Good morning, Youngstown.

Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership released its 2025 annual report on Friday, Jan.

16. The report shows a $787,602 profit from community renovations and cleanup efforts funded by EPA and state programs — along with the planting of 310 shade trees.

On Thursday, Jan. 15, a dog was found tethered in the backyard of a Liberty Township residence on Euclid Avenue during a winter weather advisory, and the shelter's Humane Division impounded the animal after noticing frozen water and insufficient straw for warmth.

Fifth and sixth grade students at Blott Guy PK-6 organized a food drive in December to support Liberty Food Pantry at Church Hill United Methodist Church; the drive collected 3,078 items.

Shelby Perry’s class (511 items) and Frances Klanica’s class (242 items) led the efforts.

Trumbull County Tourism released the 2026 Truly Trumbull Trip Ideas guide — featuring local food, museums, historic sites, and parks in areas like Warren, Niles, Cortland, and Mesopotamia — to help visitors plan trips during America250 celebrations.

Print and online editions are available.

Youngstown's Butler Institute of American Art will host its first Meditation on American Masterpieces session at 11 a.m. Jan.

24, where guided exercises will use Alfred Leslie’s 'Americans: Youngstown, Ohio' (a nod to local heritage); the program will continue on the fourth Saturday through May.

Communities with recreational marijuana dispensaries have begun receiving tax revenue from sales collected between Sept.

2024 and Nov. 2025; funds were first distributed on Jan. 7. Warren received $334,893 from the $33.2 million pool, and monthly payments will begin later this month (officials are tracking expenditures).

On Jan. 7, the Boardman Board of Education held its annual meeting and swore in R.

Scot Murray (a longtime local firefighter) as a new board member while John Landers, Victoria Davis and Tom Varley renewed their oaths. The board elected Candace Rivera president and Landers vice president.

At Wednesday's Canfield Board meeting, Judge Rusu swore in new members as Steve DeMaiolo became president and teacher Michael Kerensky will retire on March 1; the board approved a Dairy Queen tax abatement near the intersection of U.S.-224 and Fairgrounds Boulevard and set a Feb.

18 work session on facilities.

Northeast Ohio and western Pennsylvania high school students and their advisers may win prizes up to $200 in the second annual Youngstown Press Club Scholastic Journalism Awards contest.

Entries from 82 high schools in the region must be submitted by March 18.

Youngstown resident Chantal Jones said a water line break on Meridian Road in June caused $17,000 damage to her home’s foundation and basement.

She is urging Mayor McDowell to review the city’s denial of her claim (citing state law immunity).

Youngstown received $291,151 from the state pot tax revenue allocated to communities with dispensaries between Sept 2024 and Nov 2025.

City officials plan to add the funds+ adjust the 2026 budget as the state made its first installment on Jan. 7.

Youngstown’s Mahoning Valley Safety Council will host Stop the Bleed on Wednesday, Feb.

4 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Saxon Club (710 South Meridian Road), where participants will learn life-saving first aid through hands-on training; fees are $35 for members and $45 for non-members.

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.

Hadestown Teen Edition

2:30-3:30 p.m. — Top Hat Productions — Ticket prices vary — Experience a unique teen rendition of a classic musical in Youngstown.

E5C4P3 - The Journey Tribute

7-8 p.m. — Columbiana Arts Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the world's top Journey tribute band thrilling the audience with classic hits.

Episode 26

2 p.m. — Youngstown State University — Ticket prices vary — A humorous tribute to classic sci-fi serials like Buck Rogers and Flash Gordon.