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Youngstown
Wednesday, February 4th, 2026
Good morning, Youngstown. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of February.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Youngstown Business and Professional Women is accepting applications for two scholarships - the $1,000 Dr. Anne McMahon Scholarship for YSU students and the $2,000 Centennial Scholarship for female students at accredited schools in Mahoning, Trumbull or Columbiana counties - with a deadline of March 16. WFMJ
- ➤ Warren Music Club will hold its annual scholarship dinner on Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Morris home—local chefs will prepare dinner while members perform choral selections and a Music in Poetry reading to fund a Dana School of Music scholarship. Tribune Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel visited Kent State University Trumbull on Monday morning to share details about the new WorkOhio initiative designed to simplify job seeking and training connections on WorkOhio.gov. The program will offer personalized support for career development & training through local community partners. The Vindicator
- ➤ Eastwood Mall in Niles is experiencing a water outage from a water main break on Route 422, and the water department is working on repairs — the mall remains open as tenants have been notified and a spokesperson said restoration may occur soon. WFMJ
- ➤ Legislators introduced bills at a YCSD meeting that call for dissolving the academic distress commission and returning decision power to local leaders. They believe this change will better serve the community. WFMJ
- ➤ Girard officials announced plans to bid on demolition and repairs at Wellman Theater off West Liberty Street, using ARP funds to update the venue. The city will also start dam safety upgrades at Upper Girard Lake and work with Steel Valley Spay for feral cats. Tribune Chronicle
- ➤ Lordstown Mayor Jackie Woodward urged residents to join a public hearing today at 6 p.m. at the Village Administration Building to discuss renewing the plant’s permit to discharge 620,000 gallons daily into Mud Creek; she warned that the plan may lead to flooding affecting local livestock + wildlife. WFMJ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After winning a tight 43-42 matchup on Monday night at Springfield High School (their first senior win over the Tigers) in New Middletown, the McDonald girls basketball team celebrated an important milestone as they build momentum for the season's final games. The Vindicator
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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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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.
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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.
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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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Madison Capitols vs Youngstown Phantoms
7:05-9:05 p.m. — Covelli Centre — Check FloHockey to catch the puck drop as Madison Capitols face off against Youngstown Phantoms.
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