CHRIS PUGH: Youngstown speaking out on deer culling proposal
Youngstown is making a stand when it comes to plans for deer culling at Mill Creek State Park.
Youngstown Law Director Jeff Limbian expressed concerns in a letter to ODNR about city homes near parks being endangered by errant shots from hunters looking to limit the deer population.
“The density of population and the advent of new weapons law has given the authorities even greater difficulty keeping the streets of Youngstown safe,” Limbian wrote. “People are in fear for their safety, even in their homes- Several homes have been shot and more than one person has been killed by stray bullets through seemingly impenetrable walls.”
He said corrective steps could include civil and criminal penalties.
Monday was a big night for the Youngstown Phantoms
The team defeated the Chicago Steel 4-1 in Game 3 of the USHL Eastern Conference Finals at the Covelli Centre.
The Phantoms were slated to play Game 4 Tuesday night. If they win, the Phantoms will advance to the USHL Finals against Fargo.
Youngstown doctor speaks during health meeting
Two doctors from Ohio, induding one from Youngstown, recently spoke at an event in Boston attended by 1,300 breast surgeons from around the world at the American Society of Breast Surgeons’ (ASBrS) annual meeting.
Learn more about their message here.
What does “When I Was a Stranger” mean?
The YMCA of Youngstown dedicated their sculpture, “When I Was a Stranger” Thursday.
Learn more about the message behind the sculpture here.
What we learned from Good Evening Austintown!
Attendees packed a meeting room at the Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course on Thursday night to hear updates from Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber and Austintown officials during the group’s Good Evening Austintown event.
Read and watch more from the coverage here.
Stroller Art introduces toddlers to paintings at The Butler Institute of American Art
A program through the Butler Institute of American Art is helping link mothers with their toddlers through paintings. Watch a talk about how the program works here.
Cheers and Beers event celebrates Mahoning Valley workers
City Machine Technologies teamed up with Penguin City Brewery for a family-friendly event to celebrate National Skilled Trades Day. The event was designed to raise awareness about the benefits of skilled trades jobs.
Watch what organizers hope to achieve from the event here.
Youngstown State journalism students share senior projects with local media outlets
Youngstown State University held a program Thursday where senior journalism students met with local media outlets to share their senior projects.
Watch a school professor talk about why the school is offering the program.
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