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Youngstown
Monday, February 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Youngstown. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A tree dedicated to Da'Mar McKinney will be planted in Mohican-Memorial State Forest today by the Youth Peace & Justice Foundation under its Trees for Peace initiative honoring his memory. WFMJ
- ➤ At its annual Night of Hope gala held at Second Baptist Church in Warren, organizers urged residents to support Trumbull County Children Services by considering foster & adoptive care while honoring Pastor Todd Johnson before his move to New York City. Tribune Chronicle
- ➤ HAP Bingo - a community fundraiser - held its event Friday night at Wedgewood Plaza, where players tried the Aces Are Wild pulltab game with a jackpot over $30,000. The longstanding event since 1955 also collected food for local pantries and brought residents together. The Vindicator
- ➤ Youngstown Skatepark Association held a pop-up skatepark Saturday at Penguin City Brewing, drawing 160 riders and over 300 spectators to boost funds for a permanent free skate park. Local officials and business partners support the project to build a safe space for skating, BMX, and scooters (with plans to extend the concept if feasible). The Vindicator
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ February is Black History Month — Mahoning Valley hosts events. Tuesday at 6 p.m., Warren-Trumbull Library holds Black Children’s Book Week family hour — Friday features a movie at 1 p.m. — Saturday offers NAACP screening in Youngstown and Hall of Fame banquet in Warren at 4 p.m. Tribune Chronicle
- ➤ Girard’s growth began with the canal’s completion (1839) along the Mahoning River that turned farmland into a trading hub. Four men including Dr. John W. Seeley, John W. Collins, Mathew Birchard, and David Tod spurred early progress and shaped the town’s future. Tribune Chronicle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kierstin Richoz from Girard High School won first place for her coin designs at an Ohio Association for Career and Technical Education contest at a statehouse event in Columbus. She will film a second-grade classroom at E.J. Blott Elementary in Liberty on Friday to highlight the TCTC Tales literacy program. Tribune Chronicle
- ➤ Canfield school officials met in a special work session to explore tax-levy options—reviewing a potential additional permanent improvement levy and a bond issue that may appear on the November ballot to fund necessary facility upgrades and urgent repairs. The Vindicator
- ➤ TCTC interactive multimedia student Kierstin Richoz from Girard High won first prize for her coin designs at the Ohio Association for Career and Technical Education contest held at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus. Her revised designs will be used on coins given to OACTE honorees. The Vindicator
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Trumbull County will receive $60,000 from a settlement with Value Drug for treatment and addiction assistance programs — funds are expected in the first quarter to support the 2027 budget discussion. WFMJ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The YSU men’s basketball team held off NKU’s late rally to win 64-58 on Sunday at Zidian Family Arena — a memorable Senior Day for their seven seniors. Coach Faulkner praised his team’s strong first-half defense and key plays down the stretch. Tribune Chronicle
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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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Electric Bug Concert
7-10 p.m. — Westside Bowl — Ticket information available — Enjoy live music by The Vumms and immerse yourself in their unique sound.
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36th Mill Creek Distance Classic Half Marathon & 5-Mile
8:30-11:30 a.m. — Mill Creek Wick Recreation Area — Registration fees apply — Celebrate fitness and community spirit at this annual running event supporting local scholarships.
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Alumni Social in Youngstown
5:30-7:30 p.m. — The Varsity Club Youngstown — Registration includes appetizers and first beverage — Network with familiar faces and celebrate Hiram College's alumni community.
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