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In today's newsletter:
- How will Judge Rusu’s new role shape Ohio’s courts?
- How did Youngstown volunteers collect over 1,100 toys for sick kids?
Today's riddle: What did the balloon say to the doctor? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Mostly cloudy; breezy, colder, with a high of 31 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Monday: A little afternoon rain, temps: high: 39, low: 34.
- Tuesday: Cloudy with areas of drizzle, with a high of 47 and low of 31 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Judge Rusu Appointed to Ohio Judicial College (businessjournaldaily.com) — A Mahoning County probate judge from Youngstown has been tapped to help shape judicial education statewide. Judge Robert N. Rusu Jr. will begin a three-year term on the Ohio Judicial College Board of Trustees in January, representing probate judges and influencing training for courts across Ohio.
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• Groups, Students Help Bring Holiday Cheer to Akron Children's Patients (businessjournaldaily.com) — Youngstown-based fraternities, sororities, and Choffin Career & Technical Center students teamed up to donate more than 1,180 toys to young patients at Akron Children’s. Their effort, rooted in a mission to serve the Youngstown community, will comfort hospitalized kids throughout the holidays and into next year.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Frost & Lights: Winter Nights
Fellows Riverside Gardens , 123 McKinley Ave , Youngstown
10:00 am - Smokin’ T’s BBQ: Where Flavor Meets Purpose — BIRDFISH
Birdfish Brewing Co. , 140 E Park Ave , Columbiana
2:00 pm - Do Good With Chipotle
Chipotle Mexican Grill , 1922 Niles Cortland Rd SE , Warren
4:00 pm - Full Spectrum Monthly Food Pantry - Free to anyone!
660 W Earle Ave , Youngstown
7:00 pm - You Choose Any Wooden Project Dec 21st 2:30 pm
3649 Canfield Rd , Canfield
7:30 pm - NAMA-Stay for Chair Yoga!
311 S Main St , Poland
4:00 pm - Birdfish Bar Bingo — BIRDFISH
Birdfish Brewing Co. , 140 E Park Ave , Columbiana
6:00 pm - Village Offices Closed
Village of Lordstown , 1455 Salt Springs Rd , Warren - Bar Karaoke
880 Youngstown-Poland Rd , Struthers
9:00 pm - Bar Bingo with Roberto Musch
880 Youngstown-Poland Rd , Struthers
10:00 pm - Boozin' & Groovin' // Analog Night with tiltnboogie — BIRDFISH
Birdfish Brewing Co. , 140 E Park Ave , Columbiana
7:00 pm - Strums & Drums
Cork & Cap Bottle Shop & Tasting Room , 3225 Elm Rd NE , Warren
7:00 pm
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Monday December 22
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
Friday December 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My water pressure in my master bathrooom is low in the main and hand nozzle.
I unscrewed the shower head and there is no sediment buildup. I need a recommendation on who (plumber) could fix this issue. (Nextdoor Newport Glen) - Anyone know this dog?
I have a dog at my house so I can't take him in. It's cold so i have no choice but to drop him off at the dog warden (Nextdoor Steelton)
- TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Material Handler in Youngstown. Apply here.
- Denny's Corporation posted a job opening for Dishwasher/Service Assistant - Franchise in Youngstown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Youngstown here.
🗞 Nearby News
Campbell
- Property tax reform bills become law (vindy.com)
Struthers
- On the record: Struthers, Trumbull County (vindy.com)
- William D. Kinsley, Youngstown, Ohio (wkbn.com)
Boardman
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-- The Patch AM Team
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