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Hello Youngstown! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Are Mahoning Valley unions finally turning a corner after decades of decline?
  • Will Youngstown's frustrated voters give Sherrod Brown a second chance?
  • Which Youngstown-area events are happening this week, from galas to fests?

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Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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📰 News we're reading

1. Cover Story: Union membership in U.S. up, locals down (wfmj.com) — Union leaders in Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley say local membership has fallen sharply since the loss of steel, auto, and hospital jobs, even as unions gain members nationally. They argue stronger organizing and political action are needed to secure better wages and benefits for younger workers struggling with rent and mortgages. Experts also highlight how trade policy and right-to-work debates shape Ohio's economic future.
   

2. Ohio voters rejected Sherrod Brown. Two years later, are they ready to give him a second chance? (thelandcle.org) — Union retirees and voters in Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley are at the center of Sherrod Brown's bid to reclaim his U.S. Senate seat this November. Many locals remain frustrated by lost industrial jobs, high prices, and unfulfilled promises from both parties, making their support crucial in a closely watched race against Republican Sen. Jon Husted. Their economic concerns could help decide control of the Senate.
   

3. COMMUNITY NEWS: Writers club to meet, YMCA gala set (vindy.com) — Youngstown-area residents have a busy week ahead, with the YMCA of Youngstown hosting its Central YMCA Gala on Thursday at the Maronite Center on Meridian Road. You can also drop in on a writers' group in Austintown, enjoy St. Rose's Fall Fest in Girard, browse a prehistoric artifacts show, or reconnect with Austintown Fitch's Class of 1969 at a 75th birthday celebration.
   

4. Fundraising fun at Youngstown Oktoberfest (vindy.com) — Youngstown residents packed Penguin City Brewing for an all-day Oktoberfest that raised money for the Autism Society of the Mahoning Valley's programs serving local families. Vendors, contests, and German-themed games turned the downtown brewery into a lively fundraiser, while organizers stressed the need for more resources and shorter wait times for autism-related services across Mahoning, Trumbull, and Columbiana counties.
   

5. Valley glass company bolsters presence (tribtoday.com) — A Warren-based specialty glass manufacturer is expanding with state loan support, adding a new high-ceiling facility and several skilled jobs while retaining 25 positions. The company's top customer is a slag processor operating in Youngstown and Cleveland, underscoring how Mahoning Valley industry still depends on local steel-related businesses. Leaders say new coating technology could further grow their international reach.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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