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Boardman senior breaks state, national records in powerlifting

By Kelcey Norris Mahoning Matters
Boardman senior wrestler and powerlifter Jacob Boyle set a national record for his weight class by squatting 507 pounds.
Boardman senior wrestler and powerlifter Jacob Boyle set a national record for his weight class by squatting 507 pounds. Boardman High School



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Huntington Bank foundations donate to the Youngstown Press Club

Two foundations administered by Huntington Bank recently made contributions to the Youngstown Press Club.

To support the next year of events and speakers, the Edward Barr Foundation donated $10,000 to the Youngstown Press Club.

The speaker series will feature seven events in 2024.

The Frank and Pearl Gelbman Foundation also donated $4,000 which will be going toward the club’s scholarship fund.

President Lori A. Factor said the foundations “have so tangibly supported our efforts to promote journalism and communication-related professions in the Valley.”

“Their gifts will allow us to continue our robust scholarship program while creating an even stronger speaker series. We are strengthened by their generosity,” Factor said.

Scholarships support college juniors and seniors in the Mahoning Valley and Shenango Valley areas majoring in journalism or a similar field.

In 2023, the Youngstown Press Club awarded a total of two $2,000 scholarships and plan to do the same for 2024.

Learn more about the Youngstown Press Club here.

Boardman senior breaks 3 state and 1 national record in powerlifting

Jacob Boyles is a senior at Boardman High School and usually competes as a wrestler for his district.

But he’s been recognized for his record-setting accomplishments in another competitive sport: powerlifting.

Boyles competed Dec. 3 in the U.S. Powerlifting Association open competition hosted in Erie, Penn.

It was only his second time competing in an official U.S. Powerlifting Association event, but he walked away with some major wins.

Boyles broke the Pennsylvania State records in three categories: lifting 307 pounds in the bench press, deadlifting 518 pounds and squatting with 507 pounds.

His 507-pound squat also set a national record for his weight class; he competed in the 16-17 age group weighing under 165 pounds.

Auditor Ralph Meacham leads discussion at Leadership Mahoning Valley

Mahoning County Audtior Ralph Meacham gave a presentation at a Leadership Mahoning Valley event called Government and Public Service Day.

Mahoning County Audtior Ralph Meacham gave a presentation at a Leadership Mahoning Valley event called Government and Public Service Day.
Mahoning County Audtior Ralph Meacham gave a presentation at a Leadership Mahoning Valley event called Government and Public Service Day. Mahoning County Audtior

His presentation focused on how the government uses tax money and led a discussion on regionalization at this year’s event.

Leadership Mahoning Valley is a ten-month training course through the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber. Each year, a class of local diverse leaders is chosen to take part in the training program.

There are currently 1,200 Leadership Mahoning Valley program alumni.

Learn more about the program online.

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