Daily editionSunday, September 27th, 2026
Good morning, Youngstown.
The Daily Youngstown Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of September.
Community
A Youngstown cleanup initiative marked its first year last Saturday by cleaning streets — collecting over 2,400 gallons of litter — and it will resume cleaning efforts on West Commerce Street in October.
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On Saturday, nearly 400 walkers joined the Steps of Hope event at Perkins Park in Warren, raising over $25,000 to help those facing food and financial stress; St. Vincent de Paul Northeast Ohio District — a volunteer-run group supported by more than 75 local sponsors — organized the walk.
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Business
Banner Supply celebrated its 100th anniversary Friday in Youngstown as owner Richard Abel (a fourth-generation family member) said the business has grown from heating supplies to roofing and siding.
Mayor Derrick McDowell congratulated the company for its long service and community support.
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Farmstand Dreams in Youngstown launched an updated checkout dashboard on Saturday, Sep. 26—designed to help local shoppers order fresh produce easily.
The new feature is now available online and in-store.
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Culture
Original film costumes from White Christmas (and artifacts from Holiday Inn) arrived at the Arms Family Museum and will be on display in its Memories of Christmas Past exhibit from Nov. 14 through New Year's Eve.
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Health
Community members and healthcare professionals in Warren discussed staffing shortages and potential hospital closures during a town hall held Saturday by the Mahoning Valley People’s Action Alliance.
They raised concerns about local access to care and called for community-level solutions.
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Sports
Youngstown State won against South Dakota today — a clear college football victory built on strong plays.
The win sets the team up as they prepare for future contests.
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