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Tuesday, January 6th, 2026
Good morning, Youngstown. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Salvation Army in Trumbull and Mahoning nearly met red kettle goals during the Nov. 12–Dec. 24 campaign, raising $113,000 in Trumbull (just $4,000 short) and $209,000 in Mahoning (nearly meeting a $210,000 target); organizers expect more donations and note Trumbull’s total grew $8,000 from last year. The Vindicator
- ➤ This year, Feed Our Valley raised $359,952.09 and collected 61,677 pounds of food—enough for 1,851,158 meals—with Sparkle Market adding 17,297 pounds and $510, and over 19 years the campaign has reached totals of $2,458,816.24, 1,154,978 pounds, and 13,256,563 meals. WFMJ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Ultium Cells began reducing 1,334 hourly positions at its Lordstown battery plant today due to slower than expected electric vehicle demand; about 850 layoffs are temporary and affected workers keep transfer and recall rights under their labor agreements. WFMJ
- ➤ Ashley Furniture plans to open a 30,000 sqft showroom at Eastwood Mall Complex in Niles this spring; the store features the new 7.0 design concept with fully decorated room displays and a mattress gallery featuring Tempur-Pedic + Purple. WFMJ
- ➤ Ashley’s Furniture is set to join the Eastwood Mall Complex this spring—projected to open in March or April. The new store will occupy approximately 30,000 sqft in Great East Plaza and feature Ashley’s 7.0 design with full-room displays. The Vindicator
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ YSU will begin yearlong America250 celebrations with Tavern Talk on Jan. 9 at Noble Creature Wild Ales + Lagers, where a George Washington reenactor and a special brew recipe will be featured. Registration is due by Jan. 7, and more campus events will follow throughout the year. WFMJ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Council will consider a proposal for a 15-year tax break to renovate the historic bank building at 26 Market St into a mixed-use project with 71 apartments, commercial space, a bank vault event area & energy upgrades. Council will review the plan at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. WFMJ
- ➤ City council will consider on Wednesday a 15-year, 100% tax exemption for the former Mahoning National Bank Building on Central Square as its owner works on an $18.5 million upgrade to add 71 apartments and retail (with energy upgrades planned). The legislation could extend the exemption by 10 years. The Vindicator
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital opened a 16-bed neurointensive care unit on Monday after a $20 million upgrade that converted its fifth-floor rehab unit into specialized care space + six patients began treatment immediately. Tribune Chronicle
- ➤ St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital unveiled a new 16-bed neurointensive care unit on Monday, investing $20 million to expand care for patients with strokes, brain surgeries, and aneurysms — the project converted a former 26-bed rehab unit through extensive remodeling. The Vindicator
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Chaney Cowgirls beat Salem 55-31 at home on Monday, thanks to a 34-point burst by Alyssa Brown that gave them their first win against Salem. Chaney will play at Howland on Wednesday in the start of four straight away games. The Vindicator
- ➤ Chalker's girls basketball team beat the Pymatuning Valley Lakers 50-38 in Southington on Monday with a strong 16-6 first quarter led by Tatum Hudak, Abby Grimm, and Julia Ross building a 30-19 halftime lead (coaches noted the effort was key). The Vindicator
- ➤ The Penguins pulled away with an 81-58 win as Erica King scored a career-high 23 points on Monday night at Zidian Family Arena — her effort fueled a strong second-quarter surge over Oakland. YSU will host Northern Kentucky on Thursday at 7:17 p.m. The Vindicator
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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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