Mahoning Matters

Mahoning Matters is a local digital news startup serving Mahoning County, Ohio that is starting publication in early October 2019. We are the first site of The Compass Experiment, a partnership between Google and McClatchy to experiment with sustainable revenue models for local news.

 

Current Position

Location: Youngstown, Ohio

Beat: Watchdog reporting related to the decline in city services

Position:

This reporter is tasked with database reporting to measure the impact of additional cuts as they are proposed and then connecting with the affected communities. This two-way connection not only allows us to document the decline of city services and quality of life, but also to tell stories through the experiences of the residents who are most impacted. We also use solution-based journalism to help people cope with the loss of services. This reporter produces 2-3 deeper stories per week.

Reporter: Ellen Wagner