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In today's newsletter:

  • Which Hispanic Heritage Month events can you join in Youngstown?
  • How can your Youngstown business land contracts with big buyers?
  • Will Youngstown Council save a key grocery and add new jobs?

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

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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📰 News we're reading

1. YSU celebrates Hispanic National Heritage Month with a diverse selection of events (ysu.edu) — Youngstown State University is marking Hispanic Heritage Month with a full slate of events from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, starting with an opening ceremony at the Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County. Local residents are invited to join campus groups and community partners in celebrating Hispanic and Latino histories, cultures, and contributions through talks, activities, and collaborations across Youngstown.
   

2. YBI Connector Event Links Businesses with Buyers (businessjournaldaily.com) — Youngstown business owners can connect directly with major buyers and learn how to win contracts at the Sept. 23 Connector event at the Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County. Hosted by the Minority Business Assistance Center at YBI, the free session features procurement experts, agencies with active bids, and entrepreneurs sharing real-world contracting advice.
   

3. Youngstown Council Agenda Includes Grants, Property Sale, Abatements (businessjournaldaily.com) — Youngstown City Council will weigh a $350,000 grant to keep Village Plaza Sparkle Market open and prevent a neighborhood food desert, while also considering incentives to bring BBM Railway Equipment jobs into the city. Members will also vote on selling the former Bottom Dollar Food building to Potential Development School and renewing several local tax abatements.
   

4. Lamppost Program Connects Local Farms with Schools (businessjournaldaily.com) — A new farm-to-school breakfast pilot at South Range Schools is bringing locally raised eggs and sausage to students twice a week, with Youngstown State University's dietetics program interested in studying its impact on learning and behavior. The effort, led by Lamppost Farm and Tierra Verde Farm, could expand to more Mahoning Valley districts and connect schools with additional local producers if the trial succeeds.
   

5. Youngstown juveniles nabbed after fleeing in stolen car (vindy.com) — A juvenile from Youngstown was arrested after Warren police chased a stolen Hyundai that had been reported taken from Youngstown, eventually stopping it near Packard Park. Five youths fled on foot but were all captured, with one facing multiple charges and the others released to their parents.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday September 15
  • Cross Country - Suburban League
    McDonald Local, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Rd, Canfield
    4:45 pm
  • Prenatal Breastfeeding Class →
    Mercy Health — St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, 8401 Market Street, Boardman
    5:00 pm
  • Boardman Band Night
    Spartan Stadium
    5:00 pm
    • Wednesday September 16
  • Girls Golf - MVAC Championshi[
    Salem Hills Golf & Country Club, 12688 S Salem-Warren Rd, Salem

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Explore your creative side at my Introduction to Creative Writing workshop at Davis Family YMCA on 45 McClurg Rd.
    in Youngstown on Sunday 9/20/26 from 2 to 4 PM. Registration required. Contact the YMCA for more details and to register. 330-480-5656 https://ymcayo… (Nextdoor Woodland Trace)
  • Looking for my cat!
    Anyone around schenley bears den ct chapel hill decamp. He's very old and mostly blind. All black one white spot in chest. Very skinny. Name is Oreo… (Nextdoor South Schenley)
  • Burger King posted a job opening for RM Assistant Manager in Youngstown. Apply here.
  • Circle K posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in Youngstown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Youngstown here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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