Sunday, December 8th, 2024

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Good morning, Youngstown. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Second Harvest Food Bank's 80 weekly volunteers play a crucial role in distributing over 10.5 million pounds of food in 2023 to address rising community hunger. WFMJ
- ➤ Thousands are set to attend the 2024 Youngstown Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting, with road closures and parking information detailed for attendees. WFMJ
- ➤ The Youngstown Flea hosts a weekend-long Holiday Flea on December 7-8, featuring various vendors for holiday shopping. WFMJ
- ➤ The Winter Thunderland event at Westside Bowl in Youngstown combines local art and live music to raise funds for the Yellow Brick Place Cancer Wellness Center. WFMJ
- ➤ In Austintown, Ohio, 45 volunteers organized approximately 30,000 toys, including over 450 bikes and electric scooters, for the Toys for Tots initiative, showcasing significant community support. WKBN
- ➤ The 12th annual United Way Holiday Basketball Classic in Poland features eight teams and aims to raise funds for community support, starting Dec. 14. The Vindicator
CRIME NEWS
SEASONAL NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR One of our top fall decor picks is this true-to-life fall foliage garland. It’s perfect for staircases, mantles, door frames, and more. The Buy
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Boardman High's boys basketball team achieves a significant victory over Cardinal Mooney, leading a series of wins in various high school sports events. The Vindicator
- ➤ Canfield High School's basketball team avenged a previous playoff defeat by narrowly defeating Ursuline with a final score of 56-54. The Vindicator
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Twas the Night Before 5K Annual Run/Walk
The 12th annual 'Twas the Night Before 5K' is a community-friendly run/walk organized by the Siembida & Boggs Philanthropic Foundation at Firestone Park in Columbiana.
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Disney On Ice: Frozen & Encanto Experience
The Disney On Ice show features beloved characters from Frozen and Encanto, with thrilling performances and musical numbers that celebrate adventure, love, and courage.
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A Madrigal Christmas Dinner & Show by The Tapestries
This event features an immersive dining and musical experience set in a medieval-themed celebration of the first Christmas, complete with a meal and live performances.
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Live Performance by Independent Musician Nick Adduci
Nick Adduci, an independent singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Youngstown, will be performing live at The Casual Pint of Youngstown.
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Festive Finds Weekend at Fellows Riverside Gardens
Explore a winter wonderland filled with over 25 vendors offering last-minute gifts and seasonal treats, complemented by more than 70 beautifully decorated Christmas trees.
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Boardman Book Club Meeting
The Boardman Book Club gathers monthly to discuss a variety of lesser-known and popular books at POP! Art Books Culture in Boardman, Ohio.
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Holiday Sock Hop at Cedars West End
Celebrate the holiday season with a themed sock hop featuring a mix of dance music and fun at Cedars West End.
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Concert by The Berrys at JR'z Pub
The Berrys will perform live at JR'z Pub in Austintown, offering an engaging experience for music enthusiasts.
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New Year's Eve Celebration at Steel Valley Brew Works
This event features live music from RDNA and The Youngstown House Band along with complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a champagne toast at midnight, all in a casual elegance dress code setting.
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Falling for Fall: Our Favorite Early Autumn Decor Picks
Psst. Is it too soon to say…boo? Look away, summer fans. If you’re ready for fall, read on for our top decor picks:
- This true-to-life fall foliage garland is perfect for staircases, mantles, door frames, and more.
- Add these pumpkin-shaped “Hello Fall” coasters to your dinner table or coffee bar.
- Pet + autumn lovers, this embroidered ”Happy Pawtumn” hand towel may be your favorite find of the season.
- Sprinkle these cute ceramic ghosts around the house for an understated nod to Halloween.
- Create a beautiful autumnal tablescape with this burlap runner + best-selling set of assorted mini pumpkins, leaves, and acorns.
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