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Friday, June 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Youngstown. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two men were indicted for defrauding elderly victims in Northeast Ohio, including several in Warren, using grandparent and tech support scams in May and June 2024 — officials said the suspects collected over $201,000 and laundered the money through cryptocurrency accounts. WYTV
- ➤ Jordan Kennedy of Youngstown was sentenced Tuesday to 57 months in prison for federal weapons charges after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm as a felon (the charges stemmed from gun incidents on July 8, 2023 and Feb. 6 following a 2016 robbery conviction). WKBN
- ➤ Stephen Kyle Hansen, 33, from Las Vegas, is facing seven criminal charges after a disturbance on Hull Street in Sharon before 12:30 p.m. where a victim shot at him and he fled to a vacant home—he is held on $250,000 bail with a preliminary hearing set for 11:15 a.m. on June 27. WFMJ
- ➤ Mahoning County Juvenile Court Judge Theresa Dellick ruled Wednesday that a 14-year-old boy will stand trial in juvenile court for the March 23 shooting death of 19-year-old Keondre Lewis at a home on Rhoda Avenue on the West Side—his trial dates have not yet been set and he remains in custody. The Vindicator
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The three-day Ribs-N-Rock Festival began Thursday at DeBartolo Commons at Southern Park Mall and will continue through Saturday, offering barbecue, beverages and live music to local fans. Gates open at noon daily with free entry until 3 p.m.—fees increase after that, and the event features Chris Higbee on Thursday, The Clarks performing today and Fuel set for Saturday, plus an afterparty each night at Steel Valley Brew Works. WFMJ
- ➤ Youngstown observed Juneteenth on Thursday with a fireworks and food truck celebration downtown at Wean Park — the Market Street Bridge was closed from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. for a safe setup. The Youngstown Playhouse hosted a festival of new works at Playhouse Lane starting at 7 p.m. with staged readings and audience feedback, and admission cost $5. WFMJ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The ODNR Division of Wildlife partnered with the University of Dayton’s Gantchoff Lab to collar a female black bear in Ashtabula County on June 3 to study its return; the GPS collar will send location data—helping scientists track the bear’s movements. Officials plan to collar up to 20 bears—using public sightings to guide the study—and they urge residents to report observations via the HuntFish OH app. WFMJ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ohio Senate Bill 138 is on Gov. Mike DeWine's desk and would criminalize operators of uncertified recovery houses that fail to meet strict safety and care standards— a measure supported by mental health leaders in Mahoning and Trumbull counties. The bill aims to protect vulnerable people in early recovery. WFMJ
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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Jazz in the Park Youngstown
3-7 p.m. — Wick Park — Free entry — Enjoy an afternoon of live jazz performances in the beautiful Wick Park.
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Kid Mammoth with Papers and Interior Stations
8-11 p.m. — Westside Bowl — No Refunds — Kid Mammoth headlines a night of music with support from local acts Papers and Interior Stations.
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Cornerstone Collective Market
2-6 p.m. — 2649 Glenwood Ave — Free entry — Experience a vibrant summer market featuring fresh produce and artisan goods while supporting local producers.
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