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Hello again Youngstown! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How new concert sponsors could boost downtown Youngstown nights this fall
  • Which Youngstown leaders made Leadership Mahoning Valley's Class of 2027?
  • How a YSU professor's Rwanda work is reshaping classes in Youngstown

Also on today's calendar: Bayou Blue a tribute to CCR & Linda Ronstadt with Taylor Borton and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Monday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, temps: high: 71, low: 52.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Youngstown concert promoter lands first international sponsor ahead of fall shows (mahoningmatters.com) — Two big tribute concerts are coming to Penguin City Brewing in downtown Youngstown on September 26 and October 3, backed by the first international sponsor for local promoter Ellis Music Events. The shows aim to draw visitors from across the region, boost nearby businesses, and showcase Youngstown as a growing live entertainment destination while partnering with local attractions like Nightmare in Niles.
   

• Leadership Mahoning Valley to introduce Class of 2027 at kick-off breakfast (mahoningmatters.com) — Leadership Mahoning Valley is welcoming its Class of 2027, which includes many leaders from Youngstown institutions like the Business Incubator, Youngstown City School District, and local hospitals. Residents can attend the September 24 kick-off breakfast in Warren to support these 44 emerging and established leaders who will spend nine months tackling issues that shape Youngstown and the wider Mahoning Valley.
   

• YSU Professor Leads Trauma-Informed Care Training in Rwanda (businessjournaldaily.com) — A Youngstown State University social work professor is using her expertise in trauma-informed care to train healthcare professionals and students in Rwanda, while building partnerships that feed directly into YSU courses. Her work is shaping new wellness and trauma curricula back in Youngstown, creating future study-abroad and service-learning opportunities for local nursing and social work students.
   

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  • Well, the Chemo and radiation has kicked my butt.
    Drinking lots of water. Going to try some soup next. (Nextdoor Newport Glen)
  • These 2 kittens were Abandon and free to a good home.
    1 male, 1 female. I have had them for a couple weeks now and they are doing great with everything including kitty litter. text / call or email. I… (Nextdoor Arbor Cir)
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member in Youngstown. Apply here.
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Assistant Restaurant Manager - OVERNIGHT in Youngstown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Youngstown here.

🗞 Nearby News

Campbell

  • Goodwill opens new location in Campbell - (vindy.com)
  • Property transfers for Sept. 12 (vindy.com)
  • Police blotters for Austintown, Boardman, Canfield for Sept. 12 (vindy.com)

Struthers

  • Polish festival brings polka music, homemade dishes back to Struthers (wfmj.com)
  • Elizabeth Louise Himes, Youngstown, Ohio (wkbn.com)
  • Top Hat's 'Come From Away' makes art out of tragedy (vindy.com)

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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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