Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of July.
Good morning, Youngstown.
A building for a 9/11 museum now stands in Memorial Park on Raccoon Road in Austintown thanks to a $35,000 fundraiser and state funds.
Community volunteers are needed for wheelchair ramps, stairs, electrical work (call Kate Guzzo at 330-770-8650) to finish the project.
A stretch of Route 46 in Bazetta Township remains closed Monday morning after a fiber optic crew ruptured a natural gas pipe, with the road closed between Westview Drive and Wilson Sharpsville Road until hazards are cleared according to ODOT and the township fire department.
Early Monday, firefighters responded to a duplex fire at the corner of Cedar Ave — Prindle St in Sharon after a neighbor called at 4:15 a.m., where a working smoke detector woke the resident and helped rescue an uninjured cat before investigators cordoned off the scene.
Workers at Schwebel's Baking Company remain unsure of their last work day and whether they will receive pay for severance, vacation, or personal time — management has yet to clarify the payouts, leaving employees anxious about their future plans.
Workers at Schwebel bakery face uncertainty over their final workday and benefits as the company prepares to close operations (by Labor Day) due to inflation and poor sales.
Unionized employees met with former Senator Sherrod Brown, seeking help for their next steps.
Country music artist Jon Pardi will perform his Gamblin' Man Tour on Friday, Sept.
25 at the Covelli Centre in Youngstown. Ticket presale starts Thursday at 10:00 a.m. with promo code BOOTS while public sale begins Friday at 10:00 a.m.
Youngstown State University unveiled the Advanced Manufacturing Center yesterday to give students real-world opportunities to apply classroom skills in manufacturing.
Program Coordinator Bharat Yelamanchi said the new initiative will connect theory with hands-on learning.
Volunteers cleaned trash from the Mill Creek Watershed around Lake Newport on Sunday, organized by the Mahoning County Soil and Water Conservation District and Mill Creek MetroParks.
They stressed community education and regular cleanups — the next Watershed Wednesday is on Aug. 19 at Mill Creek MetroParks Lily Pond.
Homeowners in Canfield, Boardman and Austintown who suffered storm damage must move debris to the curb today as crews from the Emergency Management Agency begin a one-time removal run lasting through Friday, July 31 (only landscaping debris under 8 inches is collected).
Mercy Health has partnered with NEOMED to expand workforce initiatives in Youngstown by giving students increased access to its hospitals and clinical sites for real-world training.
The partnership aims to build a stronger local healthcare team to help address physician shortages.
Army veteran David Ott sued a Taco Bell on State Route 46 in Austintown and lettuce supplier Taylor Farms after ordering Taco Supremes on June 18 and 20 and later falling ill with Cyclosporiasis; he sought over $25,000 in damages for his hospital stay, lost wages, and vacation time.
SPG Spoken Word Fundraiser
7-10 p.m. — Penguin City Brewing Company — Fundraiser event — Experience an unforgettable night of spoken word and poetry to support a worthy cause.
Leanne Binder Concert
6-10 p.m. — Halliday's Winery — Ticketed event — Enjoy an evening of live music with Leanne Binder at the scenic Halliday's Winery.
Brian Simpson Concert
7-8 p.m. — Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the smooth jazz sounds of Brian Simpson live in concert.
Sunny Sweeney Concert
7-10 p.m. — Westside Bowl — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of country music with Sunny Sweeney and Kayla Ray.
Black Men's Wellness Day - Mahoning Valley
7 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Covelli Centre — Free entry — Celebrate health and wellness for Black men with screenings, activities, and entertainment for all ages.
The Bunny The Bear Concert
7-10 p.m. — Westside Bowl — Check venue for tickets — Experience the unique blend of post-hardcore and electronic music with The Bunny The Bear.
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