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Tuesday, May 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Youngstown. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Several communities in Trumbull County will hold Memorial Day events from Friday through Monday to honor veterans. Niles will host a choir concert from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday—other towns will have parades, ceremonies, and flag placements with guest speakers and services scheduled throughout the weekend. Tribune Chronicle
- ➤ Memorial Day events will take place in Mahoning and Trumbull counties—parades, races and ceremonies are scheduled to begin as early as 9 a.m. on Monday and Sunday at venues in Austintown, Boardman, Canfield, McDonald, Girard and other local communities. The Vindicator
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A former Liberty Local Schools employee—Luke Polito, 35 from Poland—was charged with felony vandalism and misdemeanor theft after he took a desktop computer from a classroom on May 9, dropped it from his car, and disposed of it in a recycling dumpster, with his court appearance set for May 27. Tribune Chronicle
- ➤ Tyran P. Madison, 26, from Schenley Avenue in Youngstown was arrested at 6:30 a.m. Sunday on Hopkins Road when his car hit a road sign and crashed into a ditch near his apartment—he now faces charges of OVI, refusing a sobriety field test, driving without a valid license, failure to control, obstruction and resisting arrest. The Vindicator
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Led by Spencer Charnas, Ice Nine Kills will perform its Hell of a Summer tour at the Covelli Centre on Aug. 28th in Youngstown — supported by Dayseeker, Kim Dracula and The Funeral Portrait. Tickets for the 6:30 p.m. show will cost between $49.50 and $69.50 and go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. at the Southwoods Health box office and on Ticketmaster. The Vindicator
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, May 19, a person won $20,000 on the VIP Millions scratch-off ticket sold at a Niles car wash on Youngstown-Warren Road. After state and federal taxes (resulting in $14,400), the win left the winner several thousand dollars richer. WYTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At Liberty Elementary PK-6 School, about 20 sixth-grade students used Meta Quest headsets in a Monday science class to journey virtually to an African savannah and explore a shark tank. The program—led by the Youngstown Business Incubator—meets state teaching standards and offers a fresh way to engage students in hands-on learning. The Vindicator
- ➤ St. Rose School in Girard held its first musical in over 40 years—'Beauty and the Beast Jr.'—with 50 students performing in three weekend shows. School secretary Hannah Corbett and teacher Amanda Leone led the new drama club that began rehearsals in January. The Vindicator
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Eastgate Regional Council of Governments met last week at Stambaugh Auditorium where Jim Kinnick outlined dam removals, broadband expansion, and housing efforts in the region—actions aimed at improving local services. The council also honored Struthers Mayor Catherine Cercone Miller and Oak Hill Collaborative executive director Pat Kerrigan with the Community Leadership Award while Strong Towns' Chris Allen called for a new housing model. The Vindicator
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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