Department of Communication’s Anderson Program in Journalism, Youngstown State University’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The panel featured prominent Valley journalists and media producers who discussed the challenges that face Black journalists and media professionals. Panelists include Ernie Brown (The Vindicator), Aaron Deane (WYTV) and Malaynia Spiva (WFMJ). The panel will be moderated by Youngstown Press Club member and long-time Valley content creator, Art Byrd.
In collaboration with Youngstown State University Department of Communication’s Anderson Program in Journalism and Youngstown State University’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, the idea for the panel was developed after conversations among Press Club members on the growing need for diversity among our local newsrooms and media outlets. “As media outlets grow and options for news consumption expand, the importance for representation has never been more important,” said Adam Earnheardt, executive director of the Youngstown Press Club and professor of communication at Youngstown State University.
Moderator Arthur Byrd
Panelists Ernest Brown, The Vindicator, Aaron Deane, WYTV, and Malaynia Spiva, WFMJ
Meme Culture with Dr. Shane Tilton
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
4:00 P.M. (via WebEx)
Dr. Shane Tilton, , author of Meme Life, is an associate professor of multimedia journalism at the Ohio Northern University. Tilton is also a Fellow for the Ohio Northern University Institute for Civics and Public Policy, the Leyline Geek Therapy Advisory Board, and the Center for Society and Cyberstudies. He was named the 2018 Young Stationers’ Prize for his work advancing journalism and communication scholarship and education in United States higher education for nearly two decades. Tilton was honored twice by the Society for Collegiate Journalists as his work advising the Northern Review, the campus newspaper. His latest award happened in 2018 when he was named the Sheridan Barker Advisor of the Year.
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
4:00 P.M. (via WebEx)
Dr. Shane Tilton, , author of Meme Life, is an associate professor of multimedia journalism at the Ohio Northern University. Tilton is also a Fellow for the Ohio Northern University Institute for Civics and Public Policy, the Leyline Geek Therapy Advisory Board, and the Center for Society and Cyberstudies. He was named the 2018 Young Stationers’ Prize for his work advancing journalism and communication scholarship and education in United States higher education for nearly two decades. Tilton was honored twice by the Society for Collegiate Journalists as his work advising the Northern Review, the campus newspaper. His latest award happened in 2018 when he was named the Sheridan Barker Advisor of the Year.
Youngstown Press Club Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner
September 29, 2021
6:00 PM
Stambaugh Auditorium
Sponsored by Farmers National Bank
Tickets $40
Check out our Hall of Fame page for more info.
The inaugural class includes local media icons the late Robert “Bob” Black, Stan Boney, and Ralph Zerbonia. Also receiving the first-ever Youngstown Press Club First Amendment Award is The Vindicator Printing Company.
September 29, 2021
6:00 PM
Stambaugh Auditorium
Sponsored by Farmers National Bank
Tickets $40
Check out our Hall of Fame page for more info.
The inaugural class includes local media icons the late Robert “Bob” Black, Stan Boney, and Ralph Zerbonia. Also receiving the first-ever Youngstown Press Club First Amendment Award is The Vindicator Printing Company.
Bonnie Jean Feldkamp
The Art of Pitching
A virtual workshop with Bonnie Jean Feldkamp
August 16, 2021
Free for YPC members ; $10 for non-members
Award-winning freelancer and syndicated columnist Bonnie Jean Feldkamp offers real-life examples to effectively pitch stories to publications. Information about finding leads, researching publications, writing pitches, and landing real assignments, and participants receive a valuable resource sheet on where to find leads.
A virtual workshop with Bonnie Jean Feldkamp
August 16, 2021
Free for YPC members ; $10 for non-members
Award-winning freelancer and syndicated columnist Bonnie Jean Feldkamp offers real-life examples to effectively pitch stories to publications. Information about finding leads, researching publications, writing pitches, and landing real assignments, and participants receive a valuable resource sheet on where to find leads.
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World Press Freedom Day - Reading of the Names
May 3, 2021 World Press Freedom Day is a day of support for journalists and other media professionals who have been killed between 2021 and 2022 in the pursuit of a story. |
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