Meet Seth Chamberlain, a Lake Milton local, and founder of Milton Ride Safe. 

What he started as a simple, local idea to help neighbors get around safely has grown into the Mahoning Valley’s newest private driving and shuttle service with a focus on comfort, reliability, and a touch of luxury.

And big news: they’re expanding with a brand-new 14-passenger party van, perfect for group outings that need safe transport and a little extra style.

With professional service and smooth scheduling, Milton Ride Safe turns transportation into part of the experience—so you can relax, have fun, and arrive in style.

Seth is a local man who believes neighbors should have dependable, upscale transportation without the stress of not being able to find a designated driver. His goal is simple: safe rides, ogreat service, local pride.

👉 Watch for tour announcements and launch specials as the new party van hits the road. Want details or to reserve a date?

Call 330-651-6562 or Reply to this email and
we’ll connect you with Seth.

Planning a girl’s night or a bachelorette event…arrive in style with Milton Ride Safe

Vintage YoTown Ghost Tales

Mill Creek Park has always been Youngstown’s escape — lovers strolling under stone bridges, rowboats drifting across mirrored water, and weddings held beneath the soft glow of lanterns at Fellows Riverside Gardens. But when the fog rolls over Lake Glacier on autumn nights, the air turns heavy with another kind of stillness.

That’s when some say she appears.

In October 1935, a bride named Evelyn Carter was meant to marry her fiancé, a steelworker named James, at the Wick Pavilion overlooking Lake Glacier. The morning was warm, unseasonably so, and the bridal party took photographs near the water. But as the first guests arrived, word spread that tragedy had struck downtown — a blast at the Sheet & Tube plant. James was among the missing.

Heartbroken and disbelieving, Evelyn vanished from the reception. Hours later, her lace veil was found tangled in the reeds by the bridge. The lake remained still for days, as though holding its breath.

Years passed, and the story faded into local whispers — until the park ranger of 1957 claimed he saw her. He described a woman in a soaked wedding dress standing on the water’s edge, gazing at her reflection. But her reflection, he said, did not move. It stared back at him, motionless, even as the trees swayed in the wind.

Visitors since have reported strange chills near the bridge — the air growing cold enough to fog their breath, though no wind stirs. Others swear they’ve seen the faint shimmer of lace floating just beneath the lake’s surface, or heard the faint clinking of piano keys drifting from the pavilion after midnight.

The Bride leaves no footprints, no scent of lilies or perfume. Instead, those who cross her path find a single pearl button — the kind used on 1930s gowns — resting on the railing or along a narrow trail. Some say it’s her way of holding onto the living world, still fastening herself to the moment before she lost everything.

Locals say if you visit Lake Glacier near the anniversary of her wedding — October 19th — you should never look directly into the water after dark. If you do… the Bride may mistake you for the one she lost.

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Get ready for some serious football excitement because the Browns-Steelers rivalry is heating up once again! On October 12, 2025, the Browns will face off against the Steelers in Pittsburgh, and this matchup is always a huge deal here in our area. With fans split right down the middle between Browns and Steelers loyalties, you can bet the rivalry will be in full swing. Expect lots of friendly banter, team jerseys everywhere, and an electric atmosphere as we count down to kickoff. So whether you're wearing brown and orange or black and gold, it's going to be a game to remember!

The inaugural Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival held in Warren by 717 Credit Union raised $7,500 for three local charities: United Way of Trumbull County, Game Changers Inc., and Greater Warren-Youngstown Urban League.

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That’s exactly why we created the YoTown Scoop Recommended Business List. Every business on this list has been thoroughly researched so you can be confident the job will be done right.

This isn’t advertising. We don’t earn commissions from these businesses. We built this for you—to bridge the gap between what the community needs and the home town businesses ready to serve.

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👉 Join today, explore the list, connect with neighbors, and support the local businesses that keep Youngstown thriving. 

🍂 Talloween Sip & Skincare 🍂
October 15th | 6–8 p.m. | Serenity Suite @ Skin Solution Med Spa

Cozy up with us this fall for a one-of-a-kind evening of sipping, mixing, and glowing! At this hands-on workshop, you’ll create three custom skincare goodies using beef tallow—an old-world beauty secret known for its rich, nourishing hydration. Think of it as grandma’s remedy, reimagined for modern skin.

✨ What to expect:

💡 Here’s the best part: For the price of just one fancy jar at Ulta/Sephora, you’ll walk away with three handcrafted products of your own—made by you, for you.

🎃 Perfect for a girls’ night, date night, or a little “me-time,” this fall event blends cozy vibes with creative skincare fun.

📍 Skin Solution Med Spa’s Serenity Suite
💲 $42 per person

Spots are limited—secure yours now and join us for a festive fall evening that will leave your skin glowing and your spirit lifted!

📍 755 Boardman-Canfield Rd Suite D2 West, Boardman
🔗 or Text "TALLOWEEN” to 330-977-5788 to book

There are times when things happen that make us ask the one question no human can really answer: “why?”

Amanda Marie McAuley was a beautiful soul whose life was one of glowing promise. She was a standout at Poland Seminary High School where she was a cheerleader and a member of the swim team, tennis team, and ski club. She entered and won the National American Miss (NAM) Ohio Teen Top Model Contest and went on to the nationals where she became the NAM Teen Top Model. She was signed by a talent agency, and the future glowed with the promise of amazing achievements and seemingly limitless potential.

Until the day came when street-laced fentanyl took everything away; her future, her prospects, and her very life.

The tragic tale of Amanda’s rise and fall has been transformed into a theatrical production called Amanda: She Didn't Mean To Die. This incredible adaptation of Amanda’s life is presented by A.M. Wakeup Call, a non-profit (501c3) organization founded by Amanda’s mom. It will chronicle Amanda’s great life, amazing future, and her tragic end in the hopes that her story might serve to educate and bring awareness to the extreme dangers of fentanyl.

The mission of A.M. Wakeup Call is an actionable call to arms to educate, support, and empower individuals and communities in the battle against fentanyl abuse. Through comprehensive resources, prevention programs, and unwavering support, it is committed to creating a future where the threat of fentanyl is eradicated.

This production will be held at the Edward W. Powers Auditorium, part of the DeYor Performing Arts Center, on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Doors open at 6pm with the event beginning at 7pm. This well-crafted production will weave the narrative of Amanda’s incredible life, promising future, and tragic passing in an emotionally gripping manner that hopes to make the sort of impact that saves other parents from ever having to endure the nightmare of receiving such a phone call. The auditorium is a beautiful facility that will provide viewers the opportunity to experience this emotionally impactful show in comfort.

Tickets to the performance can be purchased here »

We pray that God blesses this effort to use this tragedy to save the lives of others. Please consider supporting this cause and being part of making a difference in our community.

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At Restore Pelvic Health and Wellness, Dr. Riana Taktikos is helping women across the Mahoning Valley reclaim their confidence, comfort, and quality of life. Whether it’s rebuilding strength after childbirth, addressing incontinence, or reducing pain that’s been ignored for too long, her gentle, science-based approach makes lasting results possible.

This isn’t just about pelvic therapy — it’s about living freely again. Dr. Taktikos helps women move with ease, laugh without worry, and feel truly at home in their own bodies.

✨ Because when your body feels supported, your whole life opens up.

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