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Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Youngstown. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Braydich Dental in Hubbard raised $10,500 by selling custom teeth whitening kits from March 1 to June 30—donating all proceeds to support the Rich Center for Autism in Youngstown. The donation will help the center expand therapy and educational services for autistic children and young adults. WFMJ
- ➤ Darrell Jones organized a city-wide baptism that will take place on Saturday, July 19 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Northside Pool, following a large turnout last year with 15 pastors available for participants. WKBN
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Striking Teamsters at Republic Services extended their strike to the Mahoning Valley on Tuesday with picket lines at the Carbon Limestone Landfill on State Line Road in Lowellville. The union said the strike now impacts 2 million people and stops trucks and trains carrying 12 million pounds of trash per day from unloading — prompting Republic to hire replacement drivers. The Vindicator
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Thirty-nine-year-old James Jackson—who worked as a corrections officer and maintenance worker at the Trumbull County Correctional Institution in Leavittsburg from 2022 to 2024—pleaded guilty to smuggling drugs, SIM cards and a cell phone into the prison after meeting an inmate’s wife and taking a $1,000 bribe; he could face up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine with sentencing not yet scheduled. WFMJ
- ➤ A 20-year-old Brookfield Township man pleaded guilty to two second-degree felony counts of pandering child pornography and now faces up to 20 years in prison — authorities found the illegal material on his devices after a tip to the Internet Crimes Against Children task force and he will be required to register as a tier 2 sex offender for the next 25 years. WFMJ
- ➤ Amber Foster was arrested after a disturbance at a Boardman restaurant when she refused to change her work attire, swiped at officers, and injured one officer—she now faces charges for assaulting an officer, obstructing official business, and resisting arrest. WKBN
- ➤ Saucerrae Burt, 29, pleaded guilty in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court on June 18 to charges of assault and resisting arrest after she cut a police officer’s neck during a struggle downtown on April 28 and was sentenced to probation with the first six months in the Mahoning County jail—crediting 44 days served. WKBN
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Republic Services sanitation workers have gone on strike over a contract dispute, causing trash pickups in Youngstown to stall and leaving 12 million pounds of trash per day piled up on trucks and trains. More than 2,000 Teamsters have gathered at the Carbon Limestone Landfill in Lowellville & joined a nationwide protest calling for fair pay. WFMJ
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Many customers have seen high electric bills from a recent heat wave and can enroll in an Equal Payment Plan offered by Ohio Edison & Penn Power that spreads estimated yearly usage into 12 even payments. A true-up period at the end of the year will adjust any overpayments or underpayments based on actual energy use. WKBN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At a press conference at City Hall today, Magistrate Gina DeGenova said the Mahoning County Juvenile Court will soon receive over $1 million from the RECLAIM program to fund services for nonviolent youth offenders—this year the court has requested more than $2 million to support programs like counseling and treatment. The Vindicator
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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Shaker Woods Festival
9 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Shaker Woods Festival — Check Official Website for Entry Fees — Immerse yourself in crafts from over 200 talented artisans in a beautiful Shaker-themed setting.
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Now That's What I Call Pop Punk Tour
7:00-9:30 p.m. — Westside Bowl — No cost info available — Catch a night of pop punk hits with Free Friends and more.
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