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Thursday, September 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Youngstown. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ernest Hight Sr. from Youngstown will be inducted posthumously into the Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Columbus for his decades of service—he worked for U.S. Steel, served as a bailiff and custodian, and was a long-time deacon and supporter of local sports. WKBN
- ➤ The Lordstown Apple Cider Festival will take place from Sept. 12 to 14, offering apple cider, car shows, crafts, rides, live music and a visit from the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile—organized by local volunteers to provide family fun and a weekend full of events including a car show in Warren and a parade led by Grand Marshal Dave Horner. WFMJ
- ➤ City officials held a ribbon cutting on Wednesday at Lynn Park to celebrate its new slides, swings — and a pickleball court. Parks and Recreation Director Clemate Franklin said the city used ARPA funds for the upgrade and will soon begin additional projects such as a baseball field and a golf course simulator. WKBN
- ➤ Today marks 24 years since the 9/11 attacks—communities across the Valley plan to hold memorial events honoring victims and first responders. In Austintown, Boardman, Vienna and Youngstown, events include a memorial ceremony with music and a 21-gun salute at 6 p.m., a tree-planting school assembly at 8:45 a.m., a Remembrance Walk at 8:30 a.m., a noon ceremony, a documentary discussion at 4:30 p.m.; Missing BBQ will also offer free sandwiches to first responders. WKBN
- ➤ Army soldier Gavin Wonner returned Tuesday from Alaska after 993 days away from home—surprising his family at school and joining his brother Eli at Springfield High's football practice. He will spend the next two weeks with his family before watching Eli play against Campbell next week. WKBN
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Ace Hardware is set to take over the former Rite Aid building at 569 South High Street in Cortland — the business has secured permits and construction crews are actively preparing the store even though no opening date is known yet. WFMJ
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At Boardman High School, teachers and students rallied to support classmate Joey Bertin after his house burned—students collected donations during lunch to help his family. Five male teachers are also competing in a friendly contest—each dollar counting as a vote to decide who will get their makeup done on Friday. WKBN
- ➤ Boardman High School now requires students to leave their cell phones in lockers at the start of the day to meet state law and help improve focus in class—Principal Mark Zura said the change has led to more social interaction among students during school and at lunch. WKBN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today the League of Women Voters set up near Kilcawley Center at YSU from noon to 5 p.m. to help students register to vote—aiming to raise youth participation in elections. WKBN
- ➤ Governor DeWine ordered flags to be flown at half-staff today to honor 9/11 victims and asked Ohioans to observe a moment of silence starting at 8:46 a.m.—the order applies to all public buildings and grounds statewide. WFMJ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Eric Ligotski, a second-year resident at Akron Children's Hospital, found that calls to the Poison Control Center for cannabis intoxication in children 0-5 jumped by twelve times between 2018 and last year. He will share his findings later this month at the American Academy of Pediatrics conference and urged parents to secure edibles as they would any weapons. WKBN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nate Komar and Paul Forbush shared their racing journeys during a WKBN show at the Western Reserve Motorcycle Club in Salem—emphasizing that proper technique, focus, and track preparation keep riders safe and ready for challenges. Komar, who competes with his brother Ben in the VIVA Ohio MX circuit, and Forbush, now helping prepare raceday tracks, offered advice on keeping the sport fun and secure. WKBN
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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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Tim McGraw Concert
7-9 p.m. — Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the chart-topping hits of a country music legend.
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