Monday, October 21st, 2024

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Good morning, Youngstown. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Thousands of attendees experience the annual Pumpkin Walk at Twilight event at Mill Creek MetroParks' Fellows Riverside Gardens, featuring 500 carved jack-o-lanterns and family-friendly activities. The Vindicator
- ➤ Youngstown hosts a series of community events, including a mushroom festival, a bingo fundraiser for hurricane victims, various meetings and talks for writers and history enthusiasts, a family-friendly haunted house, and a literacy camp-out for children. The Vindicator
- ➤ Youngstown celebrates its revitalization with The Open event, featuring live entertainment and activities to support local businesses affected by the pandemic, infrastructure challenges, and a recent explosion. The Vindicator
- ➤ The Steel Valley Browns Backers' annual chili cookoff in Poland, Ohio, raised funds for a local fire department's Christmas Program for Kids. WYTV
- ➤ Brookfield and Hartford elementary school kids participated in a junior academy day with local firefighters to explore fire safety and potential careers. WYTV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Mahoning County Coroner's Office identified Reynaldo Hernandez, 24, as the victim of Youngstown's 20th homicide this year. The Vindicator
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The National Weather Service is simplifying cold weather alerts to make them easier to understand, introducing the Extreme Cold Watch for potential severe cold and the Extreme Cold Warning and Cold Weather Advisory for imminent dangerous temperatures. WYTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Milton Township trustees approved various expenditures and grants for police and fire department improvements, including equipment updates and personnel changes. The Vindicator
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A chiropractor from Cleveland Clinic advises homeowners to approach yard work incrementally to prevent injury and suggests movement to alleviate soreness. WYTV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ As election day approaches, children are exposed to political advertisements, which may be confusing; experts recommend parents have open, age-appropriate discussions with them. WYTV
WELLNESS NEWS
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Phil Johnson and Roadside Attraction: An Evening of Comedy and Music
Experience an action-packed show with Phil Johnson, featuring sharp jokes and hilarious musical performances at the Funny Farm Comedy Club.
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Trails of Treats in Wick Park
Experience a fun-filled evening in Wick Park with face painting, free candy, and hay rides for families this Halloween season.
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Silent Film Screening: The Lost World
Experience a classic 1925 silent film, The Lost World, featuring pioneering visual effects and a thrilling adventure with dinosaurs.
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Autumn Splendor: A Plant-Based Culinary Experience
Experience a gourmet, multi-course plant-based dinner aimed at elevating your health and broadening your culinary perspectives on vegetables.
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Billy Batts & The Made Men Live at Westside Bowl
Experience an electrifying performance by Billy Batts & The Made Men at Westside Bowl in Youngstown.
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2nd Annual MVP Foundation Celebration
Celebrate the achievements and mission of the MVP Foundation at this annual gathering in a vibrant community venue.
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November Rain Youth Market Day at Eastwood Mall
Experience a vibrant market day where young entrepreneurs showcase and sell their products while competing for awards and recognition.
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Back to the Future with Youngstown Symphony Orchestra
Experience the classic film 'Back to the Future' accompanied by a live performance of its original score by the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra.
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Jack and the Cadavers, Sweetalk, and SoftSun Live at Westside Bowl
Experience a lively night of music featuring Jack and the Cadavers along with Sweetalk and SoftSun at the Westside Bowl.
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Youngstown Phantoms Hockey Game
Experience an exciting evening of hockey as the Youngstown Phantoms take to the ice at the Covelli Centre.
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