Good morning, Youngstown.

Y-Live 2026 returns to Stambaugh Stadium — an upcoming music event featuring local performers, as announced on Jan.

21 that will provide a vibrant evening for the community.

Akron-area children's entertainer Mr. Jeff will perform a high-energy brunch show Sunday at Westside Bowl in Youngstown at 11:30 a.m. Tickets cost $22.50 and are available in advance (via Eventbrite).

The district plan is underway as phase 1 runs until March and will combine Chaney and East high and middle schools on the East Side while Youngstown Rayen schools stay at Chaney's current location.

Future phases will cover staffing, building moves, and office relocations ahead of the 2026-27 school year.

On Thursday, OSU Extension Mahoning County in Canfield hosted a funding resource session for farmers facing high costs and weak crop prices (admission $5).

The series continues with sessions on farm succession planning on Feb. 26, local foods on March 26, and invasive species management on April 23.

Mahoning Valley school districts received grants to upgrade school bus safety.

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce allocated over $10 million to 31 local districts among 371 recipients statewide + funds will be used to add advanced safety features to buses.

Mahoning Valley students can apply for scholarships until March 1 via the CFMV website + the program will provide financial support to ease education costs.

Trumbull County MetroParks approved seeking proposals from nonprofits and political subdivisions to donate or sell a log cabin and timber on Nelson Moser Road in Braceville, meeting Ohio Revised Code limits.

They will post details on social media and local newspaper, and selected groups must remove the cabin by summer.

Air Force veteran Matthew Dubon becomes executive dog warden for the Trumbull County dog pound starting Monday after commissioners selected him from nearly 90 applicants.

Dubon will assist in selecting a deputy and planning a location for the pound, and he is set to leave his rubber company job.

Mercy Health Rehab Hospital was ranked in the top 1% of 892 inpatient rehab facilities in the nation for cases discharged between Oct.

2024 and Sept. 2025, underscoring its strong commitment to quality patient care.

Trumbull County reported 54 overdose deaths in 2025, the lowest since tracking began in 2017, with numbers down from 61 in 2024 and 112 in 2023.

Health officials credit wider access to Narcan kits and additional outreach for the drop—community efforts that may help reduce future overdoses.

A downtown building — set for conversion into office space — was demolished on Wednesday, Jan.

21 at 7:45 p.m.

Cris Carroll recorded career highs of 34 points and eight 3-pointers when YSU beat Green Bay 88-81 at Zidian Family Arena Thursday, snapping a seven-game Horizon League skid.

YSU (Penguins) will host Milwaukee Saturday at 1 p.m. at the arena.

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.

YSU Presents Episode 26

7:30 p.m. — Youngstown State University — Ticket purchase required — Travel back to the vintage era of sci-fi serials with this fun homage to classic shows.

Episode 26

2-7:30 p.m. — Youngstown State University — Ticket prices vary — A charming homage to Saturday morning sci-fi serials with a clever twist.