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Hello Youngstown! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Ready for reuben pierogi, polka, and vodka on Belmont Avenue?
  • How Youngstown families can still apply for autism holiday mini-grants
  • Planning to see Trump at the Covelli Centre next Monday?

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Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 65 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 74, low: 52.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 72 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. What to expect for National Pierogi Day celebration at Kravitz Deli Youngstown (mahoningmatters.com) — National Pierogi Day in Youngstown is being marked Oct. 8 at Kravitz Deli on Belmont Avenue, where you can enjoy classic and specialty pierogi from morning through evening. Polish Youngstown will add pączki, live polka music, birthday cake, a happy hour with Polish drinks, and themed merchandise, turning the deli into a full Polish-style celebration.
   

2. Autism Society Accepting Applications for Mini-Grants (businessjournaldaily.com) — Families in Youngstown and surrounding counties can now apply for the Autism Society of Mahoning Valley's final round of Mike Hull Memorial Holiday Mini-Grants, open through Oct. 15. The program helps cover sensory, educational, recreational and other autism-related needs, while the group also seeks a new sponsor to keep the tradition going beyond this year.
   

3. Trump to return to the Valley next week (wytv.com) — President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a midterm rally at Youngstown's Covelli Centre on Monday, Oct. 12, with doors opening at 2:30 p.m. Local Republicans say the visit supports his agenda and Ohio allies, and tickets are limited to four per signup for those who want to attend.
   

4. Landlord granted settlement in dispute with company that left Youngstown facility (wkbn.com) — A Mahoning County judge has awarded landlord JPS Ventures $200,000 plus costs and interest after Zoetic Global left its downtown Youngstown refrigerant plant and allegedly broke a five-year lease. The company, which once promised dozens of local jobs, also faces a separate $65,000 judgment to an investor, underscoring ongoing fallout from the abandoned Youngstown facility.
   

5. Landlords want more protections in Schwebel liquidation (wkbn.com) — Landlords for Schwebel Baking properties in Youngstown are backing a liquidation sale but have asked a federal judge for stronger protections on rent, utilities, insurance and cleanup. With 370 local jobs already gone, they want assurances on how sale proceeds will be used before the Oct. 13 hearing that could shape the company's final chapter.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • is this anyones baby?
    Ive left it food and water out and its shy. Hungry and sitting by the apartment trash cans but skitters away when I come near. South avenue #missing… (Nextdoor Wick Park)
  • Missing dog, my dad put our grandma's dog out yesterday and she disappeared (florence n steel st or salt springs rd).
    She's an older dog going blind n little deaf. Her name is Pepsi. Thnx in advance (Nextdoor Bella Vista)
  • pOpshelf posted a job opening for LEAD TEAM MEMBER FT - pOpshelf in BOARDMAN OH S30417 in Youngstown. Apply here.
  • Maverick Currencies posted a job opening for Forex Trader - Youngstown, OH 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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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