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Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
Good morning, Youngstown. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Monica Deavers and fire Chief Dave Schertzer propose a baby box installation in Austintown to offer an anonymous newborn surrender option (the first in Mahoning County) once funds are raised externally. The Vindicator
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sparkle Market on Western Reserve Road in Boardman will close after March 22 because ongoing road construction and heavy traffic made access hard, leading to major loss; the owner said some employees may transfer and the pharmacy may move into the space (former Lemon Tree). WFMJ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Women’s History Month events continue through March in the Valley with a dress-up and learning activity at Struthers Library through March 31, a Women’s LeadHERship Summit at Eastwood Event Centre in Niles on Thursday, and historical reenactments at Youngstown and Warren. Tribune Chronicle
- ➤ Thirty-one women professionals will be honored at the ATHENA Award Dinner on May 14 at Waypoint 4180 in Canfield; the event will begin with a cocktail reception at 5:15 p.m. and tickets cost $125 per person (organized by the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber and The Vindicator). The Vindicator
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Trumbull Career and Technical Center (TCTC) student in Youngstown is honored by NSHSS as a lifetime member for her outstanding academics, leadership and community work. The award will connect her with resources to further her education. WFMJ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Last Thursday, legal experts, judges and mental health professionals met on Zoom to discuss improvements to mental health and addiction services in Mahoning County courts. The session, led by retired Justice Evelyn Stratton (director of The Ohio Project), explored funding a jail mental health navigator and enhancing specialized court programs. The Vindicator
- ➤ The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services announced benefits for SNAP households that lost food during outages of four hours or more, adding funds to Ohio Direction Cards+ but capping at a monthly allotment. Affected residents must submit JFS Form 07222 within 10 days at their local County office. WFMJ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Youngstown State women’s bowling team begins defending its national championship today in Harahan, Louisiana at the Conference USA Tournament. Coach Doug Kuberski said his young team (with six freshmen and one transfer) is set to race against top teams while aiming for a deep NCAA run. Tribune Chronicle
- ➤ Fitchs Mya Quarles, recovering from surgery setbacks, earned an eighth-place finish at the girls 140-pound wrestling state tournament in Columbus Saturday after a close rematch win; the senior and Upper Iowa University commit rallied after an early loss to prove her grit on the mat. Tribune Chronicle
- ➤ Former major league infielder Joe Thurston has been named manager of the Mahoning Valley Scrappers for the 2026 season — the team will open play on June 2 at 7:00 p.m. at Credit Union Field at Eastwood. The Vindicator
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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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Youngstown's Enchanted Princess Ball
2-4 p.m. — Youngstown Country Club — $55 — Experience a magical dining affair with princess meet and greets, performances, and dancing.
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Kiss Me Kate Musical Performance
7:30 p.m. — Youngstown State University — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy a musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew during this lively weekend show.
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