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Youngstown
Monday, September 15th, 2025
Good morning, Youngstown. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 15th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Birdfish Brewing Co. in Columbiana will host its ninth annual Blueberry Oatmeal Outstanding Breakfast Stout tapping on Oct. 16 from 4 to 9 p.m. & it will donate raffle proceeds, T-shirt sales, and food truck revenue to benefit the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center. WKBN
- ➤ The United Pastors, Clergy and Community Leaders of Greater Youngstown held their final Stop the Violence march Sunday afternoon to urge peace amid a year marked by political violence, including the murder of influencer Charlie Kirk. Rev. Kenneth Simon noted that city officials reported a significant drop in homicides—though even one act of violence remains a serious concern. WFMJ
- ➤ Sunday, the sixth annual Choose Joy for Melina 5K took place at Canfield High School to honor Melina Michelle Edenfield who passed away from a rare brain tumor called Diffuse Midline Glioma—raising funds and celebrating community strength. Her parents founded a foundation and will hold a gala on March 21 to support further research, with the event having raised $1.4 million in five years. WKBN
- ➤ On Sunday, the entire Youngstown State University baseball team volunteered at Animal Charity of Ohio’s shelter in Boardman—cleaning the building, walking dogs and helping with other tasks—and Lisa Fuchs said the support was vital as the nonprofit cared for about 180 animals. WKBN
- ➤ Jasmine Handy, an eight-year U.S. Air Force reservist, joined a three-hour Veterans Appreciation lunch Saturday at Glenwood Grounds Cafe to honor veterans and thank them for their service—local speakers explained the need to recognize everyone who has served. The event, held ahead of Veterans Day, brought together veterans from varied backgrounds and celebrated their contributions to our community. The Vindicator
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Youngstown’s Butler Institute of Art opens an exhibition by Cuban-American artist Julio Larraz in the MacIntosh Gallery on the second floor to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month—Larraz’s oil paintings are on view until November 23 with free admission and parking offered. WFMJ
- ➤ Youngstown Diocese will hold a private groundbreaking ceremony today at the former Saints Cyril and Methodius Church on East Wood St for its new All Saints Diocesan Archives Center. The new two story 4900 square foot building will be built next to the preserved church to safeguard church records and include expanded green space, energy efficiency upgrades and reused woodwork from the former rectory. WFMJ
- ➤ Trumbull County Historical Society archivist explains how local pioneer John Stark Edwards is linked to Aaron Burr, a figure featured in the Hamilton musical’s 10-year celebration on August 6. The piece shows that family ties bridge our community to early American history—drawing connections to a famous duel and early settlers. Tribune Chronicle
- ➤ Library staff held a luau-themed event at the Eastwood Mall on Saturday—cutting the ribbon and hosting island games, crafts and storytime with 'Lilo & Stitch'—as the new storefront, which opened on Sept 2, signed up 26 new members and welcomed over 300 visitors in its first two days. Tribune Chronicle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Wonder Village will open today in Austintown as a Montessori-inspired learning center for children 0 to 6—founded by teacher Kayla Adair, it will offer play sessions, age-appropriate classes, workshops and family events; early registration quickly filled with 15 families. WFMJ
- ➤ On Sunday, about 3,000 people gathered at Wean Park for the 15th Silly Science Sunday where children learned about robots, trains, drones, butterflies and oobleck. The event was run by OH WOW! Children's Center for Science and Technology—offering hands-on STREAM lessons to spark curiosity in kids. The Vindicator
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, officials close Palmyra Road in Milton Township, Beard Road in Springfield Township, and McCleary Jacoby Road in Bazetta Township for culvert replacement work—expected to reopen Friday—in Mahoning and Trumbull counties. Drivers may face delays from overnight closures as the work continues. WKBN
- ➤ Attorneys representing over 800 people will hold a town hall at 6 p.m. Sept. 22 at Columbiana Best Western to explain legal action after the 2023 train derailment in East Palestine—residents will learn how claims against Kroll and others are being addressed. The Vindicator
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Insight Health's CEO said the hospital in Trumbull County remains uncertain on its reopening date as progress continues but staffing shortages raise concerns—he expects parts of the hospital to reopen within weeks. Patients can now request their records by phone, email, or fax. WFMJ
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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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Impatience with actions, patience with results.
~ Naval Ravikant
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