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Actress Kim Novak to open exhibit at Butler Institute of American Art and other stories

Kim Novak painting with her pet Steller’s Jay, Shadow.
Kim Novak painting with her pet Steller’s Jay, Shadow. Kim Novak

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It’s Friday, April 12, 2024.

In today’s edition, we talk about film actress Kim Novak is opening her third exhibit at Butler Institute of Art, a homeless woman faces charges after reportedly kicking a car door while begging for money, Boardman police is investigating three theft reports, conviction, sentence upheld in 2022 Menards robbery, man arrested after being accused of punching girlfriend while driving across bridge, a man goes from prison to helping those fighting mental health issues in the Mahoning Valley, and the highest-ranked pizza restaurants in the Mahoning Valley by diners using Yelp.

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Film actress Kim Novak opening third exhibit at Butler Institute of Art

The Butler Institute of American Art is welcoming acclaimed actress and painter Kim Novak back for her newest exhibit opening early this summer.

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Homeless woman faces charges after reportedly kicking car door while begging for money

A homeless woman was taken to St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital for a mental evaluation after police stated she kicked a car door while the vehicle was stopped for a red light on Midlothian Boulevard about 10:30 p.m. April 8 according to a Youngstown police report.

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Boardman police investigating three theft reports

Boardman police are investigating three theft reports from April 7-9, two of which were possibly pulled off by juveniles.

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Conviction, sentence upheld in 2022 Menards robbery

The 11th District Court of Appeals on April 8 upheld the conviction and sentencing of a Warren woman who had robbed the Menards home improvement store in Bazetta Township in March 2022.

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Man arrested after being accused of punching girlfriend while driving across bridge

A man was arrested Wednesday morning after walking into the Youngstown Police Department’s lobby to report that his girlfriend was attempting to steal his vehicle.

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Man goes from prison to helping those fighting mental health issues in the Mahoning Valley

We spoke with Chase Strader, the Director of Operations for Akron, Canton, and Youngstown at firsthand Health, about his life-changing story and the work his organization provides to those working through mental health issues.

Read more here.

Highest-ranked pizza restaurants in the Mahoning Valley by diners

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-ranked pizza restaurants in Youngstown using data from Yelp.

Read more here.

Other local, state and regional stories of interest

Weekend Things To Do

Friday

  • The YSU Black Student Experience exhibit opens at 4 - 6 p.m. on the fifth floor of Maag Library in Youngstown

  • Tickets are one sale today for Kent State Trumbull Theatre’s presentation of ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE by Jimmy Buffett on June 1 and 2 at the Robins Theatre in downtown Warren

  • The Youngstown Phantoms take on Team USA at 7:05 p.m. at the Covelli Centre; for tickets, call 330-747-PUCK (7825) or visit their website.

  • Catch Once Upon a Mattress at 7:30 p.m. in the Youngstown State University Ford Theatre in Bliss Hall. Visit the YSU University Theatre website for ticket information

  • Watch The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time at 7:30 p.m. at The Youngstown Playhouse

Saturday

  • Join the city of Girard’s clean up day at 9 a.m. - noon at three locations: Stambaugh Park, Tod Park, or the Girard Free Library. Help is needed for clearing debris and collecting trash.

  • Visit the Youngstown Flea from at 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday at 365 E. Boardman St. in Youngstown; the Youngstown Flea is pet-friendly, there’s free admission and free parking

  • See robotic dinosaurs at Jurassic Wonder’s drive-through experience at the Canfield Fairgrounds from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $12 per car; tickets are available on the Jurassic Wonder website.

  • John Cox and Brandy Johanntges host a preview of the 100th season of The Youngstown Playhouse at 7:30 p.m. on the main Stage. Tickets can be purchased online or in-person at the DeYor Performing Arts Center Box Office Monday through Friday from 10am to 5pm.

  • Catch Once Upon a Mattress at 7:30 p.m. in the Youngstown State University Ford Theatre in Bliss Hall. Visit the YSU University Theatre website for ticket information

  • McCabes classic rock acoustic duo perform at 7 p.m. at Dash Inn in Youngstown

Sunday

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