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Monday, October 13th, 2025
Good morning, Youngstown. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Catrina A. Scott from Austintown served six years in the Army—leading maintenance operations in Iraq and managing humanitarian missions in Haiti—before joining the Army Reserve and starting a civilian career at TJX HomeGoods in Lordstown; she will soon mark 10 years at the distribution center and credits her military training for building her leadership skills. Tribune Chronicle
- ➤ Over 1,200 FirstEnergy customers have lost power in Howland — the outage spans from western Howland to eastern Vienna and a crew is investigating the cause, which remains unknown. WFMJ
- ➤ The third annual Village of McDonald Oktoberfest was held Saturday and brought together families and residents from nearby towns with beer, traditional music, and activities like Zumba, a pickleball tournament, and food trucks to raise funds for Woodland Park. Mayor Ray Lewis praised the event as a true example of small-town America—while event coordinator Kim Jones-Schmidt said new attractions kept the celebration fresh. Tribune Chronicle
- ➤ McDonald hosted its third annual Oktoberfest on Saturday — a 14-hour event featuring Bavarian music, family games, food trucks, and a beer tent where Mayor Ray Lewis tapped the keg — with funds raised to support new Woodland Park equipment and programs while families from McDonald and nearby areas, including Youngstown and Niles, joined the celebration. The Vindicator
- ➤ An anti-war group from Pittsburgh gathered outside Howmet Aerospace in Niles yesterday to protest its contract with Lockheed Martin for supplying parts for F-35 jets used in Gaza—officials said the demonstration targeted the company's defense role, not its workers. WKBN
- ➤ A crowd of about 1,100 participated in the 51st annual Youngstown Peace Race on Sunday morning along West Federal Street in downtown Youngstown. The event offered a 2-mile walk and run along with 10K, 25K, and a 400-meter kids’ fun run (raising funds for local charities). The Vindicator
- ➤ The Michael Fox Remembrance Foundation will host its 16th annual Spooktacular Car Show this Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. at Springfield Local High School in New Middletown—kids will enjoy trick-or-treating from 1 to 3 p.m. and awards will be given for best decorated and class-winning cars. WFMJ
- ➤ Richard E. Orwig Park in Howland held the Fueling for Inclusion car show on Sunday to benefit Logan’s Landing Project, which works to build sensory-friendly spaces for kids on the autism spectrum—Carrie Biery, a local mother and business owner inspired by her son, raised about $10,000 at the event with support from local sponsors. Tribune Chronicle
- ➤ The Pumpkin Spice Festival drew a crowd on Saturday at the Freightyard behind Trek Coffee House on Mahoning Avenue, where about 15 vendors set up tables for treats, a pumpkin patch, face painting and a pumpkin bakeoff judged by local business owners—residents enjoyed a festive fall day in sunny, brisk weather. The Vindicator
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ten third graders at West Boulevard Elementary have launched a school newspaper, West Wisdom, and the team is working on its first edition for the new school year—led by librarian Sabrina Berardino who proposed the project over two years ago. The students give up recess to write stories, conduct interviews, and design the paper, which is published five times a year in print and online. The Vindicator
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Supporters gathered on Saturday morning at the WATTS Center at Youngstown State University for the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s—walking a 2.25-mile or 1-mile route with colorful flowers to honor loved ones and raise nearly $75,000 toward an $82,000 goal to fund research, caregiving support, and a 24-hour helpline. Tribune Chronicle
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Danceland in Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Westside Bowl — Free parking — Psychedelic Americana vibes take over the night with Danceland and Ke'Von & The Vybes.
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US National Under 17 Team vs. Youngstown Phantoms
6:05-9:05 p.m. — Covelli Centre — Ticket info available — Experience thrilling USHL hockey action on First Responders Night.
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Green Bay Gamblers vs Youngstown Phantoms
4:05-5:35 p.m. — Covelli Centre — Stream available — Catch the thrilling matchup on FloHockey between these two competitive teams.
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Kal-El Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Westside Bowl — $22.50 — Experience fuzzed-out intergalactic stonerrock with Kal-El and friends.
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Seniors & Caregivers Expo 2025
10 AM – 2 PM — Austintown Senior Center — Free entry — Discover essential resources and enjoy door prizes tailored for seniors and caregivers.
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Homecoming Alumni Halloween Bash
6-10 p.m. — McGuffey Centre — Free entry — Reunite with friends in your best costume for a spooky alumni Halloween celebration.
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Reaper On Red and Chew Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Westside Bowl — Free entry — Experience a blend of human-meets-machine music with Reaper On Red and Chew.
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Warren Epilepsy Support Group
6-8 p.m. — Maggiano Holly J MD — Free entry — Connect with others who understand epilepsy and share management strategies in a supportive environment.
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Halloween with DJ Puff
10:00 p.m. – 11:59 p.m. — Penguin City Brewing Company — Prizes for costume contest — Youngstown’s greatest Halloween party is back bigger than ever with special guest Ben Basta.
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Øutlier Concert Featuring Bo's Garage & Sludge
8-11 p.m. — Westside Bowl — $11.88 — Enjoy an electrifying night of music with Øutlier and special guests Bo's Garage and Sludge.
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