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Sunday, May 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Youngstown. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, cyclists start their third annual Ride to Build a Better Belmont at the B&O Station in downtown Youngstown with free entry and two available routes. One route begins at noon for experienced riders with a 32-mile ride to the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport while a family-friendly 12-mile ride starts at 2 p.m. + a post-ride BBQ follows. WYTV
- ➤ Lowellville held a community event Saturday to honor 20-year-old Will McCaughtry when residents joined a Duck Derby that sold around 1,700 tickets to fund local senior scholarships and enjoyed a parade along Liberty Street. Village officials and local leaders celebrated the day by recognizing unity and community spirit. WYTV
- ➤ Volunteers gathered Saturday morning at Oak Hill Cemetery to place American flags on the graves of veterans, firefighters, and police officers ahead of Memorial Day. The Broadhead-Wydell Memorial Team led the event and local students joined to honor those who served—ensuring their sacrifices are remembered. WFMJ
- ➤ Gateways to Better Living won the 2025 Canstruction event at Eastwood Mall with a Pac-Man structure built from over 1,000 cans to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank — teams from across Mahoning Valley joined the 'Games: Win the Battle Against Hunger' contest — and the donated food will help the food bank after the summer display. WFMJ
- ➤ Molnar Farms opened its farmer market in Poland on Saturday — just in time for strawberry season — offering pre-picked strawberries, plants, vegetables and other groceries. The market is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and it closes on Sundays. WKBN
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Youngstown police investigated a shooting on the east side on May 17 when a person was shot in the 1000 block of McGuffey Road near a convenience store—detective Mohammad Awad said the victim was in stable condition and did not cooperate with police. WYTV
WELLNESS NEWS
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J. Newman Levy Speaker Series: Jewish Composers
5-7 p.m. — Youngstown State University — Free entry — Explore the contributions of Jewish composers in a captivating discussion led by a local expert.
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Mitch and Cindy’s Bluegrass Festival
1 PM - 10 PM — Trumbull County Fairgrounds — Various prices — Enjoy a three-day celebration of bluegrass music with bands from across the USA, camping, and food trucks for all ages.
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Riley Green Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night with Rolling Stone-lauded country singer-songwriter Riley Green on his North American tour.
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Mix 98.9 Time Warp Prom
6-11 p.m. — Canfield Fairgrounds — Tickets required — Experience the Valley's biggest annual 80's & 90's themed costume party with dinner buffet and live music.
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Lita Ford Concert
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre — Cost TBD — Rock out with the iconic hard rock singer and guitarist known for her 1980s hits.
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Club Michael Sip and Paint
7-9 p.m. — Club Michael — Paid event — Spend an evening creating art under the guidance of Mary as you explore your creativity.
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The Benders Reunion Concert
8:00 – 9:30 p.m. — Robins Theatre — Fundraising event — Celebrate the legacy of The Benders in a special concert honoring Bill Griffin’s son while raising money for charity.
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3rd Annual Girard-Liberty Catalina Wine Mixer
6-9 p.m. — Giant Eagle Supermarket — $75 per person — Enjoy a variety of wines and craft beers while supporting local community projects.
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RIVIVAL
7-10 p.m. — Westside Bowl — All ages welcome — The RIVIVAL takes over Youngstown for a night of pure energy, music, and self-expression!
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The Family Reunion Stage Play: Family Tree
7:30 p.m. — DeYor Performing Arts Center — Ticketed event — Experience the heartwarming continuation of a family legacy in the captivating stage play by Michael Anthony Forney.
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