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🌱 Patch AM: Youngstown gathers Thursday to honor the life of Mari Etta Keels

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Good day Youngstown! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Youngstown gathers Thursday to honor the life of Mari Etta Keels
  • How Mercy Health's new three-year plan could change Youngstown's health
  • Youngstown community remembers the life and music of Brian Hughes

Also on today's calendar: Bayou Blue a tribute to CCR & Linda Ronstadt with Taylor Borton and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Cloudy, a shower or two; cool, with a high of 61 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Cool with rain and drizzle, temps: high: 61, low: 48.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 68 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Mari Etta Keels, Youngstown, Ohio (wkbn.com) — Youngstown residents are saying goodbye to Mari Etta Keels, a beloved local known for her kindness, creativity, and community involvement. Calling hours and funeral services will be held Thursday morning at L.E. Black Funeral Home on McGuffey Road, offering friends and neighbors a chance to honor her life and support her family.
   

2. Mercy Health announces Community Health Improvement Plan (metromonthly.net) — Mercy Health – Youngstown is rolling out a three-year Community Health Improvement Plan focused on better access to care, chronic disease management, and maternal and child health across the Mahoning Valley. Expect more mobile Care-A-Van visits, nutrition programs, and expanded pregnancy support, all shaped by local survey feedback and partnerships with community groups and county health departments.
   

3. Brian C. Hughes, Youngstown, Ohio (wkbn.com) — Youngstown friends and neighbors are mourning Brian C. Hughes, a Youngstown-born East High and Youngstown State graduate remembered for his music, warmth, and love of family. Visitation and a Celebration of Life will be held Saturday morning at Friendship Baptist Church in Girard, giving local residents a chance to pay their respects.
   

4. When should your child find a general physician? (wytv.com) — A Youngstown-area pediatrician explains when teens should move from a pediatrician to an adult doctor, often sometime in high school but as late as age 21. Drawing on his knowledge of Youngstown and nearby communities, he helps families match with adult physicians by gender preference, location, and communication style so both parents and kids feel comfortable.
   

5. Don't let your health get lost in the fall rush (tribtoday.com) — With fall routines ramping up in Youngstown, Mercy Health doctors urge residents not to delay preventive care, screenings, and recommended treatments. They say scheduling checkups now can help manage chronic issues, avoid holiday appointment crunches, and ensure you use any remaining insurance benefits before the plan year ends.
   

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