Good morning, Youngstown.

Angels for Animals will host its annual garage sale at the Canfield Fairgrounds from Friday, April 17 to Sunday, April 19.

Early bird sales begin at 9 a.m. Friday and donations are accepted on April 11 and 12 (call 330-549-1111 ext. 146 for large pickups).

Young bakers Gloria and Israel—ages 12 and 10—sold homemade sourdough and rosemary focaccia at Youngstown Flea on Saturday, using their family recipe.

The siblings plan to expand to a brick-and-mortar bakery as they aim to fund a week-long camp.

Hermitage Walmart shoppers donated nonperishable food and cleaning supplies at the Mercer County Food Bank's Stuff the Truck event to help residents facing food insecurity, and the Food Bank received a $10,000 grant from the GBU Foundation that will fund about 20,000 meals.

The Mercer County Food Bank held its 'Stuff the Truck' donation drive in Hermitage on Apr.

11 — it will use a recently won $10,000 grant to expand its food programs.

Gingerly Suds Co. is showcasing its handmade soaps and skincare products made with fresh, safe ingredients at the Youngstown Flea — a local event that highlights small business craftsmanship.

Craig Duster of Pop! Art Books Culture shared details for a spring bookstore crawl that will support independent local bookshops in the valley later this season.

The community gathered at Westside Bowl on Saturday, April 11 for the Life’s a Beach Music Festival to raise funds for suicide prevention.

Running from 4 p.m. to midnight, the event featured 20 bands and vendor tables, including a student group from Austintown Fitch at 2617 Mahoning Avenue.

Sisters from Triple Charm Boutique showcased new spring fashions at Youngstown Flea — offering seasonal looks from their mobile boutique for local shoppers.

Student engineers from 20 universities competed at YSU on Saturday at the ASCE Student Symposium (held at Stambaugh Gymnasium) where they built 20-foot steel bridges to support 2,500 lbs and exchanged design ideas.

Columbiana County Humane Society is asking residents for help after discovering cattle remains at 11 a.m. Saturday in West Pointe; humane agents found three Herefords in various stages of decay and notified the EPA about possible water contamination near McCormick Run Road.

The Miami Heat waived Terry Rozier on Friday amid his federal gambling charges; the team has until Sunday to sign a replacement before postseason play.

Beaver Local beat Struthers in a baseball game on Apr.

11, 2026 (a regular season matchup) as local fans watched both teams compete.

The Penguins wrapped up spring practice number 12 yesterday—head coach Doug Phillips confirmed—and are preparing for the season ahead.

Kiss Me Kate Musical Performance

7:30 p.m. — Youngstown State University — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy a musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew during this lively weekend show.

Youngstown's City-Wide Baby Shower

11 AM – 2 PM — The Eugenia Atkinson Recreation Center — Free entry — Celebrate and support new and expectant families with essential baby items and educational resources.

Legacy Dance Championships

Time TBA — DeYor Performing Arts Center — Registration required — Competitors showcase their talents in a fun and supportive environment with awards for all.

Designer Purse Bingo Spring 2026

5:30-9:00 p.m. — DiVieste's Banquet Centre — Ticket includes dinner and bingo — Win designer purses while supporting a great cause for local animals.

Deer Camp Musical

7:30 p.m. — Trumbull New Theatre — $20 for adults, $17 for students — Join four friends in a hilarious quest to bag a deer or face the end of their beloved hunting trips.