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Explosion rocks senior living apartment building in Ohio, multiple people injured

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Several people were injured in a large explosion Saturday at a senior living apartment complex in Austintown, Ohio.

The explosion, which took out a large portion of the Phoenix House apartment building, happened just before 1 p.m., WKBN reported.

Austintown Fire Department Assistant Chief Tom O’Hara told the outlet several people were injured, though no fatalities were immediately confirmed.

A building in Ohio was damaged due to an explosion, leaving multiple people injured Saturday. (WKBN)

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Resident Cindy Duke told WKBN the explosion “felt like a bomb.”

Another resident, Don Lampley, who has no legs, told the outlet he was watching the Ohio State game with a friend when “there was a big, loud blast, then BOOM!”

The Phoenix House Apartments prior to the explosion. (Google Maps)

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The cause of the explosion has not yet been released.

The Austintown Township Police Department and Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office did not immediately respond to inquiries from Fox News Digital. 

The cause of the explosion has not yet been released. (iStock)

The Austintown Fire Department declined inquiries.

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Detroit, MI

Metro Detroit church hosts community event to support youth: “We’re here for you”

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A Metro Detroit church is giving back to the youth. In an age of heightened peer pressures, such as teen takeovers, leaders tell CBS News Detroit that good old-fashioned fun is the way to bring all ages together.

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“It’s been a vision of mine and my late husband forever,” said Divine Restoration Ministries Pastor Dr. Tenisia Evans.

Divine Restoration Ministries hosted a Legacy in Action Day on Saturday in the gym of Eastpointe High School in Eastpointe, Michigan. The church says its focus is showing up for communities, especially the future generation.

“So many things going on in the world right now and the youth has been the center of our focus,” said Evans.

Evans says with the help of other church leaders and businesses, including AT&T, they were able to secure food, games and experiences for kids of all ages.

And when it comes to creating an event kids would actually like, Detroit teen Martrail Mullen says they were spot on.

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“Kids, we like to move around and still have cardio, and while still having fun at my age, most churches don’t do that,” said Mullen.

Mullen says he has been invited to teen takeovers in the past. While he says he’s never gone to one, he wishes kids would use their time more wisely.

“Kids my age, they are doing a lot of things,” said Mullen.

That’s why Evans says now is the time they open their arms to anyone in need of support.

“We’re here. We’re here for you and we want to pour back and let you know that if you need anything, come to us and we will be here as a resource,” said Evans.

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Milwaukee, WI

Carin León, Summerfest’s first regional Mexican music act, draws new visitors to Milwaukee

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Summerfest wrapped up its first weekend Saturday with headliner Carin León, who organizers said is the first regional Mexican music artist to hit the stage.

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The performer drew visitors to the festival from Chicago to Michigan.

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“I love the experience, it’s really cool,” Gigi Acosta, who traveled from Chicago, said. “We love it, it’s so much fun here.”

Folks flocked into Henry Maier Festival Park to take part in the fun.

“He puts on a great show,” said Karina Rodriguez, who came from Chicago with her family.

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“Five hours, to me, is really nothing to come see him,” said Tracey Solis, who along with Filberto Solís, traveled from Michigan.

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It is an impact Summerfest leaders said will have a greater impact on the city.

“We drive over $160 million in tourism to this economy,” Jerrod Woods, senior director of marketing for Summerfest, said. “Carin is another huge aspect of that to help bring all the tourism to the city.”

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Woods said León’s performance is an example of the diverse number of artists they want to keep bringing to the festival.

“The amount of people and outpour that you receive, like, ‘thank you for bringing such an incredible artist,’ like Carin León, who represents the Latin community not only here in Milwaukee but around the region,” Woods said.

It’s what brought new visitors, like the Rodriguez family, to Milwaukee.

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“We brought my mom because she’s a super fan,” said Karina Rodriguez. “She loves him, and this is our first time at Summerfest.”

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Acosta even made a poster hoping to get her favorite artist’s attention.

“I love you Carin León,” she said as she blew a kiss.

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Organizers said Saturday’s show is another example of giving people what they want. They told FOX6 News that they are already planning for 2027.

The Source: Information in this story is from FOX6 News interviews with Gigi Acosta, Tracey Solis, Filberto Solís, Karina Rodriguez, Georgina Rodriguez, Casey Rodriguez, and Jerrod Woods.

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Child seriously injured after being struck by car while playing in alley

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A child was seriously injured after a car hit them in an alley in Minneapolis on Saturday morning.

Minneapolis police say a child was playing in an alley near 29th Avenue North and Lyndale Avenue North around 11:30 a.m. when a car hit them. The child was brought to the hospital with potentially-life-threatening injuries, police added.

The child’s age was not released by law enforcement.

The driver of the car stayed at the scene and is cooperating with law enforcement, Minneapolis police said.

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There have been no arrests at this time.



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