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Spotted on the Youngstown calendar: Reggae Night at the Westside Bowl
Hey there, Youngstown! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How this Indianola Avenue closure could affect your Youngstown commute
- Texas man's insanity plea in Austintown shooting heads through Youngstown court
- Want to explore how war reshapes society? YSU's free series explains.
Also on today's calendar: Charley Crockett.
Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Clouds and sun, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.
- Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 82, low: 58.
- Friday: Partly sunny with a shower, with a high of 81 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Part of Indianola Avenue to be closed starting Wednesday (vindy.com) — A brick-paved stretch of Indianola Avenue between Homewood and Poland avenues in Youngstown will close for about a week starting Wednesday so crews can investigate sinkhole-related sewer problems. Local traffic will still be allowed, and the city plans to repair the base, fix any sewer issues, pour new concrete, and then fully pave that section within the next month. 
2. Texas man pleads not guilty in Austintown shooting (wkbn.com) — In Youngstown, a Texas man has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to felonious assault charges in an Austintown shooting that cost a local man his leg. The case, heard in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court, includes a continued $75,000 bond and a requested mental health evaluation as investigators release few details about the April incident.
3. YSU to present four-part lecture series about evolution of conflict (vindy.com) — Youngstown State University is launching a free, four-part public lecture series on military history at the Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor throughout the 2026–27 academic year. Residents, veterans, students, and faculty can explore topics like Indigenous resistance, cultural memory of war, social change, and environmental impacts of conflict during evening sessions with local scholars and discussions.
4. NFL to review 49ers owner Jed York under conduct policy following arrest (sportsbusinessjournal.com) — NFL officials are reviewing San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York under the league's personal conduct policy after his arrest in Ohio on prostitution-related allegations, with possible discipline looming. For Youngstown readers, the case hits closer to home because York also serves as CEO of his family's DeBartolo Corp., headquartered in Youngstown, even as he's stepped back from day-to-day 49ers operations.
📸 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
- Charley Crockett →
Youngstown Foundation, 100 E Federal St, Youngstown
7:30 pm
Saturday September 19
📣 Youngstown Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Boys Golf @ Mineral Ridge
McDonald Local Duck Creek Golf Course, 3351 Newton Tomlinson Rd, Warren, OH 44
3:30 pm - Tennis - Lakeview
McDonald Local Woodland Park, 600 Ohio Ave, McDonald, OH 44437, USA
4:00 pm - Varsity/JV Volleyball - Western Reserve
McDonald Local McDonald High School, 600 Iowa Ave, McDonald, OH 44437, USA
5:30 pm - Band Night (Mathews)
McDonald Local Mathews High School, 4429 Warren - Sharon Rd, Vienna, OH 44473\
7:00 pm - Roosevelt Picture Day
McDonald Local Roosevelt Gym - Tennis @ Warren JFK
McDonald Local McDonald, OH 44437
4:00 pm - Boys Golf - Western Reserve
McDonald Local Mahoning Country Club, 710 E Liberty St, Girard, OH 44420, USA
5:30 pm - Jr. High Football - Columbiana
McDonald Local 501 W 2nd St, McDonald, OH 44437, USA
6:00 pm - Varsity Football @ Uniontown Lake
Boardman Local 709 Market Ave SW, Hartville, OH 44632, USA
7:00 pm - Varsity Football @ Malvern High School
McDonald Local Village Park, OH-43, Malvern, OH 44644, USA
7:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
Poppa was LOST on August 24, 2026 in Youngstown, OH 44507 near Market st Youngstown Ohio/Glenwood avenue Youngstown Ohio Sharing for a neighbor… (Nextdoor Oak Hill) - Someone kindly messaged me thinking this was my missing cat.
Shes currently at save a lot on south ave eating if anyone is missing their kitty!! (Nextdoor Boardman And Poland)
- Aimbridge Hospitality posted a job opening for Residence Inn Youngstown Boardman Poland - Laundry Attendant in Youngstown. Apply here.
- Youngstown State University posted a job opening for Administrative Specialist 2 - Dean - STEM 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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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