After being matched up against and defeating some tough opponents, Zion Hensley is returning to the Valley a National Junior Olympics gold medalist. wfmj.com/story/44300624…

The Summer Festival of the Arts is coming back tough this weekend with a plethora of artists and musicians sure to bring some excitement to Downtown Youngstown. wkbn.com/news/local-new…

The handshake statue depicting a Youngstown native's toughness has been unveiled and already proven to be a gathering place for people of different backgrounds in the community. wfmj.com/story/44326713…

The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra is coming back tough after a cancelled 2020-21 season with a variety of talented guest conductors. businessjournaldaily.com/youngstown-sym…

Area educators toughed through the challenges that came with the pandemic and are continuing to work toward creating a safe environment for learning this fall. vindy.com/news/local-new…

At 87 years old, coach Bill Bohren is showing toughness through his passion for football and an eagerness to lead Mathews High School to a winning football season. businessjournaldaily.com/young-at-heart…

After 56 years of keeping the Valley safe, Springfield firefighter David Synder has more than proved his toughness and earned his retirement. wfmj.com/story/44351989…

Local leaders want to keep the arts and culture scenes tough in the Valley and have formed the The Cultural Alliance to do just that. mahoningmatters.com/local-news/val…

The Canfield community is showing toughness through its support for The Choose Joy for Melina Event, which will celebrate the life of Melina Edenfield and raise funds for pediatric brain tumor research. businessjournaldaily.com/pediatric-canc…

Three Southington post dispatchers were recently honored for utilizing their toughness and training to save the life of an unresponsive man. tribtoday.com/news/local-new…

Easy Street Productions is coming back tough this year with a couple of in person musicals that are sure to show off the skills of this talented cast. wkbn.com/news/local-new…

MCCTC is doing its part to keep the Valley tough by connecting eager professionals with in-demand jobs. businessjournaldaily.com/mcctc-adult-ca…

Inspiring Minds is dedicated to keeping Valley students tough by preparing them for the upcoming school year and beyond. tribtoday.com/news/local-new…

This north side community showed toughness by fighting blight and working together to beautify the neighborhood. wkbn.com/news/local-new…

Congrats to Frank Hierro, who was spotlighted in Valley Tough last year, on his retirement after a great career in banking. businessjournaldaily.com/premier-banks-…

The Armed Services Arts Partnership is keeping Valley veterans tough by providing them an outlet to express their creativity. wkbn.com/news/local-new…

Apostolakis Honda is helping Lakeview Local School students stay tough with a generous donation of more than 500 school supplies. wfmj.com/story/44485795…

Some of the toughest men to ever grace a boxing ring will be sharing the Youngstown Foundation Amp stage Friday to tell the tales of their careers. wkbn.com/news/local-new…

Darnelle Clark is staying tough in the fight against COVID-19 and has an entire school community encouraging her recovery. wfmj.com/story/44496694…

Grand Master Park is celebrating more than 50 years of teaching martial arts and making students tougher both physically and mentally in the process. mahoningmatters.com/movers-and-mak…