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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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