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Youngstown seeks input on Mahoning signal plans
‘America’s Got Talent’ finalist to perform May 13
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he city of Youngstown is proposing the replacement of 10 traffic signals along Mahoning Avenue from S. Meridian Road to Oak Hill Avenue. Additional improvements include the installation of pavement markings, new signage and new Americans with Disabilities Act compliant curb ramps at each of the signalized intersections. Signal replacements will occur at the intersections of Mahoning Avenue and the following cross streets: Meridian Road, Dunlap Avenue, Schenley Avenue, Hazelwood Avenue, Belle Vista Avenue , Eleanor Avenue/ Steel Street, Glenwood Avenue, Edward Street, West Avenue, and Oak Hill Avenue. Most of the proposed work will take place within existing rights-of-way; however, a few intersections may require the acquisition of minor amounts of new permanent right-ofway for the traffic signal replacements. The project is scheduled to begin construction in the summer of 2023 at an estimated cost of $2,078,093. Detailed construction updates will be posted prior to the start of construction and available on the city of Youngstown website: https://youngstownohio.gov. Access to adjacent businesses, residences and intersecting side streets will be maintained during constructions. No detours will be needed. To ensure the decision-making process is comprehensive, the city of Youngstown is seeking comments from the public about the social, environmental and economic impacts of the proposed project. Environmental impacts include those involving archaeological, architectural and ecological resources, regulated materials and the general location of the project. The city also requests information regarding the presence of any known cultural resources in the vicinity of the project including prehistoric and historic archaeological sites, historic bridges
On March 13, local athletes ran 1.5 miles, hourly, for 24 hours to raise funds for the Rescue Mission’s ‘Supply Our Shelter’ campaign. As of March 26, $37,652.40 has been raised for mattresses at the new shelter. To donate, visit www.RescueMissionMV.org/2Run4.
and buildings, landmarks and districts. Your Sports Network is a sports-streamAny questions or comments should be di- ing company based in East Palestine. YSN rected to Chuck Shasho at 330-742-8800. currently serves over 50 schools, universities and organizations in Ohio. The comScrappers, Your Sports pany was founded in 2017 by D.J. Yokley. Network partner on media “It’s a dream come true to have the Mahoning The Mahoning Valley Scrappers and Your Valley Scrappers join the YSN family. I’ve been Sports Network have jointly announced a parta Scrapper fan since they arrived on the scene, nership agreement for the 2021-2022 seasons. “The Scrappers are thrilled to be partner- and feel privileged to be able to bring a new ing with YSN. They do a tremendous job generation of baseball fans closer to Scrappers covering sports in the market. I am excited baseball than ever before,” said Yokley. The Scrappers are a founding member that they will be providing in depth coverage of the Scrappers as we enter the MLB Draft of the MLB Draft League, set to open up League,” said Jordan Taylor, Scrappers general the 2021 season on the road on May 24 manager and vice president of HWS Baseball. against the West Virginia Black Bears.
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers and The Comedy Zone will kick off their Ballpark Comedy Tour with Preacher Lawson, an “America’s Got Talent” finalist and YouTube personality. The performance occurs 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 13 at Eastwood Field. The event is family-friendly The Scrappers and and is open to The Comedy Zone all ages. Socialdistance guide- kick off their Ballpark lines will be Comedy Tour with i m p l e m e n t e d Preacher Lawson, an and masks are “America’s Got Talent” required. finalist and YouTube Tickets are $30 for general personality. admission and $50 for VIP on-field table seating. Tickets go on sale Monday, March 29. The public can purchase tickets at mvscrappers.com. Lawson has performed at sold-out venues around the country, and has built a following on YouTube with over 500,000 subscribers. The 30-year old comedian has been working in comedy for 14 years and began writing stand-up sets at 16. Lawson is best known for his appearance on season 12 (2017) of “America’s Got Talent,” where he made it to the final rounds. Based off his performance, Lawson was invited to compete on “America’s Got Talent: The Champions” (2019) and “Britain’s Got Talent: The Champions,” where he advanced to the finale after receiving the most fan votes. Lawson was the host of the Facebook Watch series “World’s Most Amazing Dogs” (2019) with George Lopez and Lisa Vanderpump. Currently, he can be seen starring in the NBC series “Connecting” and as a judge on the new Nickelodeon competition show “Unleashed.”
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