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Monday, April 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Youngstown. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At the Hope Foundation’s 13th annual event in Canfield, five community leaders were honored for their work. Warren resident Bernadette Bilick was chosen as the 2025 Hope Award for Lifetime Achievement Honoree for 41 years of service at the Northeast Ohio Children’s Rehabilitation Center—others were recognized for work in education, social work and community programs. The Vindicator
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Police are investigating a car and motorcycle crash near the intersection of Hillman Street and West Earle Avenue that occurred at 10:30 p.m. Sunday night and left one person in critical condition. WYTV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ YSU’s Pakistani Indian Student Association hosted Bollywood Bash on Sunday—an event celebrating South Asian culture that featured dances, music and food for around 300 students in the Chestnut Room of Kilcawley Center. WYTV
- ➤ On April 3rd, 1919, Warren police chief Frank H. Flowers was killed when a Packard car struck a streetcar on Niles Avenue while he and Youngstown police chief Watkins were returning with an unidentified woman—Flowers served 25 years and is honored on memorial walls in London, Washington, and locally. Tribune Chronicle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At East High School, the JROTC program helped shy students become strong leaders; 17-year-old Yelian Seda is now battalion commander for 120 cadets. The program also helped cadets like Kevon Gastell Johnson and Jensen Delgado set new goals for careers in the Army Reserve and healthcare—teaching them discipline, teamwork, and good citizenship. The Vindicator
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The village has updated its policy on door-to-door soliciting, requiring all peddlers and canvassers to register at the administration building, complete background checks, and pay a permit fee—school and church groups are exempt and solicitation is allowed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Mayor Ray Lewis said a local developer will help market a long-vacant bank building next to the building and a donated scoreboard will be installed at the baseball field once the schools, baseball association, and the village arrange the necessary power, with the project expected to be ready in 2026. The Vindicator
- ➤ Braceville officials said the Trumbull County Engineer’s Office is closing Bailey Anderson Road today through Wednesday for railroad track removal and urges drivers to follow a detour (east on Route 82, northeast on Benedict Leavittsburg Road, north on Allen Smith Road, and west on Nelson Moser Road). The office also said Benedict Leavittsburg Road will be closed Thursday through Saturday with a detour (southeast on Route 82, north on Diehl South Road, northeast on Park Road, and northwest on Nelson Moser Road). Tribune Chronicle
- ➤ Today the village updated its door-to-door soliciting policy by requiring all peddlers and canvassers to register at the administration building with a permit fee and background check—school and church groups are exempt while residents who do not want solicitors are advised to post no soliciting signs. Mayor Ray Lewis also announced that Anthony Cafaro Jr. will help market a vacant bank building near Ohio Avenue and that a donated baseball scoreboard will have lighting installed in partnership with local groups for completion in 2026. Tribune Chronicle
- ➤ Four candidates are running in Niles for two city council seats in the May 6 primary with incumbent Aaron Johnstone facing former councilman Reggie Giancola in the 2nd Ward and newcomers Frank Leskovec and Stan McCauley contesting the 4th Ward. Giancola aims to boost infrastructure projects while Johnstone supports park renovations and business grants—Leskovec and McCauley plan to work on safety, road fixes, and other city improvements. Tribune Chronicle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ During stress awareness month, research shows that scents like eucalyptus and lavender calm stress. Doctors advise buying essential oils from a trusted company—one that prints the scientific name—and using a carrier oil when applying them; they say pregnant women may use them while people with headaches or asthma should avoid them. WKBN
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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Choose Joy Benefit Softball Tournament
5 PM – 6 PM — McCune Park — Email for details — Celebrate fastpitch travel softball at this community-driven tournament.
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The Right TurnClyde Experience Live
8-11 p.m. — Westside Bowl — No Refunds — Enjoy a night of classic hits with Pittsburgh's The Right TurnClyde Experience and Against The Wind.
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Mother's Day Buffet
11 a.m.-4 p.m. — Waypoint 4180 — Call for reservations — Celebrate Mother’s Day with an exclusive menu and great ambiance.
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