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In today's newsletter:
- How much will Youngstown water bills rise over the next three years?
- Could downtown Youngstown buildings really lose heat this winter?
- Why is a Youngstown school under state testing investigation?
Also on today's calendar: South Dakota Coyotes at Youngstown State Penguins Football and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Humid with partial sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 55 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 79, low: 56.
- Monday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 81 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Meander Reservoir water consumers may see water bill increase next year (wkbn.com) — If you get your water in Youngstown from Meander Reservoir, expect a 17% rate hike starting Jan. 1, 2027, with additional increases in 2028 and 2029 to fund dam renovations and rising costs. The Mahoning Valley Sanitary District is asking local judges to approve the plan, and officials say the higher wholesale rates will be passed on to customers. 
2. Receiver says SOBE's future is bleak without funds (wkbn.com) — Downtown Youngstown buildings that rely on SOBE Thermal's steam system could lose heat this winter unless major public or private funding arrives within about 60 days. A court-appointed receiver outlines mounting debts, needed boiler repairs, and three stark options, including shutting the plant and pipelines if emergency rate hikes and new money don't materialize.
3. Ohio launches probe into two Valley schools over state testing anomalies (wfmj.com) — Families in Youngstown should know that Southside Academy has been named, along with Newton Falls Elementary, in a statewide investigation into "significant anomalies" in recent Ohio State Testing results. State education officials are reviewing data from 52 schools after irregularities surfaced in Columbus, and local administrators say they've only just received the information and aren't ready to comment yet.
4. 'Zombie' Foreclosures Are Most Common in These Midwestern Cities (lmtonline.com) — Youngstown ranks at the top nationally for so‑called "zombie" foreclosures, with more than one in ten homes in foreclosure sitting vacant and abandoned. A new report warns these properties can drag down nearby home values and safety, but also notes they may present opportunities for experienced cash buyers who can handle repairs, liens, and back taxes.
5. Father, son convicted of killing mail carrier (vindy.com) — A Youngstown man and his son from Warren have been convicted in federal court for the premeditated 2024 killing of a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier on his route in Warren. Jurors found they stalked the victim in a pickup before opening fire, and both now face potential life sentences when they return for sentencing in December.
📸 Around Youngstown
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Youngstown
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★ Featured events ★
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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 - Inaugural Motorcycle Run in Memory of "Dr." Jerry Hrabosky →
Youngstown OH - 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
Sunday September 13
Saturday September 26
Saturday October 3
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🗓 Events Nearby
- JV Football @ LaBrae
McDonald Local LaBrae High School, 1001 N Leavitt Rd NW, Leavittsburg, OH 4443
10:00 am - Labor Day- No School
Austintown Local Youngstown, OH 44515 - Labor Day- No Classes
Boardman Local Youngstown, OH 44512 - No School - Labor Day
McDonald Local McDonald, OH 44437 - AIS Picture Day
Austintown Intermediate Youngstown, OH 44515 - Kindergarten First Full Day
Hubbard Exempted Village Hubbard, OH 44425 - Boys Golf @ Jackson Milton
McDonald Local Olde Dutch Mill Golf Course & Sports Facility, 2745 Grandview Rd\
3:30 pm
Saturday September 5
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Happy 1st birthday my little baby Liam.
Hope you have a great day I know you will. I'm trying my hardest baby to make sure you are happy on your beautiful day. We love you so much. (Nextdoor Idora) - Nature Watch;
Lunar Phase: Pre dawn Half Moon draped in pre dawn fog. A great start to another great day. Why is it great? Because I'm alive and Blessed to share… (Nextdoor Kirkmere)
- MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Forklift Driver Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $18-$36/Hr in Youngstown. Apply here.
- InstaSwim posted a job opening for Private Swim Instructor in Youngstown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Youngstown here.
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