YOUNGSTOWN - A long-planned vision to transform the historic grounds of the former South High School fieldhouse into a multi-million-dollar athletic complex is poised to take a significant step forward next week.

City Council will vote Wednesday on legislation authorizing the sale of 5.6 acres at 1840 Erie Street to Valley Legends Sports Complex, Inc. for $64,460.00. The purchase agreement lists Michael Pecchia as the contact for the buying entity.

Pecchia, the president of Valley Christian Schools, first unveiled plans for the site in September 2023. At the time, the school proposed a $10 million investment to construct "Valley Legends Stadium," a state-of-the-art facility designed to serve Valley Christian Schools and the broader community.

While original projections from 2023 estima

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