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Bristol Township businesses, the library, and schools face frequent power outages that disrupt work and force early closures.

Trustee Rhonda Snyder collected reports from 40 residents and will submit them to First Energy, which cited tree issues, equipment problems, and storms as causes to seek a fix before winter.

Springfield girls soccer shut out LaBrae yesterday to secure its tenth win of the season.

The Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County launches Teentober, a month-long series of teen programs + workshops offered at the library throughout October.

Tribune & Vindicator Sports Editor Dan Hiner discussed the unbeaten Girard football team in a Gault Heating & Cooling H.S.

Football Insider report on Oct. 12, noting the team’s strong play and progress this season.

On Monday, Oct. 12, the Junior League hosted its 32nd Pink Ribbon Tea at Waypoint 4180 in Canfield for 500 breast cancer survivors and caregivers.

The event featured music from Candace Campana—who performed 'Pink Ink'—and keynote remarks from Lisa Resnick amid vendor support displays.

Stacy Lynn explained the importance of reviewing Medicare coverage each year to ensure you have the right plan for your health needs (a key tip for local residents).

Several community events are planned: a free Fall Festival at Smith Corners Community Church Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., a Youngstown Area Ostomy Support meeting at Boardman Hospital Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m., a $50 crafts workshop at The Center in McDonald Sunday, and mini-grant applications accepted through Thursday at 5 p.m.

Warren City Council will consider legislation at Wednesday's meeting to seek funding for a new inclusive playground at Perkins Park, to improve Mahoningside, update tree spacing ordinances, and upgrade the Municipal Justice Building's electrical system.