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Good morning, Youngstown. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Youngstown shifts focus from demolishing thousands of vacant homes to revitalizing the city through new construction and renovation programs.  The Vindicator
  • The Youngstown Foundation allocated $839,866 in grants to 15 groups, notably boosting SMARTS, a special needs arts education program with the largest grant of $180,315.  Tribune Chronicle
  • Veterans will receive $15,000 in gift certificates for food at select Sparkle Markets thanks to a holiday giveaway by veteran organizations on December 15, 2024.  WFMJ

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A car rear-ended an empty school bus in Youngstown with no students on board early Friday.  WFMJ

CRIME NEWS

  • Federal prosecutors argue against bond for Thomas Sledge, charged in the fatal shooting of a postal worker, citing his criminal history and the nature of the crime.  WYTV
  • A 20-year-old woman, A’Lazsa Underwood, has been charged with child endangering in Ohio and faces a preliminary hearing after a child was found with severe burns.  WYTV
  • Curteesha Bevly, 25, was indicted for felonious assault after reportedly running over another woman during an altercation at a Youngstown gas station.  WYTV
  • A man, previously imprisoned for 20 years for rape and kidnapping, has been arrested again for allegedly assaulting women who commute by bus.  WFMJ
  • Samuel Aponte Rodriguez was convicted of rape and gross sexual imposition by a Mahoning County jury.  WYTV

CULTURE NEWS

  • The Covelli Centre in Youngstown hosts the Disney On Ice show featuring 'Frozen' and 'Encanto', offering a colorful, family-friendly spectacle.  WKBN

EVENTS

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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.

    Sun, 12/15/24

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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.

    Wed, 12/18/24

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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.

    Thu, 12/19/24

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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.

    Sat, 12/21/24

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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.

    Tue, 12/31/24

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