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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:

  • See what’s new inside Youngstown’s renovated Boys & Girls Clubs building.
  • How a $3M Austintown project could reshape local industrial space
  • See what the new 1st Ward “Love & Grit” page offers you

Also on today's calendar: "Who's Holiday" Presented by The Millennial Theatre Company.

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Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A little snow, mainly later, with a high of 32 and low of 12 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Sunday: Very cold with snow at times, temps: high: 21, low: 17.
  • Monday: Mostly cloudy and very cold, with a high of 22 and low of 18 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Boys & Girls Clubs of Youngstown Opens Renovated Building (businessjournaldaily.com) — Youngstown families will soon have access to a fully renovated Boys & Girls Clubs building on Oak Hill Avenue, reopening Monday with space for up to 150 kids. The upgraded facility now includes a computer lab, maker space, art room, digital arts area and improved entrance, all backed by strong support from Rotary, local officials and state funding.
   

2. Developer Anticipates Spring Groundbreaking for $3M Spec Building (businessjournaldaily.com) — A new 25,000-square-foot industrial building near Youngstown is slated to break ground this spring in Austintown, backed by a 60% tax abatement from Mahoning County and township leaders. The nearly $3 million Silica Road project, supported by a $500,000 JobsOhio grant, aims to attract new tenants and expand space for local businesses in a tight industrial market.
   

3. New web link provides needed info for residents of Youngstown 1st Ward (wfmj.com) — Residents of Youngstown’s 1st Ward now have a one-stop online page with housing help, key phone numbers, and direct contact information for local officials. Councilman Julius Oliver and the Economic Action Group created the “Love & Grit Mantra” link to quickly connect neighbors with city services, safety contacts, and other vital resources. It’s designed to make getting help in Youngstown faster and easier.
   

4. Women to lead Youngstown police, fire departments (vindy.com) — Youngstown will start 2026 with historic new leadership as Detective Sgt. Sharon Cole becomes the city’s first female police chief and Capt. Courtney Kelly its first female fire chief. Mayor‑elect Derrick McDowell says their appointments are part of a broader shakeup at City Hall aimed at strengthening public safety and city services for residents.
   

5. Altrusa Youngstown Reaches Book Donation Milestone (businessjournaldaily.com) — A Youngstown-based volunteer project has now redirected more than 20,000 donated books back into local homes, schools and agencies across Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties. Working with Youngstown Area Goodwill, Altrusa Youngstown volunteers sort and distribute free books to families, students, seniors and community partners, with plans to expand as demand grows.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • ❄️ It is a little bit chilly out this morning.
    Main roads are salted. Side roads (Most) being done shout-out to Canfield township they are on it. Our commercial lots are ready for employees and… (Nextdoor Boardman And Poland)
  • I’ll be out doing driveways!
    Let me know if you need me. I’ll be happy to get it done for you. Thanks in advance (Nextdoor Ridgewood)
  • Molly Maid posted a job opening for Copia - House Cleaner in Youngstown. Apply here.
  • Republic Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Maintenance Shop Inventory Clerk 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!

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