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Tuesday, September 16th, 2025
Good morning, Youngstown. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, the Youngstown Foundation announced that it awarded $1.2 million in grants to 17 local nonprofits, including $400,000 for renovations at the Butler Institute of American Art—an effort to enhance museum access, preserve its collection and support new educational programs as it works to regain accreditation. WKBN
- ➤ Township trustees, park board, school board members, and Rotary club members rededicated Richard E. Orwig Park over the weekend after a remodeling project that added new lighting, trees, landscaping, benches, and a repaired gazebo—officials said the work used donated funds with no taxpayer dollars spent. Township Administrator James Pantalone said additional improvements are planned. Tribune Chronicle
- ➤ The Ford Nature Center in Mill Creek Park was honored by the American Institute of Architects for its restoration and preservation work—recognized for its careful renovation. The building had closed for upgrades in 2020 and reopened with a ribbon cutting on April 22. WFMJ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Federal Reserve's 2025 Small Business Credit Survey is now open+the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber urges local business owners to share their credit use and financial challenges. The 12-minute survey will close on Nov. 14. WKBN
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new library storefront opened on Sept. 2 at Eastwood Mall with island-themed games, crafts, storytime with Lilo & Stitch, and live ukulele music — a ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the event. The branch signed up 26 new card holders and welcomed over 300 visitors in its first two days, showing strong community interest. The Vindicator
- ➤ Youngstown Diocese broke ground on a new archive center Monday morning on the former Saints Cyril and Methodius Church property—this center will store records of closed parishes in a climate-controlled building that will open later this year. WKBN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mahoning Valley school districts reviewed the latest Ohio report cards released Monday by the state Department of Education and Workforce as the new school year began. Some districts such as Austintown and Sebring improved their scores while several others declined, and technical centers like Choffin maintained high five‐star ratings. Tribune Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Springfield Township will close East South Range Road between Locust Drive and Brungard Road for two months to replace a box culvert — the closure begins October 1 and drivers should plan alternate routes. WKBN
- ➤ Voters in Boardman will choose two trustees from four candidates in November to decide how to handle challenges at Southern Park Mall and rising property taxes. Incumbents Costello and Yacavone and challengers McCormick and Gambrel each offered plans to pressure Kohan Retail Investment group and secure future revenue — a debate that will shape the township's services. WFMJ
- ➤ Hubbard's safety director, Shawn Rentz, updated residents that Enbridge Gas Ohio's project on Liberty Street, Main Street, School Street and Walnut Street has led to traffic messaging limiting southbound movement near Exit 234 A and B—he will talk with ODOT and PUCO to seek further changes. The work began Sept. 8 and will replace 5,400 feet of steel lines with plastic ones by mid-December. Tribune Chronicle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ This Means War Against Breast Cancer will host its 15th annual raffle-auction on Sept 27 at the Trumbull County Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.—the event will raise funds to help Stage 3 breast cancer survivor Colleen Case with her medical bills and expenses. WKBN
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A group of five local investors bought the Ohio One building for $450,000 and plan to keep its historic charm. Built in 1931 as an office for Ohio Edison, the structure retains features like granite details and wooden doors—serving as a reminder of downtown Youngstown’s legacy. WKBN
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Lee Brice: What You Know About That Tour 2025
7-8:30 p.m. — Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre — $36-$80.75 — Experience an evening of country music with Lee Brice as he brings his latest tour to Youngstown.
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Columbiana Craft Beerfest
4-8 p.m. — TownCenter at Firestone Farms — Proceeds benefit the Columbiana Project Playground — Sample a variety of craft beers while supporting local community initiatives.
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Tim McGraw Concert
7-9 p.m. — Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the chart-topping hits of a country music legend.
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