Hello Youngstown! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Simply Slavic’s extra day, Schwebel Baking’s closure, and first Lego League unearthed + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Heritage celebration grows: Simply Slavic will return to Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre, expanding to three days, starting Friday and running through Sunday with tamburitza music, $5 admission, and free parking at Covelli Centre lots -- get the full festival details.
Library upgrades and repairs: Repairs wrapped at the East Side Library, with a new metal roof and water damage fixed, all within the $1.2 million budget. The Austintown branch needs structural repairs -- read about future repairs.
End of an era: Schwebel Baking, a 120-plus-year Youngstown staple, will close operations this summer, with liquidation expected in coming weeks, impacting bakeries in Youngstown and Hebron and retail stores across the tri-state -- read the full story.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Backyard glow-up alert: Youngstown yards called, they want some love. Altiere's Home & Garden is the easy local move when your beds need fresh color, your containers need a reboot, or you just want plant-spiration with people who actually know our soil and seasons. Your porch will thank you.
Free nature therapy: Whether you need a low-key morning walk, a kid-tuckering trail loop, or a shady spot to sip coffee and remember you like Ohio summers, Mill Creek Metro Parks delivers with lakes, leafy paths, and picnic-perfect nooks. This week, trade one errand for an hour outside.
Pinball paradise nearby: Past Times Arcade in Girard is basically a living museum of pinball and classics, with around 600 machines ready to play, plus fun little history notes as you wander. Perfect when you need low-stakes joy, high-score bragging rights, and a reason to put your phone away.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🧩 First Lego League Unearthed: Grades 2-4 @ Michael Kusalaba Branch Library | Thursday (6/25) at 1:00 PM – Your grade 2-4 explorer channels their inner Indiana Jones with LEGO, creative problem solving, and a dig into artifacts, hidden treasures, and lost stories. It is First Lego League's UNEARTHED challenge, real archaeology vibes without the dust, the snakes, or screen time.
🛍 POP: Pop-Up on Phelps Street @ Phelps Street Community Gateway | Thursday (6/25) at 4:00 PM – Turn your Thursday into a low-key block party on Phelps with the Downtown Ambassadors, where games, arts, and live music meet neighborly loitering. Bring your own pastime, sip the DORA like a law-abiding rebel, enjoy free parking and free admission, and call it community.
🥕 Downtown Youngstown Farmers Market - 2nd & 4th Thursdays @ The Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County | Thursday (6/25) at 4:00 PM – Mark your calendar for the 2nd and 4th Thursdays when downtown actually smells like basil instead of brake pads. The Youngstown Farmers Market pops up year-round, inside when winter gets bossy, outside when we remember what sun is, with fresh produce, treats, and neighborly chatter.
📖 Unearth Your Next Read @ Newport Library | Thursday (6/25) at 5:30 PM – Blind date with a book, local edition. Choose from a curated pile of wrapped reads where the cover and title stay hidden, trust a few clues, and give your algorithm a night off. No swiping, no spoilers, and just the joy of a good surprise.
🎬 Faith and Family Movie Night @ Faith Fellowship Church of God | Friday (6/26) at 6:00 PM – Craving a low-key night the kids and grandma can agree on? It is their first family movie night with David on the big screen, plus popcorn, water, and a dye free snack. Bring a blanket or grab a chair, settle in, and meet new neighbors.
🏠 Family Night @ Jewish Community Center Logan Campus | Saturday (6/27) at 6:00 PM – Pack the towels and your trusty pool float, then let the kids go full cowboy with Wild West crafts before a big screen movie by the water. It’s all-ages, low-stress, and technically family time. Members free, everyone else can spring for five bucks.
🎮 Game On! - 2026 @ On Target Outfitters (Canfield) | Monday (6/29) at 1:00 PM – Pick-up usually feels like prying them from one more game? This Canfield camp leans in, stacking the day with team challenges, classic games, and all the run-it-off energy they crave, so they go full tilt while you enjoy errands and coffee in peace.
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07 — The Youngstown report Weather forecastToday — High: 80°F — Low: 59°F — Precip: 0%
Patchy fog before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind 0 to 3 mph. Later: A slight chance of rain showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind 0 to 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tomorrow — High: 82°F — Low: 61°F — Precip: 85%
A chance of rain showers before 11am, then showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 3 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible. This house is wildThis online-only foreclosure sale offers a no-showings, auction-style opportunity with a 5% buyer’s premium, wire deposit due within 48 hours, and closing required within 30 days of confirmation. Subject to postponement or cancellation, it is a fast-moving transaction with full terms handled through online registration.
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