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Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Good morning, Youngstown. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bishop Bonnar urges Catholics in the diocese to join Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer for Peace this Saturday, April 11, at six local churches from noon to 1 p.m. The Basilica of Saint John the Baptist in Canton will host a vigil from 7 to 8 p.m. WFMJ
- ➤ Boardman's newest bakery, The Bakehouse, welcomed local customers yesterday with a live event showcasing fresh baked treats + marking its grand opening as a new community spot. WFMJ
- ➤ Downtown Youngstown hosts a weekend of events from Friday, April 10 until Thursday, April 16, featuring a pop-up skatepark, live sports, concerts, and markets held at local venues like the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre and YSU Tennis Center. Residents can enjoy community activities for all ages. WFMJ
- ➤ Poland Village Gardeners Inc is offering a $125 personalized brick to support the community garden. Locals can reserve a brick by calling (330) 314-4778. WFMJ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ City leaders in Sharon are discussing a data center project on a 17-acre Clark Street property that requires a zoning variance for a taller building. The zoning board meets Tuesday, April 14 at noon and the project is expected to create 134 jobs with full operations starting late 2027. WFMJ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Youngstown Playhouse is staging Urinetown the Musical, a satirical show set in a future where a 20-year drought bans private restrooms. Tickets cost between $17 and $27 excluding fees and are available online, by phone or at the YourArts central box office at the DeYor Performing Arts Center. WFMJ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Trumbull Career & Technical Center is hosting its annual community night on April 23 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 528 Educational Hwy in Warren — the free event will feature student-led exhibits, interactive activities, vendor offerings and resources from over 30 community partners. WFMJ
- ➤ Students in Northeast Ohio may receive cash from a $17.25 million settlement from a class action suit against PowerSchool for data privacy issues with its Naviance platform — eligible users who logged in between Aug. 18, 2021 and Jan. 23 must file claims by May 26. WFMJ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new EV charging station is coming to Love’s Travel Stop on Route 62 in Hubbard, funded by $799,902 in federal NEVI funds + $939,016 from Love’s private match, increasing charging options along I-80 eastbound. ODOT announced the project as part of its initiative to boost local transportation resources. WFMJ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ YSU's experienced offensive line, which started more than 115 combined, delivered a solid performance during spring practice at Stambaugh Stadium as the team refined its lineup. Quarterback Beau Brungard credited the unit’s steady play for record-setting offensive numbers last fall. Tribune Chronicle
- ➤ Local high school sports teams recorded wins in softball, baseball, tennis, and volleyball. Fitch stayed unbeaten with a 12-2 win over Saluga while Poland rallied for two softball victories, Lakeview beat Mineral Ridge 10-3 in baseball, and West Branch and Howland excelled in tennis and volleyball. Tribune Chronicle
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Kiss Me Kate Musical Performance
7:30 p.m. — Youngstown State University — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy a musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew during this lively weekend show.
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Youngstown's City-Wide Baby Shower
11 AM – 2 PM — The Eugenia Atkinson Recreation Center — Free entry — Celebrate and support new and expectant families with essential baby items and educational resources.
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Legacy Dance Championships
Time TBA — DeYor Performing Arts Center — Registration required — Competitors showcase their talents in a fun and supportive environment with awards for all.
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Designer Purse Bingo Spring 2026
5:30-9:00 p.m. — DiVieste's Banquet Centre — Ticket includes dinner and bingo — Win designer purses while supporting a great cause for local animals.
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Deer Camp Musical
7:30 p.m. — Trumbull New Theatre — $20 for adults, $17 for students — Join four friends in a hilarious quest to bag a deer or face the end of their beloved hunting trips.
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