Good morning, Youngstown.

Liberty’s fifth and sixth grade Student Council organized a food drive in December at Church Hill United Methodist Church (189 Church Hill-Hubbard Road) to support the Liberty Food Pantry by collecting over 3,000 donated items.

The contributions help nourish roughly 90 local families each month.

Operation Search and Help launches its inaugural Coffee Tour for free coffee and community support; it starts Friday at High Octane on 890 N.

Canfield-Niles Road in Austintown and will conclude May 20 at Culture House Coffee Co. in Youngstown.

Goodwill Industries launched the 2026 Thrift Trail on Monday to guide residents from Jan.

12 through March 31 to thrift shops that support local charities + community services. Donating $25 gets a map showing participating sites in the Mahoning Valley, with a prize drawing to be held on April 7.

On Dec. 22, Schwebel’s Baking Co completed a $6,250,000 sale-leaseback of its two properties on E.

Midlothian Blvd. The bakery will continue its operations under new ownership by SYOHB LLC (Glen Cove, N.Y.), with workers remaining in place.

The Value City Furniture store at 443 Boardman-Poland Road in the Shops at Boardman Park has started its out-of-business sale and will remain open until the current stock sells out.

Shoppers should know that all sales are final and returns are not accepted.

Youngstown Press Club is accepting applications for up to four $4,000 scholarships for college sophomores, juniors, and seniors studying journalism and related fields; applicants must live in local counties and have a 3.0 GPA.

Applications are due by April 1 and winners will attend the awards dinner on Sept. 23.

Youngstown State University received the Carnegie Foundation Elective Classification for Community Engagement on Monday morning, highlighting its strong partnerships with the Mahoning Valley and beyond.

The award is valid until 2032.

Canfield High School earned an AP School Honor Roll title for the 2024-2025 school year after expanding AP course access that offers college credit and rigorous coursework to prepare students for college and careers.

City officials in Girard discussed handling feral cats after residents reported sightings (they also reviewed proposals for new tennis courts and recent waterline repairs) during a council meeting on Monday.

They will speak with local clinics to set up a spay and neuter program.

Jewish Family & Community Services is launching a closed 10‑week Survivors of Suicide support group for 10 participants starting Tuesday, Jan.

20 at the Jewish Community Center on Gypsy Lane. Meetings run 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays (partnered with Mahoning County Mental Health & Recovery Board).

An OSU Master Gardener Volunteer explained winter sowing — a process of planting seeds in used jugs left outdoors during winter so they are ready in spring.

The guide covers cleaning, drilling, labeling and transplanting seedlings once they reach 2 to 3 inches tall.

Tropidelic Concert

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Westside Bowl — Tickets starting at $76 — Experience the vibrant energy of Tropidelic's live reggae and electronic fusion.

Charlie Boy, Ferro, Ryan Concert

7-11 p.m. — Westside Bowl — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a lively concert featuring Ferro who brings melodic tunes to life.

Underground Entertainment Awards

5-11 p.m. — Westside Bowl — Cost info not specified — Celebrate the creative talents and influential voices of Youngstown's entertainment community with special performances.

Empress Eyes Live with Brake Fluid and Outrun Infinity

8-11 p.m. — Westside Bowl — Free entry — Enjoy a night filled with captivating performances from local bands Empress Eyes, Brake Fluid, and Outrun Infinity.

Intro to Epoxy & Overlays Training

9 AM – 5 PM — Epoxy Depot Youngstown — $895 — Learn epoxy techniques from seasoned expert Garrett Barnes at this comprehensive training event.

Absolute Intense Wrestling: Out Cold

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Penguin City Brewing Company — Tickets from $25 — Watch top wrestling talents like Mike Santana and Priscilla Kelly battle it out live.