Mahoning Valley top stories you may have missed. Here's what to know
From a record-setting steam locomotive rolling through Struthers to local businesses changing hands on Mahoning Avenue, the Mahoning Valley saw plenty of news worth catching up on. Here’s a quick look at recent stories from around Youngstown and the surrounding area.
Here are key takeaways:
- The world’s largest operating steam locomotive, Big Boy No. 4014, will make a 30-minute stop in Struthers on July 12 from 11:30 a.m. until noon for free public viewing, as part of a coast-to-coast tour celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.
- Big Boy No. 4014 spans 132 feet in length, weighs roughly 1.2 million pounds and is one of just eight Big Boys still in existence — and the only one still in operation, according to Union Pacific.
- A Boardman restaurant at 7334 Market St. earned the highest Yelp rating among the area’s top Mexican spots with 4.8 stars, topping a list of the top 5 Mexican restaurants in Youngstown.
- El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant & Cantina on Belmont Avenue holds a 4.2-star Yelp rating, while a restaurant at 5332 Mahoning Ave. earned a 4.5-star rating from Yelp reviewers.
- A former flower shop at 1528 Mahoning Ave. in Youngstown’s Belle Vista neighborhood is listed for sale at $120,000, featuring a 2,258-square-foot retail space, second-floor apartment, walk-in cooler and heated garage.
- The Mahoning Avenue property, built in 1900 and most recently home to Sweet Arrangements Florist, was acquired by the Western Reserve Port Authority four years ago for $69,000.
- Juny Café, a French-inspired coffee shop on Mahoning Avenue in Austintown, is listed for sale at $118,400 after opening in 2024.
- Owners Danielle and Mickael Sopel, who named the 1,800-square-foot shop after their dog Juny, are selling to prioritize family goals amid Mickael’s coaching schedule at Youngstown State University and international travel to France.
The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists. The source reporting referenced above was written and edited entirely by journalists.
This story was originally published June 16, 2026 at 11:19 AM.