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Sunday, January 4th, 2026
Good morning, Youngstown. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Alexis Reeves (30) is a local artist working in sculpture, screen printing and painting at Color 3 Embroidery in Warren and now launching her Cottage Core pottery business. She plans to finish nature-based children’s book illustrations by February and hopes to join more vendor shows soon. Tribune Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ YSU quarterback Beau Brungard won the 2025 Walter Payton Award Saturday at Woolworth Theatre in Nashville — the first in program history, and he announced on Dec. 5 his plan to return for his senior season despite transfer offers. The Vindicator
- ➤ Howland's team pulled away from Hubbard on Friday with a final score of 66 to 27 after an even start, executing a defensive plan that built a 28 point lead by the third quarter. Both teams will play again Tuesday. Tribune Chronicle
- ➤ YSU quarterback Beau Brungard was named the 2025 Walter Payton Award winner on Saturday evening after leading the FCS with 48 touchdowns and over 2,000 passing yards. His win marks the first time a YSU player earned the prestigious honor and helped the team finish an 8-4 season. WFMJ
- ➤ In Nashville on Saturday, YSU junior Beau Brungard won the 2025 Walter Payton Award, marking the first time a player from his program has earned the honor. He plans to return for his senior season as he readies his Penguins for a new campaign in 2026. Tribune Chronicle
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Des Moines Buccaneers vs Youngstown Phantoms
7:05-8:35 p.m. — Covelli Centre — Watch live on FloHockey — Catch the thrilling ice hockey match as the Buccaneers take on the Phantoms.
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Tropidelic Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Westside Bowl — Tickets starting at $76 — Experience the vibrant energy of Tropidelic's live reggae and electronic fusion.
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Charlie Boy, Ferro, Ryan Concert
7-11 p.m. — Westside Bowl — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a lively concert featuring Ferro who brings melodic tunes to life.
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Underground Entertainment Awards
5-11 p.m. — Westside Bowl — Cost info not specified — Celebrate the creative talents and influential voices of Youngstown's entertainment community with special performances.
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Empress Eyes Live with Brake Fluid and Outrun Infinity
8-11 p.m. — Westside Bowl — Free entry — Enjoy a night filled with captivating performances from local bands Empress Eyes, Brake Fluid, and Outrun Infinity.
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Intro to Epoxy & Overlays Training
9 AM – 5 PM — Epoxy Depot Youngstown — $895 — Learn epoxy techniques from seasoned expert Garrett Barnes at this comprehensive training event.
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