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Friday, August 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Youngstown. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Howland SCOPE reopened on Thursday at the renovated John D. Emmanuel Senior Center at 8273 High St — the center received a $300,000 upgrade funded primarily by Community Development Block Grants that improved the parking lot, kitchen, bathrooms, offices, and flooring. Local leaders and SCOPE supporters attended a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the upgrades after months of construction. Tribune Chronicle
- ➤ Road closures will affect Mill Creek Park on Sunday, August 24 for the 16th Annual Panerathon as the event limits access to Fellows Riverside Gardens to McKinley Avenue only. The Lake Glacier Boathouse will open at 1 p.m. & the drive will reopen to the public then. WFMJ
- ➤ Renovations continue at the former Briel's Flowers and Greenhouse at 2326 Belle Vista Ave., which Youngstown CityScape bought in 2021 for a community gardening center. Construction crews are replacing glass with energy-saving polycarbonate and converting a single-family home into a space with a demonstration kitchen, meeting room + makers' market, and horticulture classes while the Briel family supports the project as donors. WFMJ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Crews began clearing the Kilcawley Center in May as work continues on a $58 million renovation that will create a more open student-friendly facility. State representatives and Lake to River toured the site Thursday afternoon and said the project, the largest construction on campus by about $20 million, will be completed in fall. WFMJ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Poland Township will not renew its road levy—residents will see a tax decrease of $80 per $100,000 of property value starting in February; the township said it has already paid off the levy and paved 85% of its roads. WFMJ
- ➤ City council will consider a plan Tuesday to let officials spend up to $2 million on two new pumper trucks even though they will cost about $2.1 million in total—firefighters say the trucks will help update an aging fleet. The board of control could vote as soon as Thursday on a deal with Atlantic Emergency Solutions and the trucks could be ready by April or May. The Vindicator
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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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Mahoning Valley Punk Flea Market
12-5 p.m. — Courthouse Square — Cost details not specified — Explore local vendors while enjoying live punk music and special brews.
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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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Young Friends Adventure
Free all-day program — The Butler Institute of American Art — Free entry — Engage in creative activities designed for children aged 2-5 with their parents or caregivers.
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Dave and Ed's Super Swap Meet
8 a.m.-5 p.m. — Canfield Fairgrounds — $7 entry — Explore a diverse array of vendors at this vibrant indoor/outdoor swap meet.
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Lee Brice: What You Know About That Tour 2025
7-8:30 p.m. — Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre — $36-$80.75 — Experience an evening of country music with Lee Brice as he brings his latest tour to Youngstown.
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Columbiana Craft Beerfest
4-8 p.m. — TownCenter at Firestone Farms — Proceeds benefit the Columbiana Project Playground — Sample a variety of craft beers while supporting local community initiatives.
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