Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of June.
Good morning, Youngstown.
Family, food and fun marked Berk Enterprises’ second annual Lemonade Day fundraiser on Friday, June 12 in Warren to support Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (pediatric cancer research).
Local families joined in, and the event aimed to exceed a $10,000 fundraising goal.
Boardman-based Down Syndrome Association of the Valley, founded by Michele Jones after her daughter Lauren’s experience, offers a resource center and support programs for families with Down Syndrome — it will hold its 19th annual Buddy Walk fundraiser on Sept.
20 to raise funds for its services.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern will bring Big Boy no.
4014 (the world's largest operating steam locomotive restored in 2019) to Struthers today. City officials have planned road closures from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and vendors and concerts are expected to draw up to 5,000 people.
Grief and Loss in Motion is expanding its Zell Yeah Designs outreach to include a permanent sewing station at The Sanctuary Artisans Market in Hubbard.
The nonprofit supports the local motorcycle community with patch sewing, suicide prevention, & grief support to foster conversation & healing throughout the region.
The Lions Club hosts its 64th annual Turtle Derby today using robotic turtles to raise funds for local causes in the community.
A maintenance supervisor for the Jackson-Milton school district died after a falling tree branch struck his head at a school on US Route 224 (Jackson Township) on Wednesday; co-workers attempted CPR before he passed away the next morning at age 53.
MVSC held a ribbon cutting + launched its new location on Jun.
12 in Youngstown, marking a local expansion of its services.
Billy Green, a part-time faculty member at Youngstown State University’s Beeghly College, received the 2026 Outstanding Teacher Educator Award from the Ohio Association of Teacher Educators.
The award honors his excellence in teaching, mentorship and support for future educators.
Tim Gleason, a 71-year-old school board member, died Thursday after suffering a heart attack while riding his bike on a local trail — he served the district for over 12 years and helped many students.
Youngstown State University will host a morning event on Monday, June 15 at 8:30 a.m. to launch the Technician Fast Track program at the Excellence Training Center (West Commerce Street).
The initiative partners local manufacturers to train new technicians through a one-year registered apprenticeship.
Republic Services has not picked up trash in Vienna Township for over two weeks, leaving overflowing bins on Warren-Sharon Road and attracting raccoons, possums, and skunks.
Trustee Phil Pegg says some residents saw a pickup on Friday while others remain unserviced as the company works to fix fleet issues.
Youngstown native and Atlanta Falcons secondary coach Justin Hood is hosting a free youth football camp for middle schoolers today at Youngstown State's Watson & Tressel Training Site.
He will be joined by 10 NFL coaches who will share their expertise with approximately 150 to 200 campers.
Warriors Inc. 7th Annual Daddy Daughter Dance
4:30 – 8 p.m. — Byzantine Center at the Grove — Early Bird $40, $50 Jun 1-12 — Get ready for a fun night of dancing and memories.
Niles 4th of July Parade, Car Show & Craft Fair
11 a.m. — Niles Senior Citizen Center — Free entry — Celebrate the Fourth of July with a festive parade, exciting car show, and vibrant craft fair.
Daikaiju Live at Westside Bowl
7-10 p.m. — Westside Bowl — Free entry — Experience the wild sound of surf rock with Daikaiju and DAGGRS & TM in a highly interactive performance.
Toast - The Best of Bread
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Robins Theatre — $ — Experience the ultimate tribute to Bread with spot-on renditions of their biggest hits.
Special Screening of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
6-11 p.m. — Robins Theatre — Free entry — Celebrate Ohio's connection to cinema with a magical screening of a beloved classic.
Wrestling Under The Stars
7:30-11:59 p.m. — 7 17 Credit Union Field at Eastwood — Meet wrestling superstars — Experience an exciting night of professional wrestling featuring legends and current stars.
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