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Sunday, March 8th, 2026
Good morning, Youngstown. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fieldview Acres Mercantile’s Newton Falls Treasure Hunt took place Friday, March 6 at 8:00 p.m., drawing hundreds of participants who solved clues spotlighting the town’s historic downtown & local businesses while competing for a prize now valued at over $30,000. WFMJ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Saturday, the Trumbull County Business Expo in Girard gathered employment seekers and local business representatives who attended workshops and networking sessions, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Warren Family Mission (nonprofit offering shelter, food, and services). Organizers noted plans to add over 100 vendors in the coming years. WFMJ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Trumbull County Tourism Bureau will host an Italian Food Trail Restaurant Week from March 22 to 28, showcasing nearly 60 spots that offer Italian dishes and unique grocery items — connecting the community with its Italian roots. The Vindicator
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Chaney led its Cowboys to a 62-45 district championship over No. 15 seed Nordonia at Warren G. Harding High School on Saturday, with junior guard Austin Brown scoring 19 points. The team will play Gates Mills Hawken in the Division III regional semifinal on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Medina. The Vindicator
- ➤ On Saturday, Ursuline boys basketball lost 72-59 to Gates Mills Hawken in the Division III Northeast 2 district final at Warren G. Harding, ending the season at 19-6. Hawken will face Chaney in the regional semifinal on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Medina. The Vindicator
- ➤ Grand Valley Mustangs became district champions after defeating Kennedy 71-57 at Salem High School on Saturday. Key players Solomon Schultz and Carter Turk led the win, and the team will face Kirtland in the Division VI regional semifinals at Canton Memorial Fieldhouse on Tuesday. Tribune Chronicle
- ➤ The Ursuline boys basketball team lost 72-59 to Gates Mills Hawken Saturday at Warren G. Harding High School, ending their season at 19-6. The Hawks will play Chaney Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Medina. Tribune Chronicle
- ➤ The Maplewood girls basketball team lost 31-25 to Seneca East in the Division VII regional final at Massillon Perry Saturday+ the Tigers rallied late to clinch the win. Coach Stephanie Pykare praised the players for showing growth throughout the season. Tribune Chronicle
- ➤ The Heartland Christian Lions won the Division VII district title Saturday with an 82-52 victory over Kidron Central Christian at Wilbur Berkey Fieldhouse in Smithville—advancing to a Tuesday regional semifinal at Barberton High School’s Main Gym. This win marks the school’s first district championship. The Vindicator
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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.
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36th Mill Creek Distance Classic Half Marathon & 5-Mile
8:30-11:30 a.m. — Mill Creek Wick Recreation Area — Registration fees apply — Celebrate fitness and community spirit at this annual running event supporting local scholarships.
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Alumni Social in Youngstown
5:30-7:30 p.m. — The Varsity Club Youngstown — Registration includes appetizers and first beverage — Network with familiar faces and celebrate Hiram College's alumni community.
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Left Lane Cruiser with Papers
8-11 p.m. — Westside Bowl — All ages — Catch the blues rock vibes with Left Lane Cruiser and Papers at Westside Bowl.
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99 & 2000's Party Vol. 2
10 p.m. — Penguin City Brewing Company — VIP Packages Available — Celebrate the Easter Weekend with nostalgic vibes and top DJ sets.
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