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In today's newsletter:
- Could downtown Youngstown lose its steam heat system this winter?
- How "The YO" could help bring a new skate park to Youngstown.
- Why is Youngstown leading the nation in "zombie" foreclosures?
Also on today's calendar: South Dakota Coyotes at Youngstown State Penguins Football and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Clouds and sun with a t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.
- Saturday: Humid with partial sunshine, temps: high: 81, low: 55.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Company Shows 'Continuing Interest' in SOBE Assets (businessjournaldaily.com) — Downtown Youngstown customers of SOBE Thermal face uncertainty as the utility's receiver warns it may run out of money by November and could seek approval to abandon its steam system. Detroit Thermal is the only company showing strong interest in taking over, while city officials and the Ohio Consumers' Counsel challenge steep emergency rate hikes and lobby for state assistance. 
• 'The YO' Film Puts City at Center of the Extreme Sports World (businessjournaldaily.com) — A new locally made documentary, "The YO," puts Youngstown and its daredevil extreme sports community front and center, from downtown stair sets to the Market Street Bridge. The film premiered to about 2,000 fans at Stambaugh Auditorium, where Mayor Derrick McDowell honored the Mizicko brothers on stage. The filmmaker is now submitting the movie to festivals and backing a push for a new outdoor skate park in Youngstown.
• 'Zombie' Foreclosures Are Most Common in These Midwestern Cities (lmtonline.com) — Youngstown tops a new national list for "zombie" foreclosures, with more than 12% of homes in foreclosure sitting vacant and abandoned. The report explains how owners leaving too early can create long-term eyesores that drag down neighboring property values, but also how experienced investors sometimes turn these distressed properties into opportunities. It also offers advice for struggling owners to avoid creating a zombie home.
📸 Around Youngstown
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Youngstown
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★ Featured events ★
- Charley Crockett →
Youngstown Foundation, 100 E Federal St, Youngstown
7:30 pm
Saturday September 19
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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 - South Dakota Coyotes at Youngstown State Penguins Football →
Stambaugh Stadium, 577 5th Ave, Youngstown
2:00 pm - Fargo Force at Youngstown Phantoms →
Covelli Centre, 229 E Front St, Youngstown
6:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
Saturday September 26
Saturday October 3
📣 Youngstown Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Varsity Football @ Liberty
Boardman Local 1 Leopard Way, Youngstown, OH 44505, USA
7:00 pm - Varsity Football - LaBrae
McDonald Local 501 W 2nd St, McDonald, OH 44437, USA
7:00 pm - JV Football @ LaBrae
McDonald Local LaBrae High School, 1001 N Leavitt Rd NW, Leavittsburg, OH 4443
10:00 am - No School - Labor Day
McDonald Local McDonald, OH 44437 - Labor Day- No Classes
Boardman Local Youngstown, OH 44512 - Labor Day- No School
Austintown Local Youngstown, OH 44515 - AIS Picture Day
Austintown Intermediate Youngstown, OH 44515 - Kindergarten First Full Day
Hubbard Exempted Village Hubbard, OH 44425
Friday September 4
Saturday September 5
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Nature Watch: Morning Glory, "
It's a beautiful morning, ah I think I'll go outside for a while and just smile Just take in some clean fresh air, " (The Rascals) 1968. Perfect… (Nextdoor Kirkmere) - Use parchment paper on your cutting board.
Knife doesn't cut paper while slicing or chopping veggies or even bread slices. I wipe of mess with paper towel & reuse till I need a new paper… (Nextdoor Schenley)
- Family Dollar posted a job opening for Assistant Manager II in Youngstown. Apply here.
- MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Microbiology Technician Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $20-$37/Hr in Youngstown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Youngstown here.
🗞 Nearby News
Campbell
- Metroparks seeks to extend water trail designation (vindy.com)
- Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County adjusts hours (wkbn.com)
- Ranking the 5 Thinnest Position Groups on Cleveland Browns' 2026 Roster (wkbn.com)
Struthers
- Community theater thrives at Top Hat (vindy.com)
- A snippet of opening ceremonies at the Canfield Fair (wfmj.com)
- Mineral Ridge tops rival McDonald in marathon 5-setter (vindy.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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