Thursday, June 19th, 2025
Good morning, Youngstown. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ After a five-year break, the Christ Our Savior Parish Festival returns at St. Nick’s Church in Struthers—kicking off tonight at 6 p.m. and featuring food, rides, games, and live music while local police secure the event—to offer a full celebration for the community. WKBN
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An 18-year-old man was fatally shot in the 900 block of Lanterman Avenue near Lanterman's Mill early today—police arrived at 12:05 a.m. and no arrests have been made as investigators continue the homicide probe. Tribune Chronicle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Trumbull County Historical Society will run a Hands-On History Summer Camp from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 7 to 9 at Center Brook Manor in North Bloomfield for children ages 6 to 12. Participants will learn about pioneer life, the Revolutionary War, archaeology & the Underground Railroad for $60 including all materials and activities. The Vindicator
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Girard will honor local veteran Kenneth David with a public sign dedication on June 30—he received the Congressional Medal of Honor earlier this year for his Vietnam War service. WFMJ
- ➤ Youngstown City Council approved a $120,000 performance audit of the city’s police and fire departments at its Wednesday meeting & the Ohio Auditor of state will review overtime, scheduling and cruiser use after a request from Sixth Ward Councilwoman Anita Davis. The Council also voted against purchasing 11 new police vehicles. WFMJ
- ➤ The Newton Falls Police Department will resume work on July 1 with Chief John Barco and 20 part-time officers as the Trumbull County Sheriff’s Office ends its daily service on June 30. The department will guard the Fourth of July Festival and manage traffic on July 4—officials said local funds and grants cover police expenses. Tribune Chronicle
-
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.
-
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!
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Nature Yoga
10-11 a.m. — Wick Park — $15 — Awaken your senses and connect with nature while practicing yoga outdoors.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
A house divided against itself cannot stand.
~ Jesus
About Daily Youngstown
Daily Youngstown is a community newsletter sharing current events in Youngstown, Ohio. Our mission is to make local news more accessible, highlight extraordinary people across the Youngstown community, and support local organizations. If you like Daily Youngstown, you can support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Youngstown.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Youngstown and across Ohio. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to make local news more accessible and highlight extraordinary people across the Youngstown community.
We help people in Youngstown save time finding the news that matters most to them: local news in Youngstown, about Youngstown, curated especially for you on a daily basis—all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Youngstown
A free Youngstown community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most critical news for the community every day.
- No spam
- Daily emails, only news! We never sell your data.
© Daily Youngstown. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyyoungstown.com/sitemap