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Saturday, January 10th, 2026
Good morning, Youngstown. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Great Lakes Fishing Expo is held today and Sunday at Metroplex Expo Center in Girard, featuring seminars, vendors and a kids zone — with 100 fishing rods given to the first children and hourly raffles for all. This event welcomes fishers of every skill level. WFMJ
- ➤ Salvation Army and Enbridge Gas announced the Heat Care Program on Thursday, Jan. 8 to help local households cut heating costs during the winter (the effort targets families in need). WFMJ
- ➤ Youngstown Area Goodwill gathered local nonprofits during the week of Jan. 5 to prepare for the Thrift Trail on Monday, Jan. 12. Residents in the Mahoning Valley can support local thrift stores by purchasing a map at Goodwill’s headquarters (2747 Belmont Avenue) or online until late March. WFMJ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ BrookeLynn Cohol, a Canfield native, has launched The Evolution Series (five oil blends for life transitions) as part of her natural skincare brand Ella Vatour, offering the holiday season product online. The Vindicator
- ➤ Macy’s Backstage is opening inside the existing Macy’s store at Eastwood Mall in Niles, offering clothing+home decor and gourmet snacks to local shoppers. More details, including the opening date, will be announced soon. WFMJ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fowler Historical Society is setting monthly open houses at the Butts Family Museum (3–5 p.m. the second Saturday) and planning a summer community event plus a late-August car/tractor show as part of America250 celebrations, inviting local volunteers to help preserve history. Tribune Chronicle
- ➤ National Packard Museum in Warren has opened its 26th annual motorcycle exhibit, 'My First Bike,' featuring over 30 motorcycles on display from Jan. 9 to May 30. Museum Chairman Jim Iacozili said the exhibit aims to unite generations by sharing classic stories. WFMJ
- ➤ On Thursday, the Museum of Science Fiction and Fantasy Arts in Warren received a $2.3 million grant from the ODNR to fund design reviews and construction planning (with $320,000 supporting the initial phase and construction bids set for 2027 as fundraising will determine building openings). The Vindicator
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Boardman Schools Fund for Educational Excellence awarded over $27,000 in grants to 27 teachers on Thursday to support innovative classroom projects in the district. Recipients include educators planning to introduce virtual reality headsets (for language classes), reading programs, and science equipment to boost student learning. The Vindicator
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Starting Feb. 6, Buhl Health Foundation and partners will launch Ninja Courage, a six-week program blending counseling with exercise for grieving teens. Sessions are held Fridays from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Elite Ninja Academy (100 W. Ridge Ave) in Mercer County; registration required. WFMJ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Youngstown State shot just 27.1% and lost 61-49 to Northern Kentucky at Zidian Family Arena on Thursday. The Penguins will host Purdue Fort Wayne today at 2 p.m. and aim to bounce back. Tribune Chronicle
- ➤ High school sports results saw the Golden Flashes beat Garfield 74 to 65 with Marky Nolan scoring 31 in boys basketball, Poland edged Niles 47 to 45 in girls basketball, and Newton Falls, Brookfield, Canfield and Girard secured league wins while boys and girls bowling and wrestling scores were recorded. Tribune Chronicle
- ➤ Youngstown State snapped its four-game losing streak with a 99-61 win over Bryant & Stratton in a School Day Kids game on Friday morning at Zidian Family Arena. Coach Ethan Faulkner said the win raised team morale as the Penguins gear up for a two-game road trip beginning Thursday at Wright State. Tribune Chronicle
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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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