Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of January.
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🏘️ Community
Local events honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through community service and youth workshops focused on empowerment and education.
Catholic Charities receives $43,000 from Mahoning County to provide motel rooms for homeless families until March 30, 2025.
🚧 Accidents
A truck crash into the median on I-80 in Liberty Township caused traffic delays in both directions.
Four individuals and their pets safely evacuated from a house fire in Youngstown, with investigators seeking the cause.
🚨 Crime
SNAP beneficiaries in the Valley face increased adversity as thefts of EBT card benefits surge, prompting state intervention and community support efforts.
Michael Cornwell, 32, had his bond set at $75,000 in Mahoning County Court for charges of rape and gross sexual imposition.
William McCree, 21, was sentenced to 45 months in prison for conspiring to distribute fentanyl, fluorofentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine in Youngstown, Ohio, and will serve three years of probation thereafter.
🎭 Culture
YSU's McDonough Museum introduces five new exhibitions, available from January 21 to February 28, accompanied by artist lectures.
🌲 Environment
The Western Reserve Transit Authority has been awarded a $1.8 million grant by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency to transition from diesel to electric buses, significantly advancing their eco-friendly transportation efforts.
🎉 Youngstown Events
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Rush - Laser Light Show at Youngstown State University
The Ward Beecher Planetarium will feature a laser light show enhanced by a new 5.1 surround sound system at Youngstown State University.
Beethoven & Cherubini Concert
The Youngstown Symphony, conducted by Erik Ochsner, presents works by Beethoven and Cherubini in a showcase that highlights their significant musical contributions.
G0thp0seid0n and Friends Live at Westside Bowl
Attend an evening of performances featuring g0thp0seid0n, lonewlfsam, and other artists at the Westside Bowl in Youngstown.
Sweetheart Sockhop at Westside Bowl
The Sweetheart Sockhop features an evening of dancing with DJ Marco, a basket raffle, flower sales, a best-dressed contest, and various sales including vintage clothing and pet treats.
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