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Youngstown
Sunday, January 18th, 2026
Good morning, Youngstown. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community donors gathered Saturday in Canfield to celebrate Diane Less, founder of Angels for Animals, as she provided shelter tours (including the medical wing) and a chance to see the dogs. Donations will help fund a $2 million renovation to update the 23-year-old kennels and boost animal care. WFMJ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Thomas Bellish of Buckeye Energy Brokers pitched a gas aggregation plan to Hubbard Township officials at Tuesday’s reorganization meeting, noting that four local communities have stayed with his firm due to favorable rates and urging trustees to act before the natural gas contract ends in March. The Vindicator
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The YSU women’s basketball team lost to IU Indy 61-52 at Beeghly Center Saturday. Coach Melissa Jackson said missed free throws and turnovers cost the Penguins the win (they will face Robert Morris Wednesday) to bounce back. The Vindicator
- ➤ The Youngstown State men’s basketball team lost 80-78 at the Wolstein Center on Saturday in a close game against Cleveland State. The Penguins dropped their seventh straight Horizon League contest after missing a final three-point shot. Tribune Chronicle
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Charlie Boy, Ferro, Ryan Concert
7-11 p.m. — Westside Bowl — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a lively concert featuring Ferro who brings melodic tunes to life.
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Underground Entertainment Awards
5-11 p.m. — Westside Bowl — Cost info not specified — Celebrate the creative talents and influential voices of Youngstown's entertainment community with special performances.
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Empress Eyes Live with Brake Fluid and Outrun Infinity
8-11 p.m. — Westside Bowl — Free entry — Enjoy a night filled with captivating performances from local bands Empress Eyes, Brake Fluid, and Outrun Infinity.
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Intro to Epoxy & Overlays Training
9 AM – 5 PM — Epoxy Depot Youngstown — $895 — Learn epoxy techniques from seasoned expert Garrett Barnes at this comprehensive training event.
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Absolute Intense Wrestling: Out Cold
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Penguin City Brewing Company — Tickets from $25 — Watch top wrestling talents like Mike Santana and Priscilla Kelly battle it out live.
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Hadestown Teen Edition
2:30-3:30 p.m. — Top Hat Productions — Ticket prices vary — Experience a unique teen rendition of a classic musical in Youngstown.
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E5C4P3 - The Journey Tribute
7-8 p.m. — Columbiana Arts Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the world's top Journey tribute band thrilling the audience with classic hits.
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Episode 26
2 p.m. — Youngstown State University — Ticket prices vary — A humorous tribute to classic sci-fi serials like Buck Rogers and Flash Gordon.
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