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Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Youngstown. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Youngstown and the Community Initiative to Reduce Violence will host the annual Ammal HOPE Conference on May 28 at Covelli Centre + the event will offer over 100 agencies’ worth of resources including job training, housing, and healthcare from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. WFMJ
- ➤ The Youngstown Foundation approved $477,500 in grants for local organizations; the largest awards—$100,000 each—will fund The Autism Society of the Mahoning Valley and Meridian HealthCare to support Camp Friend and add administrative staff. Additional grants were given to groups such as McGuffey Centre, Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio, and the Trumbull County Historical Society to meet operational and program needs. WFMJ
- ➤ Penguin City Brewing in Youngstown will host a fundraiser on June 21 to equip police K-9 units in Mahoning and Trumbull counties with bulletproof vests from noon to 4 p.m. Organized in memory of Amy Kenyon-Bowman, the event will include K-9 demonstrations, a food truck, and displays by the sheriff’s office. WFMJ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Canfield Police responded to a stolen car chase that ended in a crash at S. Turner Road + Herbert Road around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday night, arresting one juvenile while officers work leads to find the two adult suspects known to local law enforcement. WFMJ
- ➤ A Georgia truck driver was sentenced to three to four years in prison after pleading guilty to assault in a Mahoning County road‐rage shooting — no one was hurt in the incident. WKBN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nine low-income Valley communities, including Youngstown, Struthers, Campbell, Warren, Warren Township, Girard, McKinley Heights, Brookfield and Masury, will be eligible for federal tax credits under the reintroduced Neighborhood Homes Investment Act—designed to close the value gap in areas with high poverty and low home values—if the bill passes. The act is expected to support over half a million new or rehabilitated homes while promoting local job growth and revenue. Tribune Chronicle
- ➤ Representatives Monica Robb-Blasdel and Dontavius Jarrells introduced the bipartisan Lead Line Replacement Act, which will require every public water system to replace lead service lines within the next 15 years if passed. At a Wednesday morning press conference, officials said the bill will ban partial repairs, have the Ohio EPA manage the rollout, and is expected to return $32 to $45 for every $1 invested — a move aimed at reducing lead exposure risks. WFMJ
- ➤ Champion township trustees met in a special session on Wednesday to plan a new resolution that sets guidelines for recreational marijuana dispensaries—these rules will limit the number of shops, hours of operation, building appearance, and police presence. Trustees said the current medical dispensary guidelines will be replaced so that tax revenue can support part-time police and local services. Tribune Chronicle
- ➤ Newton Falls City Manager Mike Novotny said the city was considering installing speed cameras in its school zones and heard proposals from Blue Line Solutions (which works with Youngstown and Campbell) at Wednesday's council meeting as officials examined the measure to improve safety in anticipation of part-time officers returning. WFMJ
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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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Ribs-N-Rock Festival
12-12 a.m. — Southern Park Mall — Free entry until 3 p.m. — Ribbers and rockers unite for summer’s ultimate rib cook-off and music festival.
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