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Sunday, June 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Youngstown. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At the 6th annual Mahoning Valley Warrior at the Canfield Fairgrounds, families gathered to support autism awareness and inclusion. The Autism Society of the Mahoning Valley hosted a day of activities including bounce houses, a sensory-friendly inflatable village and a special needs resource fair that raised nearly $8,000 for autism programs. WFMJ
- ➤ On Saturday, flowers were placed at the Niles Plaza Memorial in Niles to honor victims of the tornado outbreak on May 31—an event that destroyed nearly 70 homes and took nine lives. Councilman Stephen Papalas recalled the severe damage and loss from that day—details that still resonate as the community remembers the emergency response. WYTV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Healthy Hearts and Paws Project said that Spud, an emaciated dog found on Friday in Warren and surrendered after police discovered him on North Leavitt Road, was taken to a hospital in Niles and was expected to be released Saturday afternoon while charges for animal cruelty against his former owners may be filed— the organization is urgently seeking a medical foster for him. WFMJ
- ➤ Police issued an endangered missing child alert for 17-year-old Isabella Phillips due to concerns for her safety—Phillips was last seen on May 25 in New Sewickley wearing grey sweatpants and a grey coat while carrying a flower print backpack and driving a black 2019 GMC Canyon on State Route 30 near Mansfield, with the alert covering parts of Pennsylvania and Ohio. WFMJ
- ➤ Annie Griffin went missing in September 2002 and her body was found in garbage bags at a dumping site at Carson Street and Cantwell Avenue on the East Side—details that shocked the area—and her daughter, Annitra, now living in Columbus, said she still feels her mother's presence and wants those responsible prosecuted. WYTV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Warren JFK Eagles won their fifth straight district title with a 9—1 win over Kidron Central Christian on Saturday in New Middletown. They secured a spot in the regional tournament and will face Ashtabula St. John on Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Oberlin. Tribune Chronicle
- ➤ On Saturday, the Warren JFK Eagles won their fifth straight baseball district title with a 9—1 win over Kidron Central Christian in New Middletown. The victory secures their spot in the regional tournament and the team will face Ashtabula St. John in the semifinal on Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Oberlin. The Vindicator
- ➤ Boardman beat Louisville 3-1 on Saturday at Kent State’s Devine Diamond to win its first regional title since 2002—after a sixth-inning rally sparked a season that brought a conference title share and a district championship. The win showed how the team turned a slow start into a series of hard-earned milestones. Tribune Chronicle
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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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2nd Annual Cardinal Mooney Color Run
10 AM – 12 PM — Cassese's MVR — Registration fee required — Experience a vibrant two-mile color run with a community twist featuring a stop at Penguin City.
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YO! Motion Presents: Mobilizing Midlothian Community Bike Ride & Health Fair
This FREE, community bike ride and family-friendly event is designed to mobilize residents around the Midlothian corridor bike lane. Our goal is to not only promote safe and healthy cycling but to celebrate the rich history and positive changes happening in the Midlothian and Glenwood corridors.
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YO! Motion Presents: Mobilizing Midlothian Community Bike Ride & Health Fair
This FREE, community bike ride and family-friendly event is designed to mobilize residents around the Midlothian corridor bike lane. Our goal is to not only promote safe and healthy cycling but to celebrate the rich history and positive changes happening in the Midlothian and Glenwood corridors.
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Free Outdoor All-Levels Yoga
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Boardman Township Park — Free entry — Enjoy a calming outdoor yoga session for all levels hosted by NAMI Mahoning Valley.
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