Saturday, April 12th, 2025

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Good morning, Youngstown. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 13th annual Wine for Hope fundraiser drew a packed crowd to Waypoint 4180 in Canfield as Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley raised funds to help local kids and their families pay medical bills. Josh Frketic served as master of ceremonies and founder Anthony Spano said generous donors made the event a success— the group plans to celebrate 20 years in 2027. WKBN
- ➤ The Elm Road Drive-In in Warren opened Friday night for the season after a weather delay — it celebrated 75 years in business and showed three pairs of movies with gates opening at 7 p.m. and films starting at 8:30 p.m. WKBN
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local Big Lots stores will reopen next month under new owner Variety Wholesalers; the Champion and Boardman stores (opening May 1) and the New Castle store (opening May 15) will resume operations. WYTV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man on East Judson Avenue said he woke after midnight Thursday to change his child's diaper when he heard gunfire, later finding four bullet holes in his home and a bullet slug on the couch — police collected shell casings from the street. WKBN
- ➤ Two men were indicted by a Mahoning County grand jury for the Jan. 24 shooting death of Resean Graham when he was found shot around 7 p.m. inside a home in the 2700 block of Griselda Avenue—Kenneth Carter, 34, and Terry Hopkins, 22, have been held in jail since their arrests. WKBN
- ➤ Mahoning County grand jury indicted 22—Isaac Bethel on two counts of felonious assault and one count of improper discharge of a firearm after he allegedly fired at a car on Feb. 26 in the 3300 block of Hudson Avenue where a 40-year-old man and his 18-year-old daughter were inside; witnesses saw him run and police later caught him at the corner of Mistletoe and Glenwood avenues while he was held in jail on a $100,000 bond. WKBN
WELLNESS NEWS
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Harlem Globetrotters Show
3-7 p.m. — Covelli Centre — Tickets available — Experience the thrills of basketball, comedy, and magic with the iconic Harlem Globetrotters.
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Kindermusik Class for Toddlers
Recurring Class — Apr 18 – Apr 24 — Valley Little Melodies — Cost info not specified — A fun, engaging music class that promotes creativity and cognitive development in toddlers.
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Tommy DeLuca LIVE
7-10 p.m. — Biker Brewhouse — Check out an entertaining evening of live music with musician and actor Tommy DeLuca.
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Farm Animal Baby Shower
10 a.m.-2 p.m. — Mill Creek MetroParks Farm — Free admission — Celebrate the arrival of farm babies with fun activities and a sheep shearing demonstration.
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Run Ytown 5 & 10-Miler
8-11 a.m. — Second Sole Youngstown — Registration fee required — Join the community for a morning of energetic running competitions at the annual Run Ytown event.
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Music Bingo Night
6-9 p.m. — Paladin Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy a lively evening of music and bingo while winning prizes with friends.
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Canfield Spring Super Swap Meet
8 a.m.-5 p.m. — Canfield Fairgrounds — $7 single day or $10 weekend pass — A lively indoor/outdoor swap meet featuring diverse vendors and collectibles.
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Stavich Bike Trail Smart-guided Cycle Tour
10 a.m.-1 p.m. — Stavich Bicycle Trailhead — Cost varies — Explore a historical cycling route along the Ohio/Pennsylvania border at your own pace.
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Cinco on Phelps
1-7 p.m. — Phelps Street Gateway Public Space — Free entry — Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with live music, food, and arts and crafts.
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2025 GC-360 Leadership Summit
12 PM — Stambaugh Stadium — $45 early bird, $70 regular — Engage in a day of leadership training and development for high school athletes.
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