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Friday, November 21st, 2025
Good morning, Youngstown. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers from the Mahoning Valley are building and packing emergency food boxes for a giveaway on Saturday at the Trumbull County Fairgrounds—helping feed over 1,000 families. Armstrong employees and a men’s bible study group worked on Thursday to pack the boxes and support the food bank's efforts. WFMJ
- ➤ Downtown Youngstown now displays a tall white spruce donated by Lloyd Mims, Jr. and the Hyshaw Family—cut down by the Parks and Recreation Department from a home on Catalina Avenue; the tree stands at Federal Plaza for the holiday season. WKBN
- ➤ Christmas at the Mill returns to Lanterman's Mill on November 29 and November 30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free event at Mill Creek Park—featuring chestnuts, festive treats and holiday entertainment, with Santa Claus visiting on November 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.—offers a welcoming holiday tradition for local families. WFMJ
- ➤ The Cover Down Fund will give away 100 Thanksgiving turkeys and pumpkin pies tomorrow at noon to veterans at the Trumbull County Veterans Service Commission—veterans must show valid military identification to participate. WKBN
- ➤ The Purple Cat Disco Garden opened to the public Thursday at 107 W. Federal St. and now serves as a new community spot for The Purple Cat adult day program, featuring live music from The Feral Cats, retail snacks plus handmade art. Holiday pop-up shops and live disco shows will be held there as the program expands its downtown offerings. The Vindicator
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Ohioans filed 5,961 initial unemployment claims from Nov. 9-15, which is 824 fewer than the previous week. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services said continued claims reached 42,161—a rise of 253 to a total of 48,122. Tribune Chronicle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jackson-Milton Local Schools opened a Care Closet for students—funded by a donation from the Bernat Family and support from the United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley—to provide food, hygiene products and clothing. WFMJ
- ➤ Students at Western Reserve Elementary held an early Thanksgiving dinner for veterans and first responders last Thursday. The student government served turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and green bean casserole as their first project of the year. WFMJ
- ➤ The YSU board of trustees unanimously accepted nearly 13 acres in Steubenville that once housed Eastern Gateway Community College—this move sets up a new campus, with an open house planned for January and classes expected to start next summer. Tribune Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Youngstown City Council approved a $40 million project to replace nearly 9,000 feet of century-old sewer lines in Mill Creek Park—this work will begin in late December or early January and will close park trails for up to two years to prevent water contamination. WFMJ
- ➤ Ohio recorded 5,961 initial unemployment claims from Nov. 9-15—824 fewer than the week before. The state reported 42,161 continued claims—253 more than the previous week—for a total of 48,122 claims. The Vindicator
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fewer than 60 teams remain in the OHSAA football playoffs after four weeks, and three local teams led by coaches who returned to their own schools are set to play their regional finals tonight. McDonald faces Mogadore at Boliantz Stadium in Macedonia while Cardinal Mooney meets Girard at Raider Stadium in Beaver Township—winners will advance to next week’s state semifinals. The Vindicator
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What We're Thankful 4-Miler
8-11 AM — Davis Family YMCA — Registration required — Participate in a fun-filled day of running and walking to celebrate gratitude with community spirit.
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Tri-City Storm vs. Youngstown Phantoms Match
7:05-8:35 p.m. — Covelli Centre — Watch live on FloHockey — Catch the exciting face-off between Tri-City Storm and Youngstown Phantoms.
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Shaun Cassidy Live Concert
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Robins Theatre — VIP Experience Available — Enjoy an evening with Shaun Cassidy featuring his music and story-telling.
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USA Hockey NTDP U-18 vs Youngstown Phantoms
6:05-7:35 p.m. — Covelli Centre — Cost info available online — Watch Team USA take on the Youngstown Phantoms in an exciting hockey matchup.
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Mistletoe Mingle for Singles
5-8 p.m. — Penguin City Brewing Company — Bring a donation for the Humane Society for extra chances to win prizes — Mix and mingle with other singles under the mistletoe for a night of fun and connection.
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Omaha Lancers vs Youngstown Phantoms
6:05-7:35 p.m. — Covelli Centre — Watch the Omaha Lancers take on the Youngstown Phantoms in an exciting hockey matchup.
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Green Thumb: Paint, Plant & Sip
6-9 p.m. — Smash-On Party Center — Cost not specified — Unwind with a creative evening of painting pots and enjoying smooth vibes with friends.
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