Scrappers win on walk-off error, 2-1

July 31, 2026

NILES — Ideal weather conditions greeted fans at 717 Credit Union Field on Thursday as the Mahoning Valley Scrappers played host to Williamsport. Blue skies and sunshine gave way to a cool and comfortable evening for a Buck Night crowd of 2,336 fans. The proverbial black cloud that has hovered over the Scrappers throughout the 2026 season also gave way to sunshine, as the Scrappers defeated Williamsport 2-1 thanks to a ninth-inning, walk-off error. With the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the ninth in a 1-1 game, Scrappers designated hitter Maddox Mihalakis hit a ...

Youngstown board OKs deal for proposed tech park

July 31, 2026

YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s board of control signed an option agreement for the potential development of a business technology park on Exal Court as well as deals to install gas and electric lines there. The board voted 2-0 Thursday on the three items regarding the potential economic development project. The board consists of Mayor Derrick McDowell, Finance Director Kyle Miasek and Law Director Adam Buente. Buente was absent. The board agreed to approve an option agreement with Top Property Holdings LLC of North Lima and the Western Reserve Port Authority that permits the city to ...

Tye Wood keeping it old-school with Scrappers

July 31, 2026

In an age where analytics have seemingly taken over the game, where every pitch is analyzed, where every at-bat is scrutinized, Mahoning Valley Scrappers outfielder Tye Wood prefers a simpler approach to baseball. “It’s all about scoring more runs than your opponent,” Wood said. “Find a way to get on base, then find a way to score. “I’ve always been about trying to get on base any way possible. Find a way to advance and to allow the offense to work behind me so I can score runs. That’s the name of the game.” After spending five years at the college level, Wood is ...

19 Mahoning County groups receive $314,000 in state arts grants

July 31, 2026

More than $300,000 in Ohio Arts Council grants are coming to Mahoning County. Nineteen grants totaling $314,687, about $20,000 more than last year, will go to 19 recipients. They are among more than 1,000 grants totaling $23,196,364 the OAC announced Wednesday. Seven of those grants will ...

Nation and world at a glance for July 31

July 31, 2026

US economy grows at sluggish rate WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy expanded at a sluggish 1.5% pace from April through June as rising imports weighed on growth. But consumer spending rose. And the Federal Reserve’s favored measure of inflation grew more slowly last month, but remained above the central bank’s 2% target. The Commerce Department reported Thursday that growth in U.S. gross domestic product — the nation’s output of goods and services — decelerated from 2.1% in the first three months of 2026 and came in below economists’ expectations. But consumer spending — ...

Former Mathews boys basketball coach Michael Weymer resigned after OVI arrest

July 31, 2026

Michael Weymer resigned as Mathews boys basketball head coach following an arrest on the charge of Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence (OVI), according to WFMJ 21. Additionally, the Mathews “superintendent report shows the school found 94 allegations against Weymer were substantiated,” including “co-mingling public and/or school-related funds with personal funds and/or checking accounts” and failing to “maintain integrity with students, colleagues, parents, families, the community, and/or business when accepting gifts, gratuities, and/or favors.” Weymer, whose ...