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Wednesday, September 17th, 2025
Good morning, Youngstown. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The St. Vincent de Paul Society is hosting its 4th annual Steps of Hope Walk from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, September 20—followed by the Food Truck Rock n' Rally at St. Teresa Calcutta Parish—to raise funds for its dining hall. The nonprofit feeds close to 500 people daily as rising food and utility prices strain local residents. WFMJ
- ➤ The Catholic Charities Regional Agency will host Chefs for Charity tomorrow—featuring 23 local restaurants, live entertainment, raffles, and a cash bar to support local housing programs in Trumbull, Mahoning, and Columbiana counties—at Eastwood Event Centre from 5 to 9 p.m. Tickets cost $75. WKBN
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tommy’s Express Car Wash in Austintown is offering new full-time and part-time jobs—open positions include sales specialist, wash tech, and vacuum concierge with wages from $11.50 to $14.50 an hour and extra bonuses for punctuality. The business provides hands-on training and promotes from within, giving employees a 50-cent raise after six months and chances to move into higher roles. WKBN
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Youngstown Foundation awarded $1.2 million in grants—$400,000 of which will support two major renovation projects at the Butler Institute to boost accessibility and education. Sixteen local nonprofits also received funds to back programs such as affordable housing and arts initiatives. Tribune Chronicle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Parents of Ursuline High School met at a church in Warren on Tuesday to address the classroom and athletic fallout from the football season cancellation, and they shared their worries about harmful claims affecting students. The group discussed how slander has hurt many and proposed new classes focusing on hazing and sexual assault prevention—efforts to protect both players and non-athletes. WKBN
- ➤ Corey Brozina, a professor and associate director at YSU, got a $320,000 NSF grant and will lead a three-year project to add AI lessons to first-year engineering courses—he is working with a professor from George Mason University to build case studies that teach both technical skills and ethical thinking. The grant, which starts Oct. 1, will also pay for research roles including positions for undergraduates, a master’s student, and a postdoctoral researcher. Tribune Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Crews in Austintown are paving seven miles of roads as part of a $1.3 million project, but College Park residents worry that asphalt covering drains and manhole covers could cause flooding when it rains. Trustee Bruce Shepas said contractors will reset sewer lids soon—using a three-inch block—to fix the drainage issues. WFMJ
- ➤ Two Ohio lawmakers held a roundtable at The Public Library of Youngstown on Monday to gather community input on the Thriving Families Tax Credit proposal, which would give nearly 968000 families up to $1,000 per child age 0-5 and $500 per child age 6-17 for families earning less than $65,000—representatives said it could ease rising costs and help lift families out of poverty. WFMJ
- ➤ Trumbull County officials said during Tuesday's meeting that a new 911 center is needed. Today they will authorize a proposal process to lease a new facility—upgrades are estimated to cost between $1 million—$1.5 million. WKBN
- ➤ Howland officials approved a change in the township's employee insurance plan by renewing Anthem coverage from Sept. 1 until Oct. 1 and switching to Crumdale Specialty on Oct. 1—this plan increases medical costs by 10% while lowering dental and vision costs by 9.63% and 5% respectively. The new plan also offers a credit to help offset September premiums—helping manage recent cost hikes. Tribune Chronicle
- ➤ On Tuesday, the League of Women Voters marked National Voter Registration Day at the Jewish Community Center (Gypsy Lane) by handing out absentee ballot forms and polling information; registration must be completed by October 6 for the November 4 General Election (online, by mail, or in person). WFMJ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Don Jones of Freshcoat Painters, who grew up playing at the field, donated paint and labor to power-wash and repaint the backstops at the Mill Creek Junior Baseball fields on Youngstown’s West Side—ensuring they are ready for games for years to come. WKBN
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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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Wickyards Unplugged Autumn Market
6-10 p.m. — The Wickyards — $10 presale, $15 at the door — Experience a vibrant night of singer-songwriters and unique handcrafted goods in a community celebration of fall.
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