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Good morning, Youngstown. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of September.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • ➤ A Boardman teacher let senior students shave his beard, apply makeup — and paint his nails to raise money for a family whose house was damaged by a fire Monday morning. The fundraiser held on Wednesday raised $3,800 to support the Bertin family.  WKBN
  • ➤ The 51st annual Youngstown Peace Race will be held on Sunday, Oct. 12 and will feature a free kids’ fun run—along with a 10k, a 2-miler, and a returning 25k race. Joe Vanek from the Peace Race board said registration is open now and proceeds will benefit Valley non-profits.  WKBN
  • ➤ The annual Lordstown Apple Cider Festival began on September 12 and will continue through September 14 with fun events such as fresh apple cider, carnival rides, live music, and a visit by the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile (organized by a local nonprofit group). Local schools host many activities (including a special midway opening at 5 p.m.) as the community enjoys the festival.  WFMJ

CULTURE NEWS

  • ➤ Today, downtown Youngstown hosts ¡Hola Fest!, a festival featuring a noon parade from South Avenue and East Front Street that leads to Wean Park—where live music, food, art, dance, and children’s activities celebrate Hispanic culture until 9 p.m.  WFMJ
  • ➤ The Butler Institute of American Art converted a classroom in its museum basement into a state-of-the-art storage vault—spending $800,000 to add lighting and climate controls that meet industry standards. Directors said they will renovate additional storage vaults over the next year and a half as they work to regain accreditation.  WKBN

DRINK NEWS

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • ➤ Youngstown city council will vote Wednesday to let officials pay a $739,500 penalty for missing key deadlines on a major wastewater project — the payment is due Oct. 2. City leaders hope the federal government will allow sewer improvement work to replace the penalty if an alternative deal is reached.  The Vindicator
  • ➤ State Rep. David Thomas introduced the Senior Protection from Foreclosure Act in the Ohio House to keep seniors in their homes if they make any form of payment on delinquent property taxes—applying to those living in homes valued under $750,000. The bill is set to codify current practices that help prevent the foreclosure of elderly homeowners.  The Vindicator
  • ➤ At a recent Hubbard Township meeting, police Chief Brenda Freeman asked trustees to restore Sgt. Michael Orr’s detective status so he can handle major cases. Trustee Jason Tedrow said the change, which will not include extra pay, would ensure a trained officer is ready when needed—supporting quick responses to incidents.  The Vindicator
  • ➤ Howland Township trustees will meet Monday, September 22 at 6 p.m. to discuss the proposed abolition of property taxes in Ohio—Trustee Administrator James Pantalone said the meeting aims to review the impact on local services like police, fire, EMS, and roads—and public officials in Trumbull County are invited to join the discussion.  WFMJ
  • ➤ Today is the deadline to nominate firefighters for The Vindicator’s Firefighter of the Year contest in Mahoning County, which honors those who show dedication, loyalty, and professionalism. Fire department personnel and the public may submit nominations that include a written statement and supporting documents (up to five pages), and the winner will be announced during Fire Prevention Week.  The Vindicator
  • ➤ The City of Youngstown will hold a ceremonial 21-gun salute of blank rounds—this planned event will unveil its new World War I marker at Smokey Hollow Memorial Park at 9 a.m. today to honor veterans.  WKBN

HEALTH NEWS

  • ➤ Hospitals in the Valley have struggled for a long time because rising medicine and worker costs combined with low government payments have put them at risk—some local hospitals have already closed. Local experts say worker shortages, rising care expenses, and funding cuts may soon limit health care access for residents.  WFMJ

SPORTS NEWS

  • ➤ The Dink Yard indoor pickleball facility will open at Eastwood Mall Complex this fall on Oct. 1st with an opening celebration on Oct. 4th. It is located between Regal Cinema — Pet Supplies Plus and will offer six professional-grade courts with flexible memberships, hourly rentals, $5 open play sessions during sneak peek week and plans for future tournaments.  WKBN

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT

  • 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.

    Thu, 9/18/25

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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.

    Sat, 9/20/25

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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.

    Sat, 9/27/25

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