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Friday, July 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Youngstown. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Weathersfield Township opened four new pickleball courts earlier this week and they are ready for play. The courts cost $150,000 from ARPA funds and are behind the gazebo at the township’s Community Park off state Route 46—trustee Edward Whittaker said the sport offers fun for all ages and abilities. WYTV
- ➤ Chase Miller, a Niles teen battling a brain tumor, is getting radiation therapy while earning his learner’s permit. The community will hold a golf fundraiser at Bedford Trails on August 17 at 7 a.m.—organizer Matt Morales said more teams, food and auction donations are needed to help his family cover treatment expenses. WYTV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Jeff Ryznar, owner of 898 Marketing, was inducted into the Association of Ohio Commodores today by the state — the highest honor for civilians — for his leadership and business success. He said his team earned the award and he will soon share plans to boost growth in the Mahoning Valley. WYTV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Niles business owner, Brian Votino, pleaded guilty to bribing a former Warren city prosecutor in a federal court on Wednesday—Votino remains free on bond while sentencing is pending a presentence investigation. WYTV
- ➤ Brian Votino, a Niles auto repair shop owner, pleaded guilty in federal court to a conspiracy charge for bribing a former Warren prosecutor—sentencing will be set after a presentence investigation—and his co-defendant Nick Graham is scheduled to begin trial on August 18 while both remain free on bond. WKBN
- ➤ A West Side man, Gerald Baytos, 59, facing his fourth felony domestic violence charge, waived his preliminary hearing in municipal court on Thursday—he was arrested on July 6 after allegedly assaulting a woman at a Youngstown home and his case is now bound over to a grand jury. WYTV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 Out of Reach report released Thursday shows full-time workers in Ohio need to earn $22.51 an hour to afford a modest two-bedroom apartment, while the average earnings are $18.62 an hour—a gap that has grown 148% since the pandemic began. Only four of the 15 most common jobs now pay above this required wage, leaving about 1.2 million workers unable to cover rising rental costs. WKBN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s board of control voted 3-0 on Thursday to pay $10,008 to the Mahoning County sheriff for costs tied to buying the failed Chill-Can property, with Judge John M. Durkin confirming the sale on July 2. The city bought the 21-acre site at a Feb. 18 sheriff’s sale for a minimum of $1,379,580 and the mayor plans to turn it into an industrial park. The Vindicator
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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The Undone Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — Westside Bowl — No refunds — Enjoy a fantastic night of music featuring The Undone alongside Summers Affair, West Rockwell, and Flowers for Bill.
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Alice Cooper: Too Close for Comfort Tour
7-10 p.m. — Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre — Ticket prices range from $39.50 to $125 — Experience the iconic Alice Cooper live on stage with a thrilling rock performance.
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