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If you’re looking for a place where the energy is as good as the company, The Magic Tree has you covered. It’s the spot in Boardman where friends gather, laughs carry through the room, and live music keeps the weekends buzzing with joy.

This Friday night, Sept 26, Youngstown’s House Band is bringing the party to The Magic Tree! Grab your crew and head over — it’s going to be a night full of singing along, dancing, and all the feel-good vibes you’ve been craving. 🎶

And yes, the food hits the mark every time. Crowd favorites like the giant pretzel with beer-cheese or pecan-caramel dip, Nashville Hot Chicken, and fried green tomatoes are always worth ordering — but they’re the bonus on top of the real reason people love The Magic Tree: the atmosphere.

The Magic Tree brings live music every Saturday, so you can count on the fun rolling into the weekend again and again. Add in seasonal drinks, plenty of taps, and the friendliest crowd in town, and you’ve got your go-to place for weekends in Boardman.

👉 Plan your Friday now and reserve your table at 330-629-2667 — the House Band takes the stage at 8pm, and the good times are waiting.

Magic Tree: 7463 South Ave., Boardman, OH 44512

Vintage YoTown

Every city has its legends, and for Youngstown, few stories haunt our collective memory like those whispered about Idora Park. The beloved amusement park, once alive with laughter and carousel music, closed its gates in 1984 after a devastating fire. But according to local lore, not everything left with the flames.

Some say the “Phantom of Idora Park” still lingers where the Wildcat coaster once roared. Over the decades, kids dared each other to sneak onto the abandoned grounds at night—armed with flashlights, nerves of steel, and more imagination than caution. The stories they brought back became folklore in their own right.

Flashlights that suddenly flickered. Footsteps echoing in the gravel when no one was behind them. Glimpses of figures darting through the tree line, vanishing as quickly as they appeared. For some, every twig snap was a ghostly warning. For others, the silhouette of a deer in the brush was enough to swear they’d seen the Phantom himself.

Were these true hauntings, or the thrill of being somewhere forbidden? Perhaps both. What’s certain is that Idora Park, even in ruins, gave generations of Youngstown kids a story to tell—a rite of passage that blurred the line between history and haunted memory.

So the next time you pass by the old park grounds, maybe glance twice into the shadows. Who knows? The Phantom might still be keeping watch.

Tune in for the whole month of October for Vintage Youngstown Haunts…

Level up Your Small Business

When:
Saturday, September 27, 2025 — 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM & Sunday, September 28 — 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM 

Where:
Canfield Fairgrounds, 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Rd, Canfield, OH 

👉 What you’ll get:

Hundreds of vendors for home improvement, landscaping, décor & design ideas.

New products & local experts to talk with — perfect if you’re planning upgrades or just love seeing home inspiration!

GET YOUR FREE PASSES HERE » Free parking + free passes available (or $10 at the door)

🚀 Your move:

Grab a friend, start drafting that home-project wish list, wear comfy shoes, bring your note-taking gear — because you’ll leave with ideas AND stuff you want to start tomorrow.

You asked for it… so here it is…
ONE TRUSTED PLACE WHERE YOU CAN:

✅ Chat with other people in the area about the best local resources
✅ Discover highly recommended businesses right here in YoTown
✅ Unlock exclusive offers & discounts from participating businesses

We’ve all been there—needing something done and thinking, “Man, I wish I knew someone who does that.” Or putting off an important task because you don’t “know a guy.”

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.

✨ And here’s the best part: it’s only $1/month to stay connected. 

PLUS every week we give away prizes like gift cards to local businesses to the TOP 3 members in the community. I mean…who doesn’t love weekly FREE STUFF?!

👉 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

Most women in Youngstown are overpaying for facials, treatments, and products that don’t even work.

Lock in all-access memberships at Skin Solution MedSpa’s new Wellness Center—and getting thousands of dollars of value for just $97/month.

Here’s what you’ll get:

The truth?
Most women take care of everyone else and put themselves LAST. It’s time to change that! You could keep spending hundreds here and there on random facials and products… or you can join Skin Solution MedSpa’s Membership and turn $97 into a complete lifestyle upgrade.

Women who join don’t just look younger. They live, look and FEEL better.

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Use your HSA/FSA, CareCredit, Cherry and AfterPay.

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Hidden Gems:

No matter what kind of year it is, one thing that never lets us down is the beauty of the outdoors. As the days grow shorter and the evenings grow chillier, we begin to see the colors come out of the leaves. The robins have already left for their winter homes, and the trees have begun to slowly shed their leaves. Everyone has a place they love to enjoy the beauty of the changing foliage, and there might not be anywhere that one can enjoy the wondrous beauty of autumn like our very own Mill Creek Park. Specifically, the Lake Newport trail.

Lake Newport is formed by the Newport dam, which lies just upstream of Lanternman’s Mill and the covered bridge. There are numerous places to park your car right along the water, so there’s no getting lost. We usually park right by the dam because you can immediately get into the trail system and off the road there. The trail from there runs counter-clockwise right along the water’s edge, but still within the trees. The great thing about the Lake Newport trail is that you can stay in the trees for most of the four-mile loop, but you can access the road that circles the lake pretty much anywhere if you need a break from the up-and-down of the slopes therein.

As you circle the lake, which is much larger than it first appears, you’ll come to the wetlands. This part of the trail begins right after you cross the foot bridge where you turn left and follow the creek. Remember, anytime you aren’t sure where to go in Mill Creek Park, just follow the water! The wetlands section feels like true wilderness and runs until it brings you out on the other side of the lake. You’ll come to Daffodil Meadow, which is lovely in the spring, and you will enjoy the changing leaves as you walk along the lakeside for a bit until returning to the trail system near the other side of the dam. There is a small foot bridge right after you ascend the stairs that takes you back to the road where you are just a short stroll away from where you parked.

The Lake Newport trail takes roughly an hour and a half to complete at a healthy walking pace, and you’ll enjoy the natural beauty and autumn colors as you walk. It is yet another part of our amazing park, and it’s right here in the Yo!

This fall, your child could gain focus, discipline, and confidence—all while having fun.

The Austintown Tae Kwon Do Center is launching a new 10-week session starting September 30th. It’s designed for kids who need more than screen time… kids who are ready to move, grow, and shine.

Here’s why parents love it:

But there’s one thing: all payments must be in by October 2, 2025.

For just $110, you can give your child 10 weeks of growth, movement, and confidence they’ll carry everywhere.

👉 Secure their spot today. Spaces fill quickly—and once the session begins, doors close.

👉 Secure their spot today. Spaces fill quickly—and once the session begins, doors close.

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