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What's up Youngstown! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What could Youngstown schools' new rating mean for state oversight?
  • What Youngstown's new infant mortality summit means for Mahoning County families
  • Which Nonviolence Week Youngstown events should you add to your calendar?

Also on today's calendar: Bayou Blue a tribute to CCR & Linda Ronstadt with Taylor Borton and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 74 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Sunday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, temps: high: 73, low: 54.
  • Monday: Variable clouds with a shower, with a high of 67 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Is it time for Youngstown schools to be released from academic distress status? (ideastream.org) — Youngstown City School District has finally met Ohio's state standards, earning three stars overall on the latest report card and prompting calls to end its long-running "academic distress" status. Superintendent Jeremy Batchelor highlights record graduation rates and gains in readiness and gap closing, while acknowledging ongoing challenges like high chronic absenteeism that the district is still working to address.
   

2. Combating infant mortality in Mahoning County (wfmj.com) — A $15,000 grant is helping fund an infant mortality summit in Youngstown, where local and state health leaders are focusing on improving prenatal and early-child care access for Mahoning County families. While infant mortality rates have inched down, Youngstown health officials say more community education, managed-care support, and coordinated resources are needed to keep local babies and mothers healthier.
   

3. Week-long calendar of events planned for 'Nonviolence Week' in Youngstown (wfmj.com) — Youngstown residents can look forward to a full Ohio Nonviolence Week schedule from October 4–10, with nearly every day offering a local event you can attend. From the downtown parade and rally to art, poetry, lectures, and a final community discussion on nonviolence, most activities are free or low-cost and centered around familiar Youngstown venues.
   

4. Howland Library shuts its doors for $2.2M expansion project: What patrons need to know (mahoningmatters.com) — If you rely on the Howland branch of the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, plan ahead: the building is now closed until spring 2027 for a $2.2 million expansion. Nearby Youngstown-area residents can still return items in the outdoor drop box, at other Warren-Trumbull branches, or on the Bookmobile while crews add new children's, teen, and study spaces and upgrade the building's infrastructure.
   

5. Youngstown employees raise more than $8K for Air Reserve Station Airmen, families (mahoningmatters.com) — Greenwood Chevrolet employees in the Youngstown area raised $8,370 this summer through weekly R.E.D. Friday donations to support Airmen and families at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station. With help from a matching donor, the money will stay local, funding morale and family programs for members of the 910th Airlift Wing community, including those currently deployed.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday September 19
  • JV Football - Western Reserve
    McDonald Local, 501 W 2nd St, McDonald
    10:00 am
  • Region Zero September Meeting →
    Thirsty Frog, 5423 Mahoning Ave. Suite F, Austintown
    1:00 pm
    • Monday September 21
  • Jr. High Volleyball - Mineral Ridge
    McDonald High School, 600 Iowa Ave, McDonald
    5:00 pm
  • Jr. High Football @ Mineral Ridge
    Mineral Ridge High School, 1334 Seaborn St, Mineral Ridge
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Next time you shop, ask your checkout person what kind of candy bar they like and buy them one.
    I did today at self checkout, but still, it's a nice thing to do. I really enjoyed my 3 Musketeers bar. I hope I made your day with a laugh. (Nextdoor Schenley)
  • Looking for a quote on gutter cleaning and ranch home Christmas lighting.
    My husband has Parkinson's and can't do it anymore (Nextdoor Knollwood)
  • MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Activities Assistant Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $20-$37/Hr in Youngstown. Apply here.
  • Servpro posted a job opening for Full Time Day Shift General Cleaner at YSU 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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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