Correspondent YOUNGSTOWN — Despite numerous unexpected challenges 2020 presented to many area businesses, groups and faith-based organizations, the Mahoning Valley Association of Churches managed to end the year slightly in the black. “Our financial situation was similar to how it began in 2020, despite difficulties due to the pandemic,” MVAC’s outgoing president, the Rev. Ted Brown, said during Thursday’s virtual annual board meeting. Specifically, the Christian-based organization saw a $397 surplus, as it began last year with an $8,398 budget and closed out 2020 with $8,795, Brow...