Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of February.
Good morning, Youngstown.
Lt. Col. James ‘Jimmy’ Johnson Jr. retired Saturday at Avalon Country Club in Howland after 40 years of military service.
He plans to return to Phoenix for a doctorate in strategic studies — and may move back to Cortland, where he feels at home.
Scout Troop 28 held its seventh annual Men Who Cook fundraiser on Sunday at Howland Community Church to support scout programs.
Eleven local chefs, including Sheriff Mike Wilson, prepared dishes while a raffle helped raise funds (event supporters praised the community spirit).
At the Metroplex Expo Center in Liberty, the Cardhio Trading Card Show drew 460 collectors on Saturday who bought and traded sports and Pokemon cards as part of a three-day event organized by Ryan Simpson (who plans future shows).
Metro Creative spotlights influential African American musicians (including Louis Armstrong and Aretha Franklin) whose landmark contributions have shaped genres from jazz to hip hop; local listeners are invited to explore their cultural impact throughout the month.
Dr. Erdal Sarac has created a new scholarship at the YSU Foundation to help Turkish high school graduates from Darussafaka Schools study in the U.S. His wife Dr. Sergul Erzurum supports the effort as YSU President Bill Johnson applauds the initiative today.
Black History Month is celebrated throughout February in our community, with local libraries + cultural centers hosting exhibits, screenings and talks to honor the contributions of black Americans and trace its origins to 1915.
A major water main break Sunday evening in Youngstown, Boardman, and Liberty townships led the Water Department to issue a boil advisory, instructing residents to boil tap water for one minute or use bottled water while low pressure and discoloration may occur.
Dani Robbins of Lake to River Economic Development and John Miles of Steelite International were named Friday to the Cleveland Fed’s Shenango-Mahoning advisory council to share local business insights.
They join 33 new members who will advise on near-real-time economic conditions in the region.
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.
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.
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.
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.
YSU Presents Episode 26
7:30 p.m. — Youngstown State University — Ticket purchase required — Travel back to the vintage era of sci-fi serials with this fun homage to classic shows.
Episode 26
2-7:30 p.m. — Youngstown State University — Ticket prices vary — A charming homage to Saturday morning sci-fi serials with a clever twist.
75th Annual Home & Garden Show
12-8 p.m. — Canfield Fairgrounds Event Center — Admission fee varies — Celebrate 75 years of home and garden inspiration with a weekend of exhibits and activities.
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