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Thursday September 10th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good day Youngstown! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Youngstown parents told the school board about busing problems
  • When and where to get free back-to-school vaccines in Youngstown
  • See which Youngstown programs just landed new opioid recovery funding

Also on today's calendar: Bayou Blue a tribute to CCR & Linda Ronstadt with Taylor Borton and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Not as warm but humid, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 55.
  • Saturday: Sunshine with a stray t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Busing issues take front seat at Youngstown BOE meeting (vindy.com) — Youngstown parents are pressing the school board over serious busing problems, from late and missing buses to children losing transportation they previously had. District leaders defend their new contract with Peterman Bus but admit early missteps, while a local transportation company offers help and the board schedules an October community meeting to address leadership, priorities, and communication.
   

2. Youngstown Health District, Library to offer student vaccine clinics (metromonthly.net) — Families in Youngstown can get free back-to-school vaccines for their children at two upcoming Saturday clinics hosted by the city health district and the public library. One clinic is Sept. 12 at Michael Kusalaba Library and another Oct. 3 at Newport Library, both in Youngstown, with staff emphasizing accessibility, health equity, and support for local families.
   

3. Grants awarded for local drug treatment and prevention efforts (wytv.com) — Mahoning and Trumbull counties are receiving $1.86 million in opioid settlement grants, with several projects based in or serving Youngstown residents. Local groups like Lit Youngstown and YUMADAOP will expand recovery-focused writing groups, prevention programs, housing, transportation, and reentry support, aiming to reduce overdoses and remove barriers to long-term sobriety across the community.
   

4. YSU live music event to fundraise for Akron Children's (wytv.com) — Youngstown-area residents can support Akron Children's Hospital by attending YSU Guinathon's Music for Miracles concert at 7 17 Credit Union Field at Eastwood on Sept. 18. The show features Fleetwood Mac and Alanis Morissette tribute bands plus a local battle of the bands, with $15 tickets and all proceeds benefiting pediatric care.
   

5. YSU students given chance to network with future employers (wytv.com) — Youngstown State University business students just had a chance to meet dozens of potential employers during "Meet the Employers Day" inside Williamson College of Business Administration. The event, held in Youngstown, helped graduating seniors seek full-time jobs and gave younger students a low-pressure way to explore internships and practice networking with local companies.
   

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  • Nature Watch: Lunar Phase: The pre dawn skies over Youngstown, Ohio are illuminated by the awesome Crescent Moon and Venus.
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    Missing 1 month now from rockdale. Last sighting was about 2 weeks ago near glendale. Shes also been seen on amherst! Lucy looks alot like similar… (Nextdoor Boardman And Poland)
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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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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