Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of April.
Good morning, Youngstown.
Louis Underwood, 69, was booked on East Side after an early Sunday chase following a traffic stop at McGuffey Road and Berkley Avenue—police recovered a gun, brass knuckles, and cocaine from his car, and he faces five felony charges with arraignment scheduled on Monday.
Preston Hall received a suspended jail sentence with credit for time served and will be on probation for three years—he is ordered to have no contact with the homeowner—after trespassing at a Liberty Township home on Logan Arms Drive on March 19.
Youngstown police and U.S. Marshals say the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for tips on fugitives Vincent Marbley (59, 5 ft 6 in, 145 lbs) and Eddie Winphrie (41, 5 ft 9 in, 262 lbs) wanted for murder and tampering with evidence in connection with the Oct. 17 killing of Reynaldo Hernandez on the East Side in the 2300 block of Bott Street.
The Kimberly-Clark project in Trumbull County received a 1.837% tax credit on Monday—this support, along with a 60% tax abatement and $17 million approved for cleanup and an access road, will help drive plans for a new facility that is set to create 491 full-time jobs and generate $49.1 million in payroll by December 2030. Kimberly-Clark still must complete its review process to finalize the project that competes with a similar proposal in North Carolina.
Western Reserve Health Education asked the Texas bankruptcy court for a protective order last week to stop Steward from getting its IRIS database after a record request on April 16.
The group said the data holds private student details and is not owned by Steward—so the request broke the rules and the court has not granted the order yet.
Hubbard High School junior Jackson Corbett earned a perfect ACT score of 36 in February and hopes his top score will help him attend Harvard for engineering—he had scored 30 and 32 on earlier tests—while less than one percent of test takers achieve this feat.
Youngstown State University will hold spring commencement ceremonies on May 2 and May 3 in the main gym at Beeghly Physical Education Center—each college starts at a set time.
Graduates must arrive one hour early in regalia, and free parking with tram service is available while the ceremonies will be livestreamed on YouTube.
Poland’s famous bluebells are nearly in full bloom along the Bluebell Trail at Poland Municipal Forest in the Mahoning Valley — the three-week display will begin to fade in the first week of May.
Music Bingo Night
6-9 p.m. — Paladin Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy a lively evening of music and bingo while winning prizes with friends.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Choose Joy Benefit Softball Tournament
5 PM – 6 PM — McCune Park — Email for details — Celebrate fastpitch travel softball at this community-driven tournament.
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.
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.
STOMP
7:30 p.m. — Edward W Powers Auditorium — Ticket information available — Experience a dynamic performance where everyday objects become extraordinary instruments in a rhythmic celebration.
Klokwerk E's Anubis Album Release Tour
8-9:30 p.m. — Westside Bowl — $20 ($25 DOS) — Celebrate the release of Anubis with live performances from multiple artists including Klokwerk E and more.
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