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Friday, February 6th, 2026
Good morning, Youngstown. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tomorrow, a free chocolate tasting for adults is held at 2 p.m. in the Harding Meeting Room of the county library, with an interactive Havdalah program later at the YSU Ward Beecher Planetarium from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m.—Recovery International meets Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Michael Kusalaba Library. Tribune Chronicle
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Warren authorities have filed two charges against Robert Mealy for allegedly beating a three-month-old puppy named Decoy who suffered eye and leg injuries that required hospital care; the shelter now searches for a temporary medical foster. WFMJ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday night at St. Charles Church in Boardman, the Mahoning County Chapter of the Genealogical Society met to share family artifacts and memories that bring local heritage to life. Members, including longtime historian David Burnham, discussed stories that reveal the rich connections behind everyday lives. The Vindicator
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Farmers Trust Co. & YSU Foundation created the $1.5M William E. Maine Jr. Scholarship Fund to help Mahoning Valley students overcome financial barriers to higher education. The fund favors applicants with ties to Maine’s Masonic roots or waterskiing skills. Tribune Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Canfield's city manager reported 13 waterline breaks during a cold snap, prompting staff to work up to 20 hours to control leaks; council set a Feb. 18 public hearing on a new ordinance for construction acceptance and bonding and reviewed proposals to revitalize the 200-acre Red Gate property for recreation. The Vindicator
- ➤ Village officials and residents in Lordstown oppose renewing the EPA permit for the Trumbull Energy Center to discharge 620,000 gallons daily into Mud Creek and demand using the local sanitary sewer system; nearly 100 people attended a public hearing Wednesday as officials warned the discharge could flood properties and harm livestock. The Vindicator
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel visited Champion Central Elementary School on Thursday morning to launch Round Two of the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge, a 30-day program where 1,356 schools and 391,000 students statewide work on cardio, strength and flexibility. Tribune Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Mahoning Valley Scrappers announced that Eastwood Field will be renamed '7 17 Credit Union Field at Eastwood' starting at the June 2 home game as part of its partnership with 7 17 Credit Union. A financial boost will support ballpark improvements + help maintain low concession and ticket prices. WFMJ
- ➤ Youngstown State women's basketball beat Milwaukee 79-48 at Beeghly Center after hitting 13 three-pointers in a big fourth-quarter run. The team, now 17-7, will face top-seed Green Bay Saturday at 2 p.m. in a No. 1 versus No. 2 conference matchup. Tribune Chronicle
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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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Bert Kreischer: Permission to Party World Tour
7 p.m. — Covelli Centre — Ticket prices range from $25 to $125 — Comedy superstar Bert Kreischer brings his hilarious performance to Youngstown.
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