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Hello Youngstown! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new tech park building could reshape Youngstown's job market
  • What to know before seeing YSU's twisty new mystery-comedy
  • How YSU's backup defenders are reshaping the Penguins' season

Also on today's calendar: Federal Street Fright Night featuring Coop's Nightmare with Solo Sixstring and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Very warm, with a high of 85 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Friday: Cooler with showers around, temps: high: 68, low: 45.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Inquiries Precede Construction of Youngstown Technology Park Building (businessjournaldaily.com) — A new 50,400-square-foot speculative building is breaking ground at Youngstown Technology Park, kicking off a larger 200,000-square-foot light manufacturing and distribution campus on city-owned land. Backed by state and regional grants, the $4.8 million project aims to attract new tenants by May 2027, signaling fresh momentum for Youngstown's industrial parks and future job growth.
   

2. YSU Theatre stages mystery-comedy (tribtoday.com) — Youngstown State University's theater department is opening the mystery-comedy "Ravenscroft" on Friday in Bliss Hall's Spotlight Theater, giving local audiences a twisty, humorous whodunit to enjoy. Performances run through Oct. 11 with a range of ticket prices, including free admission for YSU students, making it an easy night out for Youngstown residents and campus neighbors.
   

3. Depth making impact for Penguins in MVFC play (tribtoday.com) — Youngstown State's football team leaned on its defensive depth in last weekend's win over South Dakota, with several backups stepping up for injured starters. As the Penguins prepare to visit ranked Southern Illinois on Saturday, coaches and players say that developing a deep roster in Youngstown is key to surviving a long Missouri Valley Football Conference season.
   

4. Sojourn to the Past kicks off Nonviolence Week Sunday (vindy.com) — Youngstown residents can take part in Ohio Nonviolence Week starting Sunday, highlighted by the 16th annual Nonviolence Parade and Rally downtown and events at the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre. Throughout the week, local churches, schools, and organizations will host chalk art, readings, awards, spoken word, jazz, and discussions focused on peace and nonviolence across several Youngstown venues.
   

5. Historical Youngstown Ghost Tour Will Return in October (businessjournaldaily.com) — Youngstown residents can step into local history and hauntings when the Historical Youngstown Ghost Tour returns Oct. 9–10 along Wick Avenue. With costumed actors, museum stops, and stories from the city's past, the tours start at the Arms Family Museum and partner with The Butler and CityScape to create an immersive, family-friendly downtown experience.
   

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  • Look at the size of my neighbors hornet nest!
    Look at the detail those hornets put in to it.. it's AMAZING. She was going to take it down. I told her to stay away from it , it will die on its own… (Nextdoor Garden District)
  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Jolyne, a cat who went missing in Youngstown, OH, has been safely reunited with their family after 21 minutes. Message from Owner: "I miss my kitty!… (Nextdoor Oak Hill)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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