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01-06-2025
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Concert marks 40 years of The Rich Center
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — Lita Ford, best known for her chart-topping hits and fierce guitar riffs, headlined this year's Rock The Rich Center concert. You might recognize Ford from her days with The Runaways, before she kicked off a solo career. Her stop at the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre marks 40 years of the Rich Center. Her performance is drawing national attention to a local mission and driving critical funding to help the center's programs, taking it to new heights. 'It is a great honor and a great pleasure for me to be here today to perform for everybody. Some of the younger girls who were backstage were asking for autographs and taking pictures, and I'm just so happy to support the foundation and the charity,' Ford said. 'Let's rock and roll.' Our very own Lindsey Watson was the event ambassador. The Vindys also hit the stage to support the center's biggest fundraiser of the year. Tino DiCenso contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-05-2025
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Country-themed event raises money for cancer research
POLAND, Ohio (WKBN) — A country-themed party at the Lake Club Saturday raised thousands for cancer research. It was the 19th annual Cattle Baron's Ball. First News evening anchor Lindsey Watson emceed the event while Community Affairs Director Dee Crawford was one of the 2025 survivor honorees. The other survivor honoree was Skylar Scarnecchia, a Champion native who had a leg amputated due to cancer. All the money raised at the event supports the American Cancer Society. 'When patients were diagnosed with stage four melanoma, they had six months to live and now they, you know, ten years later, they're still coming in for a skin check. So it's then the medical breakthroughs have been amazing,' said 2025 honoree Jennifer Lloyd. Over the years, the ball has raised over $2 million for cancer research, including $290,000 last year. Wilson Corbisello contributed to this story. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-04-2025
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Youngstown event raises money to build homes for adults with autism
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — Dylan's House hosted its third annual Sunday Funday at Penguin City Brewing Co. The organization raises money to build houses for adults with autism. They're inching closer to their first build in Struthers and a second in Boardman. On Sunday, they showed what one of the homes would look like. First News evening anchor Lindsey Watson was the emcee for the event. Founder Amy Shope is grateful for the growing community support over the years. 'It's been unbelievable. Our very first fundraiser, we weren't sure if anyone would show up, and really, ever since then, people have been packing the house every time we have something,' Shope said. All money from the event goes toward building more homes. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
