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Happening soon: Reggae Night at the Westside Bowl on the Youngstown Patch calendar
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:
- Bonds lowered in two Youngstown shooting cases—here's what changed.
- How Youngstown employers can tap $10,000 per worker for training.
- See how an abandoned Youngstown street became a sought-after neighborhood
Also on today's calendar: Charley Crockett and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 94, low: 73.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, a t-storm; hot, with a high of 91 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Bond reduced for suspects arraigned this month in separate manslaughter cases (wytv.com) — Two defendants in separate Youngstown-area shooting deaths recently had their bonds reduced in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court but both remain jailed. The cases involve fatal shootings on Benita Avenue and North Maryland Avenue, with upcoming court dates and strict bond conditions closely watched in the city's justice system. 
2. JobsOhio, Lake to River Kickstarts Program to Build Workforce (businessjournaldaily.com) — A new JobsOhio Technician Path program, announced at Youngstown State University's Excellence Training Center, is offering employers $10,000 per worker to train technicians in earn-to-learn programs. With Mahoning Valley Manufacturers Coalition as regional liaison, Youngstown-area companies can tap this funding now to upskill workers for advanced manufacturing and other high-demand industries.
3. YNDC shows off houses on newly redeveloped Cliff View Street (wkbn.com) — A once-abandoned stretch on Youngstown's lower South Side has been transformed into Cliff View Street, where six new homes across from Mill Creek Park have already sold. Backed by American Rescue Plan funds, the YNDC project showcases strong demand for well-built, affordable housing and is encouraging city leaders to pursue more new construction nearby.
4. ATTOM data says national vacancy rate unchanged in Q3; N.J. rates among lowest in U.S. (roi-nj.com) — Youngstown tops a new national list for "zombie" homes, with 12.1% of properties in foreclosure sitting vacant. While the overall U.S. vacancy rate is low, this high local share signals ongoing neighborhood and housing-market challenges that Youngstown residents and officials may need to confront.
5. YSU Students Honored at Statehouse for Export Program (businessjournaldaily.com) — Youngstown State University students recently earned statewide recognition at the Ohio Statehouse for completing the Ohio Export Internship Program, which pairs students with businesses on real-world trade projects. Their work in exporting and supply chain management is helping local talent build careers while supporting Ohio companies competing in global markets.
📸 Around Youngstown
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Youngstown
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★ Featured events ★
- Reggae Night at the Westside Bowl →
Westside Bowl, 2617 Mahoning Ave, Youngstown
7:00 pm
Thursday September 3
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Other local events
- Board of Education Meeting
Youngstown City School District Choffin Career & Technical Center, 200 E Wood St, Youngstown, O
5:00 pm - Charley Crockett →
Youngstown Foundation, 100 E Federal St, Youngstown
7:30 pm - South Dakota Coyotes at Youngstown State Penguins Football →
Stambaugh Stadium, 577 5th Ave, Youngstown
2:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
Saturday September 19
Saturday September 26
📣 Youngstown Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Boys Golf @ Springfield
McDonald Local Bedford Trails Golf Course, 713 Bedford Rd, Lowellville, OH 444
3:30 pm - Suburban League Meet
McDonald Local Woodland Park, 600 Ohio Ave, McDonald, OH 44437, USA
4:45 pm - Tennis - Southeast
McDonald Local Woodland Park, 600 Ohio Ave, McDonald, OH 44437, USA
5:30 pm - Varsity/JV Volleyball - Sebring
McDonald Local Sebring McKinley High School, 225 E Indiana Ave, Sebring, OH 44
5:30 pm - Varsity/JV Volleyball @ Sebring
McDonald Local Sebring McKinley High School, 225 E Indiana Ave, Sebring, OH 44
5:30 pm - Bar Trivia & Name That Tune →
Tangier Bar & Pizza, 880 Youngstown-Poland Rd, Struthers
6:00 pm - Elementary 1-Mile Run (Grades 3-6)
McDonald Local Woodland Park
6:45 pm - First Day of Kindergarten Girls Only
Hubbard Exempted Village Hubbard, OH 44425
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I posted about taking Milo in a while back.
He was in very poor health but is now thriving. He's been to the vet and has his shots. Put a healthy amount of weight on and overall just the… (Nextdoor S Four Mile) - We are still looking for lucy!
Last sighting was about a week-week and a half ago around corner of rockdale/glendale/Amherst. In boardman! (Nextdoor Boardman And Poland)
- Youngstown State University posted a job opening for Academic Budget Officer in Youngstown. Apply here.
- Soccer Shots posted a job opening for Future Opening: Preschool Soccer Coach - Youngstown/Warren/Boardman- Part Time in Youngstown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Youngstown here.
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: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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