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Friday, January 9th, 2026
Good morning, Youngstown. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The local community center is coming into shape with plans to add tutoring for kids after school, Davis told 21 News, praising its ideal location for families. Renovation work is expected to progress over the coming months. WFMJ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Modern Methods Brewing Co. announced it will move its Darlene Lounge from West Market St. to a new space next to its main taproom at 125 David Grohl Alley. A final event with karaoke and drink specials to reduce inventory is set for Saturday, Jan. 10 at 5 p.m. WFMJ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Museum of Science Fiction and Fantasy Arts in Warren got a $2.3 million grant from ODNR on Thursday for design reviews and construction. The Trumbull County Historical Society will finish plans this year and invite bids in 2027 — moves that aim to launch the museum soon. Tribune Chronicle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ OSU Extension Mahoning County announced AgriSeries events through Feb. 22 that offer a winter cattle feeding program on Jan. 13 at Columbiana Career and Technical Center, a funding session on Jan. 22 at the Extension office, plus certification and emergency preparedness workshops later in January and February (registration details required). WFMJ
- ➤ Youngstown State University launched America250, a year-long celebration of our nation's 250th birthday, with a free event today at Noble Creature Cask House featuring a Washington reenactor plus courses on American history, a vintage baseball game, and a campus time capsule project. The Vindicator
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership held two meetings Wednesday at the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library to get input on its $2.6 million EPA grant proposal to clean up five abandoned gas stations in areas like Warren, Mineral Ridge, West Farmington, and Liberty. The cleanup will remove underground tanks and support new development. The Vindicator
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Crews restored gas service after a natural gas leak forced evacuations in Leetonia. Columbia Gas sealed the leak and began relighting pilot lights on Wednesday, allowing 250 customers to return home after safety checks. WFMJ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Respite of Hope opened on Thursday, Jan. 8 at 550 West Chalmers Avenue in Youngstown, offering integrated case management and support for medically stable patients lacking safe housing; the facility was blessed by Bishop David Bonnar (a project of Catholic Charities Regional Agency) during a ribbon cutting. WFMJ
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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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Absolute Intense Wrestling: Out Cold
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Penguin City Brewing Company — Tickets from $25 — Watch top wrestling talents like Mike Santana and Priscilla Kelly battle it out live.
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