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Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Youngstown. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Alta Head Start will host a free enrollment event at the Covelli Centre on July 10 from noon to 6 p.m.—families can enjoy games and activities and meet with Family Advocates to register for services by bringing proof of residency, income, and the child’s birth certificate. WFMJ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Penguin City Brewing and the Canfield Fair joined forces to create a limited edition beer can honoring the 179th fair events including Brad Paisley and Lynyrd Skynyrd concerts—this can will be available mid-July at local re-sellers and Penguin City's taproom. WFMJ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Monday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, a 33-year-old Niles woman filed a lawsuit accusing the City of Warren, Police Chief Erik Merkel, and former officer Michael Edwards Jr.—currently serving a 34-to-39-year sentence—for sexually assaulting her in fall 2023 after he responded to an emergency call in February 2023, and she alleged a pattern of misconduct within the department. WFMJ
- ➤ A Trumbull County man, Christopher M. Callaway, 41, of West Farmington, was sentenced to 50 years in federal prison on July 1 for grooming and sexually exploiting dozens of minors across multiple states while coercing them into making thousands of explicit images and videos, and he was fined $40,000 under the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act—he targeted vulnerable girls aged 10 to 17 on social media from 2015 to 2022. Tribune Chronicle
- ➤ Youngstown police chased a wanted suspect—Antonio Crockett, 19—who fled a funeral on the North Side when his truck crashed into a fence in the 1500 block of First Street around 1:30 p.m. on Monday; he faces charges for failure to comply and drug possession and will be arraigned today while a 16-year-old is booked for improper handling of a firearm. WKBN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A judge approved the sale of the former Chill Can plant property to the city on July 2 in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court; the city paid over $1.3 million at a Sheriff’s sale and was awarded a judgment for $231,828 with interest against M.J. Joseph Development Corp—the city will cover all unpaid taxes, special assessments and liens if the property is sold. WYTV
- ➤ The Mahoning County Board of Elections rejected five candidate filings and Aleesha Foster’s bid for mayor while scheduling a Monday 4:30 p.m. hearing to decide on John White’s eligibility due to his not meeting the five-year voter requirement—while also removing three Campbell council candidates and a Poland Village Council candidate and certifying Derrick McDowell and Becky Rudzik, with legal action a possibility if building issues remain unfixed by Aug. 29. The Vindicator
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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Summer Garden Party 2025
5-9 p.m. — Kidston Pavilion — Cash bar — Enjoy a welcome champagne toast, appetizers, and evening dance music by The Total Package.
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Hermitage Arts Festival
12 PM - 9 PM, 11 AM - 4 PM — Rodney White Park — Free entry — Celebrate creativity with local art, music, and delicious food in a vibrant community atmosphere.
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Aversed with Takacs and Vanta
8-11 p.m. — Westside Bowl — No refunds — Aversed returns to the Westside Bowl with Vanta and Takacs for a night of electric music.
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Last Train to OZZ Concert
8:00–9:30 p.m. — Westside Bowl — Ticket prices vary — Don’t miss one of Youngstown's top concert experiences with a thrilling performance.
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