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Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
Good morning, Youngstown. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Poland Elementary students led by teacher Samantha Alexee raised nearly $25K in a math-a-thon to support St. Jude, surpassing their $20K goal with pledges collected over the past month. The fundraiser ends today at Poland McKinley (donations cover treatment and family support). WFMJ
- ➤ The Youngstown Foundation awarded nearly $500K in grants to local nonprofits, including a $100K award to the Autism Society of the Mahoning Valley for a new downtown office at 241 W. Federal St. & a $25K award to the Mahoning County Land Bank for affordable housing improvements. The Vindicator
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Roemer Industries unveiled two new state-of-the-art chemical etching machines on Monday morning (purchased from Chemcut Corporation) to replace equipment over 50 years old. The upgrades will boost efficiency in etching stainless steel and aluminum as part of one of the company’s largest investments. WFMJ
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber and Youngstown Columbiana Association of REALTORS will host a symposium on May 1 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Youngstown Country Club — experts will discuss how housing shortages affect local economic growth and employer hiring amid rising property values. WFMJ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Megan Conti—a teacher at Youngstown City School District—received a $250 gift card from the Ohio Lottery’s Science of Reading Awards. The award honors her dedication to building strong readers after meeting the Science of Reading requirements. WFMJ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Youngstown commuters face ramp closures on I-680 today as seven ramps closed at 10 p.m. Sunday, with detour signs directing drivers until fall 2026 and summer 2027 (another ramp closes Wednesday). Construction crews moved traffic onto northbound lanes Monday to start a pavement replacement project finishing summer 2028. WFMJ
- ➤ Howland firefighters will use a $5K grant from the Fueling Futures program (sponsored by Enbridge Gas Ohio) to buy two new Sensit Gold multi-gas meters. The new devices will help detect carbon monoxide and keep residents safe. WFMJ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ At Valley Panera Bread locations, a cookie sale fundraiser will support mental and behavioral health services from May 4–10—each Chocolate Chipper cookie purchased will donate $1 to fund a new community education coordinator at Akron Children’s. WFMJ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Vinny Mauri, a Howland graduate, won his first marathon on Monday, Apr. 27 finishing in 2:05:54 and beating the previous world record by 15 minutes — a historic win for the community. WFMJ
- ➤ YSU women’s tennis is set for the NCAA tournament after a strong season + the team will compete in upcoming matches announced by the university. Games are scheduled over the coming weeks at local venues. WFMJ
- ➤ At the 30th Poland Invitational Saturday at Poland High School, McDonald boys (Blue Devils) won by one point with standout efforts from Drew Zajack in the discus and Joey Cappuzzello in the 1600, while Salem clinched the girls side led by MVP Naomi Sheesley. The meet featured close races and strong team spirit. Tribune Chronicle
- ➤ YSU Softball became champions yesterday when they finished first in the Horizon League Softball Regular Season Championship — a season marked by Coach Brian Campbell's steady leadership in Youngstown. WFMJ
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Designer Purse Bingo Spring 2026
5:30-9:00 p.m. — DiVieste's Banquet Centre — Ticket includes dinner and bingo — Win designer purses while supporting a great cause for local animals.
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Deer Camp Musical
7:30 p.m. — Trumbull New Theatre — $20 for adults, $17 for students — Join four friends in a hilarious quest to bag a deer or face the end of their beloved hunting trips.
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Donnie Iris & The Cruisers Concert
7-10:30 p.m. — Robins Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of classic rock with Donnie Iris and special guest drummers Joe Vitale and Joe Vitale Jr.
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Free Concert with Michael W. Smith
1 PM — Newport Glen Apartments — Free entry — Enjoy an afternoon of uplifting music in a friendly community setting.
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Midday Cabaret Featuring Stan Miller
1-11:59 p.m. — Columbiana Arts Theater — $18 — Enjoy a soulful afternoon of smooth jazz and timeless classics with Stan Miller's enchanting performance.
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