Good morning, Youngstown.

The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County released its 10-year master plan last week recommending that the Poland branch be moved to a new 16,000 sqft building costing $12 million, a plan that has raised concern among locals and will be reviewed by the board.

The Mahoning Valley Railroad Heritage Association failed to secure engine 777 when funds fell short and the engine was dismantled in September.

The museum is planning to move two historic hot metal cars to its yard by July and is seeking $10,000 to complete the project.

The Braceville African American Heritage Museum at 1250 Cedar St. SW honors local veterans and families in an exhibit on the town’s patriotic past as the nation marks its 250th.

The display shares stories of the Great Migration and the community’s lasting commitment to freedom.

The Hubbard team won the 46th Academic Prep Bowl on Saturday at Lordstown High School+ students from 17 districts answered rounds on literature, math, and science to secure a 55+51 win over Howland.

Student artists gathered on Saturday at YSU’s Ford Theatre for the Regional Scholastic Art Awards, where 472 entries competed and winners received Silver and Gold Keys as 35 pieces advanced to national judging – a boost for arts education – with families later joining exhibit in the Solomon Gallery.

Mayor McDowell has directed city departments today to coordinate emergency winter safety measures as temperatures drop into single digits.

Officers are checking areas (distributing winter supplies and moving unsheltered residents indoors) as crews clear streets and advise residents to check on seniors and bring pets inside.

Veterans Affairs Northeast Ohio Healthcare System employs 21 veteran peer support specialists at the Carl Nunziato VA Clinic in Youngstown to help veterans overcome mental health, substance use, and trauma challenges.

The program uses lived experience to guide recovery — connecting veterans with local care and resources.

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.