Good morning, Youngstown.

At a Hermitage board meeting, the board and Fire Department awarded three local firefighters Medals of Honor for rescuing a man from a sinking vehicle at Lake Julia.

The firefighters arrived in less than four minutes—quick enough to pull the man to safety after a 911 call received just after 10:24 a.m. last Wednesday.

Brandon Ravnell, 37, was arrested Tuesday night on West Side after police responded to reports of masked men and later found a loaded handgun and Suboxone strips on him (he faced charges of tampering with evidence, being a felon in possession of a firearm, obstructing official business, and drug possession) and he was arraigned Wednesday in municipal court.

Keondre Lewis—20, a former Youngstown City Schools football player—was fatally shot Sunday on the West Side at a home on Rhoda Avenue, and police later arrested a 14-year-old boy who was charged with murder with a firearm while the school district offered condolences to his family.

Early Tuesday at 6 a.m., officers responded to an alarm on the 2500 block of Market Street in Southside when a suspect driving a white box truck used a power tool to cut the lock on a security gate—forcing it open—before shattering the front door and trying to remove an ATM bolted to the floor; after the owner showed video evidence, the suspect fled north at high speed and police collected evidence at the scene.

The Butler Institute of American Art bought the large Alfred Leslie painting Americans: Youngstown, Ohio — painted in our city in 1977–78 — for $300,000 and received his earlier work High Tea as part of the deal.

Both works are now on display in the Dennison Brown Gallery at 524 Wick Ave.

City officials approved a nearly $3 million contract—awarded to MS Consultants Inc.—for preliminary design work on a wet weather facility at the confluence of Crab Creek and the Mahoning River as part of ongoing negotiations with federal and state agencies over the wastewater improvement dispute.

City officials are appealing a court decision that would reinstate Brian Flynn—fired on December 2 for neglecting his duty with child abuse referrals—to modify an arbitrator’s ruling.

Deputy law director Adam Buente said the arbitrator exceeded his authority by not properly assessing whether Flynn’s misconduct was serious under the progressive discipline guidelines.

Hubbard Public Library closed on March 26 due to repairs and safety concerns after a crane moved an HVAC system onto its roof — an employee said the library might have reopened later that day but no reopening time was set.

City council approved a $222.6M budget for 2025 that includes $10.6M for capital improvements and equipment purchases, voting 6-0 at a special meeting on Wednesday — Councilman Jimmy Hughes was absent — and department heads plan to use one-time federal funds for key road, police, and fire upgrades.

Mercy Health’s mobile mammography unit will travel across the Mahoning Valley in April to offer 3D screening at Mercy Health Primary Care centers—including sites in Youngstown, Warren, and Cortland—using high-quality technology to help detect breast cancer early.

Most insurance plans cover these screening mammograms, which do not require a doctor’s order.

Ohio Vintage Fest

1-6 p.m. — Metroplex Expo Center — $5 — Explore over 50 vendors showcasing vintage clothing, home goods, vinyl records, and collectibles.

RUN (330) 5K Race

10 AM – 12 PM — 755 Boardman-Canfield Rd — Registration Fee — Compete in a lively 5K road race in Youngstown, Ohio.

Mustard Mountain Moving Company Live

8-11 p.m. — Westside Bowl — No Refunds — Enjoy a night of live music with Mustard Mountain Moving Company, Shortt Stories, and One Eye Daddys.

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7:30 p.m. — Youngstown State University — Tickets required — Experience the Tony-nominated musical '[title of show]' that delights with its infectious charm and unique storytelling.

Marjorie Hartman Family Foundation Pet Clinic

10 AM – 2 PM — Youngstown State University — Free exams, low-cost vaccinations — Ensure your pets receive quality care with free wellness checks and affordable vaccines.

Hair Supply at Riser Tavern

7-11 p.m. — Riser Tavern & Grill — Enjoy great food and top-notch entertainment at this local favorite.

We Need You to Survive: Youth Safety Workshop

10 AM – 2 PM — McGuffey Centre — Free brunch — Youth ages 8-18 can learn essential life skills from mental wellness to internet safety in a fun and supportive environment.

Harlem Globetrotters Show

3-7 p.m. — Covelli Centre — Tickets available — Experience the thrills of basketball, comedy, and magic with the iconic Harlem Globetrotters.

Kindermusik Class for Toddlers

Recurring Class — Apr 18 – Apr 24 — Valley Little Melodies — Cost info not specified — A fun, engaging music class that promotes creativity and cognitive development in toddlers.

Tommy DeLuca LIVE

7-10 p.m. — Biker Brewhouse — Check out an entertaining evening of live music with musician and actor Tommy DeLuca.