Greetings Youngstown! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
Also on today's calendar: South Dakota Coyotes at Youngstown State Penguins Football and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
From our Partner
Today's Youngstown Patch AM is brought to you in part by T-Mobile. After investing billions to light up their network from big cities to small towns, T-Mobile is America's Best Mobile Network in the US according to Ookla Speedtest®. Based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data 1H 2026. We thank T-Mobile for their support in helping to keep communities like ours connected and for making today's Youngstown Patch AM possible.
Find a T-Mobile store near Youngstown.
1. Meander Reservoir water consumers may see water bill increase next year (wkbn.com) — If you get your water in Youngstown from Meander Reservoir, expect a 17% rate hike starting Jan. 1, 2027, with additional increases in 2028 and 2029 to fund dam renovations and rising costs. The Mahoning Valley Sanitary District is asking local judges to approve the plan, and officials say the higher wholesale rates will be passed on to customers.
2. Receiver says SOBE's future is bleak without funds (wkbn.com) — Downtown Youngstown buildings that rely on SOBE Thermal's steam system could lose heat this winter unless major public or private funding arrives within about 60 days. A court-appointed receiver outlines mounting debts, needed boiler repairs, and three stark options, including shutting the plant and pipelines if emergency rate hikes and new money don't materialize.
3. Ohio launches probe into two Valley schools over state testing anomalies (wfmj.com) — Families in Youngstown should know that Southside Academy has been named, along with Newton Falls Elementary, in a statewide investigation into "significant anomalies" in recent Ohio State Testing results. State education officials are reviewing data from 52 schools after irregularities surfaced in Columbus, and local administrators say they've only just received the information and aren't ready to comment yet.
4. 'Zombie' Foreclosures Are Most Common in These Midwestern Cities (lmtonline.com) — Youngstown ranks at the top nationally for so‑called "zombie" foreclosures, with more than one in ten homes in foreclosure sitting vacant and abandoned. A new report warns these properties can drag down nearby home values and safety, but also notes they may present opportunities for experienced cash buyers who can handle repairs, liens, and back taxes.
5. Father, son convicted of killing mail carrier (vindy.com) — A Youngstown man and his son from Warren have been convicted in federal court for the premeditated 2024 killing of a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier on his route in Warren. Jurors found they stalked the victim in a pickup before opening fire, and both now face potential life sentences when they return for sentencing in December.
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Ok Youngstown! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Sign up for free local newsletters and alerts for the
Youngstown Patch
Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.