Youngstown police warn about scam and other top area stories
Happy Friday. everyone!
Here are the top local and regional stories from Thursday at Mahoning Matters.
Today, we have Youngstown police warning of scam callers, Sen. Sherrod Brown’s push in Mahoning County for lower insulin costs, a grant to Youngstown State University Police, how Dylan’s House is helping kids with autism transition to adults and how tornado-ravaged counties in Ohio are hoping for a federal disaster declaration. We also have seven things to do this weekend.
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Youngstown police say scam callers pretending to be police collecting fines over phone
The Youngstown Police Department wants to clarify some information after spoof callers claiming to be from the department have been targeting several Mahoning County residents.
Read more here.
Sen. Sherrod Brown fights for lower insulin costs during Mahoning County visit
Sen. Sherrod Brown advocated for more affordable insulin prices for Americans during his visit to the Mahoning County area.
Read more here.
County commissioners give $250,000 to Youngstown State police for enhancements
Mahoning County Commissioners Anthony Traficanti, David Ditzler and Carol Rimedio-Righetti granted $250,000 to YSU police.
Read more here.
Transitioning into adulthood: Dylan’s House welcomes kids, adults with autism
Dylan’s House is all about empowering and enriching the lives of individuals with autism in the Mahoning Valley, according to founder and vice president Amy Shope. Dylan’s House help caregivers find homes, resources for support and expand education surrounding autism.
Read more here.
Tornado-ravaged counties in Ohio await federal disaster declaration
State and federal officials are awaiting President Joe Biden’s disaster declaration to help recovery from tornadoes and severe storms that impacted 11 counties in mid-March.
Read more here.
We preview the upcoming solar eclipse
Chris Pugh and Guy Vogrin discuss this week in Mahoning Valley news, including:
- We preview the upcoming solar eclipse
- Change with drug overdose reporting
- New Ohio Turnpike rules
Listen to the discussion here.
We talk with Tessa Sentell about ‘The Story So Far’
Chris Pugh, Paul Yanchek and Joe Frost talk with Pittsburgh-based Tessa Sentell about her new book “The Story So Far” and her work as an artist.
Listen to the discussion here.
Other local, state and regional stories of interest
Here’s what to know about next week’s total solar eclipse
Sherrod Brown hauls in more than $12 million in first quarter for Ohio Senate race
Hockey star Boone Jenner shares his son has passed away: ‘A pain like no other’
Ohio State G Roddy Gayle Jr. enters transfer portal
50 best vacations in U.S. to explore America’s adventure capitals
Weekend Things To Do
Friday
Day two of Ohio PinBrew Fest starts at 10 a.m. at Metroplex Expo Center, at 1620 Motor Inn Drive in Girard
Community members are celebrating Bishop Emmitt L. Nevels Sr.’s 90th Birthday and 50 years in ministry at a gala at 6 - 10 p.m. at Mr. Anthony’s Banquet Center in Boardman
Catch Once Upon a Mattress at 7:30 p.m. in the Youngstown State University Ford Theatre in Bliss Hall. Visit the YSU University Theatre website for ticket information
Saturday
It’s the last day of Ohio PinBrew Fest starting at 10 a.m. at Metroplex Expo Center, at 1620 Motor Inn Drive in Girard
Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini is hosting his annual bowling fundraiser at Boardman Lanes from 3 - 9 p.m. raising money for Demetrious who’s battling leukemia
Catch Once Upon a Mattress at 7:30 p.m. in the Youngstown State University Ford Theatre in Bliss Hall. Visit the YSU University Theatre website for ticket information
Sunday
The Rotary Club of Youngstown hosts a family-friendly STEAM education fundraiser, Rotaryclipse, happening the day before the eclipse at 2 - 5 p.m. at Penguin City Brewing in Youngstown
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