Good morning, Youngstown.

The Warren Heritage Center honored African American veterans Monday and will continue today at 6 p.m. at the Trumbull County Veterans Service Commission at 253 East Market Street in Warren, where panels share service stories.

Registration is open for the second annual Corporate Pinball Challenge+ Fundraiser from noon to 4 p.m. March 24 at Past Times Pinball and Video Arcade at 419 N.

State St., with lunch included+ free practice on March 17.

Canfield Fairgrounds' Michael Kusalaba Event Center will host the 75th annual Home & Garden Show from Feb.

27 to March 1, where visitors can explore remodeling ideas and landscaping tips and enter a contest to win outdoor furniture (admission is $5 for adults and free for children under 12).

At the fourth annual Be Mine adoption event at Eastwood Mall in Niles, the Animal Welfare League (AWL) hosted a pet adoption gathering over two days where 15 pets found new homes on Friday and Saturday.

Families enjoyed the Valentine's spirit as they connected with dogs and cats awaiting care.

Sixteen family-owned businesses will be honored at the Fifth Annual Family-Owned Business Recognition Dinner on Wednesday at The Lake Club in Poland.

The Youngstown and Warren Regional Chamber and partners will host the event from 5 to 8 p.m. with keynote speakers Whitney Haslam Johnson and JW Johnson set to speak.

African-American women veterans shared their military experiences on Monday at the Trumbull County Veterans Service Commission in Warren during a Black History Month panel hosted by the Warren Heritage Center (highlighting personal challenges and triumphs).

A second discussion featuring African-American men veterans will take place at 6 p.m. today.

Former MLB star Alex Rodriguez (A-Rod) will speak at Youngstown State University’s Thomas Colloquium Series on Tuesday, March 26 at Stambaugh Auditorium.

The lecture starts at 7 p.m. and tickets are available at the DeYor Performing Arts Center Box Office or online.

Youngstown State University announced it will offer associate degree and certificate programs at its Steubenville campus (the former Eastern Gateway Community College site) starting Fall 2026 to meet regional workforce demand.

Monday marked the start of Ohio Loves Transit Week led by WRTA to honor public transit’s vital role — encouraging community input on broader investment.

On Tuesday, CEO Dean Harris will meet lawmakers to discuss how transit boosts workforce mobility and quality of life in the Mahoning Valley.

The Ohio Power Siting Board will vote on a revised 6.25-mile, 138-kV power line project connecting Youngstown substations and supporting local growth; the $27 million project is expected to begin November 2027 and reduce outages for over 15,000 customers.

A stretch of Mahoning Avenue in Jackson Township closed on Monday for a 20-foot by 6-foot concrete box culvert installation as part of an upgrade project and is set to remain closed for 67 days with a detour via Mahoning Avenue, Route 45, Route 224, and State Route 534.

Youngstown State President Bill Johnson praised student-athletes for achieving the highest GPA among Division I schools—while detailing a new coalition to contest NCAA funding cuts.

He announced the 35th Annual Penguin Club Ring-Scholarship Banquet on Feb. 23 at Mr. Anthony’s in Boardman, honoring Bob Hendricks and featuring quarterback Beau Brungard.

A 15-bout, all-amateur fight card will be held on Feb.

28 at St. Mary Byzantine Hall in Youngstown with local fighters such as John Davis set to face Gabriel Merced in the main event — proceeds will benefit the Springfield baseball program. Doors open at 6 p.m.

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.

75th Annual Home & Garden Show

12-8 p.m. — Canfield Fairgrounds Event Center — Admission fee varies — Celebrate 75 years of home and garden inspiration with a weekend of exhibits and activities.

Madison Capitols vs Youngstown Phantoms

7:05-9:05 p.m. — Covelli Centre — Check FloHockey to catch the puck drop as Madison Capitols face off against Youngstown Phantoms.

Bert Kreischer: Permission to Party World Tour

7 p.m. — Covelli Centre — Ticket prices range from $25 to $125 — Comedy superstar Bert Kreischer brings his hilarious performance to Youngstown.

Electric Bug Concert

7-10 p.m. — Westside Bowl — Ticket information available — Enjoy live music by The Vumms and immerse yourself in their unique sound.