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Saturday, May 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Youngstown. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Wall That Heals, a traveling copy of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial that holds 58,281 names including local military heroes, will arrive in Warren Tuesday afternoon with a motorcycle escort leaving Austintown at 2 p.m. and reaching Packard Park around 3 p.m.-organizers hope residents watch safely along the route. Tribune Chronicle
- ➤ Tickets for the 179th Canfield Fair are now available online in three and six pack bundles (three pack costs $23 and six pack costs $45) while ride passes sell for $28 each; the fair will take place from August 27 through September 1. This sale offers a flexible option for families or individuals planning to enjoy multiple days at the fair. WFMJ
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A driver evacuated three Youngstown City School students from a transport van that caught fire early Friday before 8:30 a.m. on the 2100 block of McGuffey Road — the Youngstown Fire Department quickly put out the flames as district officials said a mechanical issue caused the blaze and an investigation will follow while the students were taken to their home school. WFMJ
- ➤ A limousine from Boardman carrying Pittsburgh Pirates fans collided with a pickup truck on Thursday, May 22 at 4:48 p.m. in Darlington Township when a 17-year-old driver failed to yield—injuring eight people and closing State Route 51 for more than three hours. WFMJ
- ➤ On May 28th, 2024, a natural gas explosion rocked the Chase Bank branch at Realty Tower in downtown Youngstown and injured several employees while killing co-worker Akil Drake — a contract worker’s cut on a gas line triggered the blast as emergency crews rescued survivors and began cleanup. The Vindicator
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lahsen Ismael Boukrab, 33, was indicted by a grand jury for allegedly running over a man's legs on Dec. 13 near Commerce and North Phelps streets after a red Lexus hit a crowd at 2:20 a.m.—he faces two counts of felonious assault and failure to stop after an accident. WYTV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ St. Columba will host a free Festival Orchestra Concert at 6:30 p.m. on May 31 where local symphonies from Youngstown, Greenville, Warren and Butler County will perform a famous organ concerto and select solo pieces — featuring organists David Blazer and Ralph Holtzhauser. WYTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ West Branch High School senior Susan Hulton finished a months-long woodworking project by building a handcrafted tool chest from solid cherry and hardwoods—she used hand tools and hand-cut dovetail joinery to create a safe place for her woodworking tools and to boost her skills. WFMJ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Ohio Department of Transportation announced new traffic impacts for Valley drivers that will start Tuesday, May 27 and affect road closures and lane restrictions in Goshen Township, New Middletown, Springfield Township, Bloomfield Township, and parts of Trumbull County. Detours plus road work for culvert replacement, resurfacing, and chip seal projects are set to continue until early June or early August. WKBN
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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Tribute: The Band - Tenacious D Cover Experience
8-11 p.m. — Westside Bowl — $14 general admission — Experience the energy of Tribute: The Band, plus Nintendo-themed nerdcore with Master Hand!
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