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Greetings Youngstown! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Youngstown police are asking neighbors after a deadly weekend shooting
  • Youngstown's Hispanic ministry leader up for major national church honor
  • How a new hire could change mental health help in local courts

Also on today's calendar: Mill Creek MetroParks Autumn Trolley Tours and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 65, low: 43.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 72 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Youngstown Police Department investigating weekend shooting death (mahoningmatters.com) — A man died after being shot multiple times near E. Lucius Avenue in Youngstown, and city detectives along with the Mahoning County coroner are actively investigating. Police say there are no suspects yet and are asking anyone with information to call the Youngstown Police Detective Bureau or Crime Stoppers, where anonymous tips may qualify for a reward.
   

2. Finalist named for Lumen Christi Award (tribtoday.com) — The Diocese of Youngstown is celebrating as Hispanic Ministry coordinator Cristina Hernandez is named one of eight finalists nationwide for the Catholic Extension Society's 2026-27 Lumen Christi Award. Her work supports immigrant families and Spanish-language ministries, including Masses at St. Dominic in Youngstown and other regional parishes, with potential new funding if she wins the top honor this fall.
   

3. Wagner Joins Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery Board (businessjournaldaily.com) — Mahoning County's Mental Health and Recovery Board in Youngstown has hired licensed social worker Rachel Wagner as its new justice system behavioral health navigator, linking courts, jails, and community providers. Her background with Youngstown Municipal Court, Belmont Pines, and local justice agencies is expected to strengthen how residents with mental health needs are connected to care.
   

4. Howland business fire causes interior damage (tribtoday.com) — Fire crews in nearby Howland quickly contained a blaze at Big Daddy's Smoke Shop on Niles Cortland Road, limiting damage to the rear and interior of the business and leaving no one injured. Mutual aid units, including the Youngstown Air Reserve Station Fire Department, were placed in service but ultimately not needed as state investigators now work to determine the cause.
   

5. WATCH: Top Plays of Week 7 around the Valley (wkbn.com) — High school football fans around Youngstown can relive Week 7's biggest highlights, including Mineral Ridge's spectacular one-handed interception that tops the list. From South Range's late-game heroics to Hubbard and United's standout plays, the roundup showcases several local teams strengthening their records as the regular season moves into its final stretch.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Neighbors, at 5:00 this morning I took my dog out to potty and a pack of coyotes moved through the back yard of the brick duplex on the corner of S Raccoon Rd and Greenbriar at the red light.
    I was across the street when I saw them, so I slowly backed away, pulling my dog so we could get back home. I watched as I was backing away, and didn… (Nextdoor Greenbriar)
  • This very friendly cat has been hanging on our porch for about the past few hours.
    The cat is pretty thin and doesn't look very well taken care of but if this is anyone's baby, let me know (Nextdoor Garden District)
  • Family Dollar posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Youngstown. Apply here.
  • REXEL posted a job opening for Quality Inspector in Youngstown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Youngstown here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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