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Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
Good morning, Youngstown. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Austintown Grocery Outlet Bargain Market is holding a closeout sale on store products until March 21 as it prepares to permanently close its 6000 Mahoning Avenue location, and customers are encouraged to shop at the Boardman outlet + find similar deals. WFMJ
- ➤ Zombie Dogz & Piez joined Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course to replace Wahlburgers; it serves hot dogs, pizzas, tacos and slushies and operates Sunday through Tuesday 11 to 7, Wednesday and Thursday 11 to 9 and Friday and Saturday 11 to 10. WFMJ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Students from Austintown Fitch High School unveiled Generational Austintown, a vibrant mural featuring township landmarks such as the Austintown Library, the former high school and the 9-11 Memorial Park, at the Austintown Community Center on Tuesday. WFMJ
- ➤ Women’s History Month has events including a dress-up session at Struthers Library until March 31, a Wonder Woman Wednesday panel today at Poland Library (entrepreneurs share stories) from 4 to 5:30 p.m., trivia challenge on Thursday, a LeadHERship Summit on March 19 in Niles and March 21 celebration in Warren. The Vindicator
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At East High School on Saturday, cadets from regional schools competed in a drill competition to showcase their precision, leadership, teamwork, and academic skills. East High School cadets earned overall first place and swept the podium in the Individual Knockout event. WFMJ
- ➤ On Saturday in Lisbon, Crestview eighth grader Caitlin Clonch won the Columbiana County Spelling Bee by spelling tough words including gemini. She will compete in the national bee in May in Washington, D.C. The Vindicator
- ➤ Three finalists for the next Poland superintendent were interviewed at Poland Seminary High School earlier this week (Andrew Tommelleo, Andreas Johansson and Anna Minor). The board will review community feedback and make a final decision by the end of the week. The Vindicator
- ➤ Howland High School held its Military Signing Day Tuesday to honor two graduates who enlisted in the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force Reserve. Principal Joe Simko noted the school (Purple Star designation) supports military families and military pathways. WFMJ
- ➤ YCSD unveiled renderings for a project that upgrades East High School as it transitions into Youngstown High School in Fall 2026. Construction will start in May or June and finish around August or September (the plans include a new lobby and plaza renewal). WFMJ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bill White, a Warren native, has been named the recipient of the Buck O’Neil Lifetime Achievement Award and will be honored at the National Baseball Hall of Fame Weekend Award Presentation in Cooperstown on July 25. The Vindicator
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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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Left Lane Cruiser with Papers
8-11 p.m. — Westside Bowl — All ages — Catch the blues rock vibes with Left Lane Cruiser and Papers at Westside Bowl.
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99 & 2000's Party Vol. 2
10 p.m. — Penguin City Brewing Company — VIP Packages Available — Celebrate the Easter Weekend with nostalgic vibes and top DJ sets.
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Intro to Epoxy Training
9 AM - 5 PM — Epoxy Depot Youngstown — $995 — Gain hands-on skills in epoxy flooring with expert training from seasoned professionals.
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