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Hi Youngstown! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Youngstown native is now a Top Ten superintendent
  • Meet the 83-year-old and local heroes in YSU’s latest graduating class
  • Why Youngstown’s Jewish leaders say security funding can’t be ignored

Today's riddle: What did the stop sign say to the yield sign? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly cloudy and very cold, with a high of 21 and low of 13 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Tuesday: High clouds and not as cold, temps: high: 35, low: 29.
  • Wednesday: More clouds than sun, with a high of 39 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Education guru named among Top Ten Superintendents of 2025 (theroanoketribune.org) — Youngstown residents can take pride that City School District superintendent Jeremy Batchelor has been named one of Education Insider’s Top Ten Superintendents of 2025. A Youngstown native, he’s credited with driving data-focused improvement, stronger communication, and deeper relationships across YCSD while vocally defending the value of public education.
   

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2. About 900 earn degrees at YSU (tribtoday.com) — Youngstown State University just celebrated fall commencement in Youngstown, where about 900 students earned degrees across multiple colleges at Beeghly Center. Local stories stood out, including 83-year-old graduate Carol Skye and longtime Youngstown police employee Sonia Wilson-Green, while speakers like President Bill Johnson and jazz trumpeter Sean Jones urged grads to embrace their potential and values.
   

3. Youngstown Area Jewish Federation releases statement on Bondi Beach shooting (wkbn.com) — Youngstown’s Jewish community leaders are speaking out after the deadly antisemitic shooting at Bondi Beach in Australia, stressing that such violence shows the danger of normalized Jew hatred. The Youngstown Area Jewish Federation says it remains on high alert, works closely with law enforcement, and is urging government leaders to maintain strong security funding for Jewish institutions.
   

4. Five Penguins Reach Double Figures as YSU Tops Thiel 103-52 (ysusports.com) — Youngstown State men’s basketball stayed perfect at home in Youngstown, routing Division III Thiel 103-52 at Beeghly Center’s Zidian Family Arena. Five Penguins scored in double figures, with Cris Carroll leading the way, and YSU now turns to Horizon League play Wednesday at Robert Morris, with coverage on ESPN+ and 570 WKBN.
   

5. Experiments mix holidays and science (vindy.com) — Youngstown families packed the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County for a hands-on holiday science show led by nationally known educator Jason “Mr. Science” Lindsey. Kids helped conduct electricity, floated ornaments, launched a “Santa” down a chimney, and even made take-home fake snow, while parents learned how simple, supervised experiments at home can keep children curious and excited about science.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I recently saw a post from somebody asking us retired folks if SS is enough to retire on.
    Went back to respond and of course couldn't navigate back to the original post... So consider this a PSA post as this is an issue very near & dear… (Nextdoor Mary Ann)
  • I will be baking nut kolachi on the 21st and welcome orders.
    Pickup is scheduled for the 22nd in Youngstown near Cornersburg. Apricot kolachi with homemade preserves is also available. (Nextdoor Mary Ann)
  • BJ's Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitorial in Youngstown. Apply here.
  • Burlington posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time 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!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know either. They were speaking in sign language.
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