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The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife has chosen Todd Hawkins’ photo of a gray fox as the image for the 2027 Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp to support conservation.

Stamp sales begin March 1 online and at license locations.

AAA East Central reported that gas prices in Northeast Ohio climbed 23 cents to $4.108 per gallon, with Youngstown at about $4.054, as crude oil prices neared $100 per barrel (from Monday’s report).

This rise follows last week’s lower averages.

The inaugural Hub Exchange event will take place Tuesday, Nov.

10 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Waypoint 4180 in Canfield, hosted by the Youngstown Innovation Hub for Aerospace & Defense. Attendees will hear keynotes and panel discussions about local aerospace manufacturing, and tickets cost $100 per person.

Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course (HGMV) hosted its season-opening thoroughbred race on Monday at 12:15 p.m. and will run live races on weekdays through April 8, with the week wrapping up Saturday with a ‘Best of Ohio’ show.

A PUCO judge ruled that SOBE Thermal Energy Systems must continue providing steam heat to two downtown buildings amid disputed emergency rate increases, requiring payment of assessed charges during the pending complaint (each building houses 40 units) while the owners contest the higher rates.

Youngstown’s Central YMCA closed its shallow and deep pools + a steam room today because SOBE Thermal Energy Systems interrupted steam service.

Members are advised to dress warmly as facility temperatures drop until service resumes.

Silgan Holdings announced plans to acquire Trivium Packaging to form Silgan Metal Containers and Closures, affecting a facility on Poland Avenue that employs about 400 people.

The deal is expected to close mid-2027.

Escape Boardman Hotel unveiled its new '1408' escape room yesterday (co-owner Don Hepler explained its creation) for guests seeking a local puzzle challenge.