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Friday, January 16th, 2026
Good morning, Youngstown. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Ohio starts at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mosquito Lake State Park in Bazetta. Preregistration runs today from 4 to 6 p.m. at Cortland Moose Lodge and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the beach. Tribune Chronicle
- ➤ The new SCOPE Senior Center at 243 Marshall Road in Champion township opened Monday offering seniors age 50+ card games, self-defense (Tuesdays and Fridays), line dancing (weekends), and coffee on Mondays and Wednesdays. Future programs include board games, chair yoga, and trivia. Tribune Chronicle
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Kimberly-Clark will donate 15 million diapers over the next 15 days for families in need as it marks the 15th anniversary of the National Diaper Bank Network. Construction continues on its new Trumbull County facility in Warren which is expected to create 500 jobs. WFMJ
- ➤ Quaker City Concrete in Salem got $110,000 in financing, including a $20,000 grant, to install a dust control system that will help it meet EPA standards and protect its 31 employees. The project under the Small Business Assistance Program will improve air quality and workplace safety. WFMJ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Mahoning Valley Historical Society hosted the January 'Bites and Bits of History' program at Tyler History Center on Thursday afternoon, presenting 31 local firsts as part of America250. The event showcased landmarks from the earliest radio broadcasts to pioneering businesses + included a brief Q&A with local history experts. Tribune Chronicle
- ➤ The Rydarowicz family will celebrate the 11th Annual Rose Kravitz Birthday and Jewish Food Fest from Monday, Jan. 26 to Saturday, Jan. 31 at Kravitz Deli in Liberty Township at 3135 Belmont Avenue — the event offers special menu items including extra-large sandwiches and birthday treats. WFMJ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Richard S. Scarsella was elected president and A. Ross Douglass vice president of the Education Service Center of Eastern Ohio on Monday, Jan. 12, and Scarsella also serves as Mahoning County Recorder. WFMJ
- ➤ Harding and Howland robotics teams are building robots for the 2026 Rebuilt challenge and preparing for upcoming competitions; Harding will hold a scrimmage on March 7 (with contests in Rochester, Chicago, and Miami) while Howland is set to compete in Cleveland’s Buckeye Regional. Tribune Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Trumbull County Juvenile Court is launching the voluntary MyTribe program to guide youth in detention with a 75-minute session that includes a survey, video, and group discussion; the program will begin early February at the detention center. Tribune Chronicle
- ➤ City animal control officer Jason Cooke reported 937 dogs were brought to the shelter in 2025, with 749 from Warren. City council will review the dog enforcement contract at a health and welfare committee meeting on Jan. 29 (4 p.m.). Tribune Chronicle
- ➤ The Ohio Department of Transportation will use calcium chloride additives on roads when salt loses its effectiveness at 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Drivers are urged to travel cautiously on slick roads this winter. WFMJ
- ➤ City officials finalized sale (for $64,460) of the former South High Fieldhouse to Valley Legends Sports Complex Inc, requiring the developer to break ground in two years and finish the project in five. They approved an energy improvement district for 22 Market Street Ohio LLC and paid $651,976 sewer bill. The Vindicator
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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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Hadestown Teen Edition
2:30-3:30 p.m. — Top Hat Productions — Ticket prices vary — Experience a unique teen rendition of a classic musical in Youngstown.
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E5C4P3 - The Journey Tribute
7-8 p.m. — Columbiana Arts Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the world's top Journey tribute band thrilling the audience with classic hits.
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Episode 26
2 p.m. — Youngstown State University — Ticket prices vary — A humorous tribute to classic sci-fi serials like Buck Rogers and Flash Gordon.
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