For nearly three decades, Caffe Capri has been more than just a restaurant. It has been a home away from home. Generations of families, lifelong friendships, and unforgettable moments have been created within its walls.
      Now, the Quaranta family, who have dedicated over 75 years to serving the Mahoning Valley, has made the incredibly difficult decision to close the doors of the beloved restaurant.
      The property sale to Cochran auto dealers marks the end of a chapter for Caffe Capri, but as the Quaranta family reflects on this journey, they remain filled with gratitude and pride for what has been built over the years.
      “We thought we would be here for generations to come,” said Ron Quaranta Jr. “But after all that we’ve been through, including the challenges brought on by the pandemic, we’ve come to realize that now is the time to say g...Read More >>

     BY GREG GULAS
      Boardman News Sports
      bnews@zoominternet.net
      The 56th Curbstone Coaches Hall of Fame banquet, sponsored by Briarfield Health Care Centers and Ed and Diane Reese, is scheduled for Sunday, May 4 with 12 new members set for enshrinement during ceremonies at Mr. Anthony’s Banquet Center in Boardman.
      Former Cleveland Browns-Oakland Raiders and Oklahoma Sooners running back Greg Pruitt will serve as guest speaker.
      The 2025 class includes John Butera (sports media), Tony Congemi (football), Roland Commings (boxing), Tim Gleason (contribution to sports), Brian Gorby (track and field-cross country), Bob Jenkins (track and field), Doug Kuberski (bowling), Steve Leslie (contribution to sports), James W. Morrison (contribution to sports), Mike Pavla...Read More >>

     In ceremonies held last week, 58 students were inducted into the National Honor Society at Boardman High School.
      Yara Abi Chanem, Amir A;abed, Hannah Austin, Ava Baglama, Connor Boots, Mia Brown, Micah Bukovac, Vince Butto, Lilia Campbell, Jaelyn Cicchillo, Sean Cummings, Sam DiStefano, Landon Duble, Katelynn Erme, Ava Gaps, Abigail Hall, Gae Hammerton, Gabriel Ifft, Lanie Joyce, Ava Kalbasky, Mazie Kauffman, Lydia Kenney, Aska Kahn, Payton Konnerth, Addison Kowacich, Madison Kromer, Harper Liller, Harold Miller, Savannah Moorman, Salsabeel Mousa, Alyson Murray, Ryan Neifer, Amie Nguyen, Adam Nigro, Logan Poulakos, Mary Ramovs, Collin Resetar, Chester Rice, Tessa Ross, Emma Rusnak, Sadie Satterield, Gabriella Schubert, Gabriella Sferra, Ciearra Smith, Lucia Smith, Ryan Smith, Dominic Theodore, Maura Tomko, Samantha Viano, Kim Vo, Linda Vo, Lily Vondran, Andrew Walston, Madison Whyde, Ellie Wymer, Isabel Klisiewicz, Luk...Read More >>