Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 26th of July.
Good morning, Youngstown.
🏘️ Community
Mecca Township hosted its annual Community Day Saturday at Mecca Community Park with free backpacks and bounce-houses for families.
Township officials announced plans to bid on a new town hall (soon hosting vaccination clinics and children’s programs) and a sidewalk project to improve local services.
Residents in Canfield can get gardening tips from master gardener volunteers with the OSU extension office; experts advise soil testing and watering about one inch per week — measured with a tuna can — to help blooms and vegetables flourish and to avoid homemade weed treatments that may harm the soil.
Local residents rallied on Jul 25 at Sparkle Market to show their support and help keep the popular market thriving.
Community members shared positive messages and enjoyed local goods in a downtown gathering.
🎭 Culture
A new facility dedicated to preserving the Packard family history has opened in Youngstown.
The center offers exhibits and records that showcase the family’s impact on the community.
The National Packard Museum in Warren will build a visible storage facility to protect 33 Packard vehicles and include a maintenance bay (cost between $1M and $1.5M).
Fundraising is underway after a groundbreaking at the Classic Car show, and construction will begin soon with work expected to finish in about a year.
🎓 Education
Local Master Gardeners shared practical gardening tips (covering soil care and plant selection) on July 25 to help Youngstown residents improve their yards.
Their guidance aims to boost community gardening efforts.
🌲 Environment
In Poland, a resident has regularly seen an unusual albino raccoon nicknamed Ghost along with two other raccoons called Nero and Brownie in their yard.
Wildlife experts say only one in every 10,000 raccoons is born with the mutation.
🎉 Youngstown Events
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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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