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Thursday, August 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Youngstown. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Isaac Bethel, 22, pleaded guilty to two counts of felonious assault and improper discharge of a firearm in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court after he shot at a car on Hudson Avenue on Feb 26 that carried a 40-year-old man and his 18-year-old daughter, injuring the man with flying glass; he was arrested near Mistletoe and Glenwood avenues and remains in jail on a $100,000 bond with sentencing set for Sept. 10. WKBN
- ➤ The Seventh District Court of Appeals upheld Brandon Crump’s conviction in the 2020 home invasion that killed 4-year-old Rowan Sweeney — the court rejected appeals regarding the evidence and confirmed his 52-year-to-life sentence. WKBN
- ➤ Kaylon Adams, already serving a term for the November 2023 fatal shooting in Youngstown, was sentenced to life in prison with the chance of parole after 21 years for fatally shooting Roland Williams outside a bar in Akron in March 2024—security cameras and shell casings tied him to the crime. WFMJ
- ➤ 23-year-old Savion Woodall has been indicted for the murder of David Owens III in a shooting at the Convenient Food Mart parking lot on August 3 in Warren — he faces multiple charges while a second man was injured and the store was boarded up until a hearing is set. WFMJ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Charles Kelley and The Clarks will open for John Mayer's YLIVE concert at Wean Park in Youngstown on Sept. 26 — tickets start at $65. Tribune Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ ODOT held two public meetings on Wednesday to gather input from public transportation riders. The first meeting was at Western Reserve Independence Living Center in Warren from 10 a.m. until Noon (the second was at Eastgate Regional Council of Governments in downtown Youngstown from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.). WKBN
- ➤ Niles will paint two of its four railroad bridges—one on North Main Street and one on Robins Avenue—using $400,000 from state, county and city funds to enhance the Niles Greenway bike trail expansion; Campbell painting company will begin the work the week of Labor Day. WKBN
SEASONAL NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR One of our top fall decor picks is this true-to-life fall foliage garland. It’s perfect for staircases, mantles, door frames, and more. The Buy
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7 Summers & No Funk No Justice Concert
5-10:30 p.m. — Warren Community Amphitheatre parking — $12; Free for kids under 12 — Experience a night of high-energy music with a Morgan Wallen tribute and a lively dance band.
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Gil Mantera's Party Dream Reunion
6-11 p.m. — Penguin City Brewing Company — $30 General Admission, $15 Tailgate Ticket — Experience the wild return of Gil Mantera's Party Dream with new music and unforgettable antics.
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Panerathon 10K & 2-Mile
10 AM — Covelli Centre — Participation fee applicable — Run or walk for a cause supporting breast cancer care in the Mahoning Valley.
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Canfield Fair 2025
12:00 AM — Canfield Fairgrounds — Cost varies — Experience Ohio's largest county fair with food, rides, and entertainment galore.
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Nick Adduci Live Performance
7 p.m. — Brew Lounge Beer Company & Patio — Check venue for admission — Experience an evening with Nick Adduci, a talented independent singer/songwriter and visual artist.
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Mimosa Fest Part 2
10 AM – 4 PM — Penguin City Brewing Company — Free entry — Indulge in mimosas and brunch while enjoying live music and local vendors.
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Falling for Fall: Our Favorite Early Autumn Decor Picks
Psst. Is it too soon to say…boo? Look away, summer fans. If you’re ready for fall, read on for our top decor picks:
- This true-to-life fall foliage garland is perfect for staircases, mantles, door frames, and more.
- Add these pumpkin-shaped “Hello Fall” coasters to your dinner table or coffee bar.
- Pet + autumn lovers, this embroidered ”Happy Pawtumn” hand towel may be your favorite find of the season.
- Sprinkle these cute ceramic ghosts around the house for an understated nod to Halloween.
- Create a beautiful autumnal tablescape with this burlap runner + best-selling set of assorted mini pumpkins, leaves, and acorns.
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