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Thursday, June 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Youngstown. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Former Lordstown Motors executives are asking a federal judge to drop a lawsuit that accuses them of misleading investors about truck pre-orders—saying the suit lacks enough proof under federal rules. They claim that company statements and a report from Hindenburg Research did not reveal new facts that hurt the stock. WFMJ
- ➤ A ribbon was cut Wednesday morning as WesBanco moved into its new space at 275 W. Federal St. in downtown Youngstown—changing the building from its past as Home Savings Building and Premier Bank while the bank donated $5,000 to the Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley. WYTV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Vienna’s former fiscal officer Linda McCullough rejected a plea deal and waived her right to a jury trial—she will face a bench trial Monday in Warren after being charged with theft, record tampering and telecommunications fraud. Tribune Chronicle
- ➤ Liberty Township police say a Hercules trailer, Toyota 4-Runner, four wheeler and lawnmower were stolen from a home that exploded last Saturday killing 34-year-old Justin Braun and injuring a four-year-old child—cameras later showed a Toyota towing the trailer at 12:48 a.m. Monday while no suspects or property have been found. WFMJ
- ➤ A man in Boardman fell victim to a scam when he received multiple calls from someone falsely claiming he won $10.5 million and a Mercedes-Benz from Publishers Clearing House — the scammer pressed him to send $3,400 in cash for processing fees and later demanded extra money before his family exposed the fraud. WYTV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Youngstown will host Pride Youngstown Saturday at the Phelps Street Gateway with a parade starting at noon plus a full schedule of events running until 9 p.m. Rust Belt Theater Company founder Robert Dennick Joki curated a lineup featuring entertainers, singers, drag artists plus local talent. The Vindicator
- ➤ Youngstown Playhouse will hold auditions on June 22 and 23 for its musical 'Singin’ in the Rain,' the first production of its 101st season. Performers aged 16 and older should be ready to sing one minute of a golden age tune with sheet music provided, with auditions set downtown on June 22 from 2 to 5 p.m. and in the Moyer Room on June 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. The Vindicator
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Trumbull County Commissioner Denny Malloy said at Tuesday’s workshop in Warren that the 93-year-old Meander Dam may need over $100 million in repairs to prevent a heavy rain from damaging the dam and its water supply for 220,000 customers—this repair cost may push water bills in Niles nearly double as officials work to cover the needed funds. The Vindicator
- ➤ Beginning July 1, Ohio training academies will start a new law enforcement curriculum that replaces 72 hours of outdated courses with practical training in active shooter response, crisis de-escalation, and critical decision-making — the changes are mandatory by Jan 1, 2026. Attorney General Dave Yost said the update gives officers real-world tools to handle today’s challenges. WYTV
- ➤ Residents of Abbey Road attended a recent Canfield Township trustees meeting to express worries about basement flooding caused by heavy rains, noting that a full retention pond and muddy water from an inlet pipe could worsen the problem & that planned new homes may add to the strain. Zoning Inspector Traci DeCapua will check on the inlet on Wednesday while trustees discussed future water management steps before approving further phases of housing development. The Vindicator
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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Food Trucks and Fireworks Celebration with Walk of Fame Induction
5-11 p.m. — Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre — Free entry — Celebrate the 4th of July with a tribute to local boxing legends, delicious food, and stunning fireworks.
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Nature Yoga
10-11 a.m. — Wick Park — $15 — Awaken your senses and connect with nature while practicing yoga outdoors.
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Summer Festival of the Arts
12-5 p.m. — Ward Beecher Planetarium — Free entry — Experience engaging planetarium shows as part of a vibrant arts festival.
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