Good morning, Youngstown.

Last Saturday, May 9, the National Association of Letter Carriers collected non-perishable food donations left by mailboxes as part of the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, with items taken to local food banks (Salvation Army, Second Harvest, St. Vincent DePaul and Gleaners Food Bank) to help feed neighbors.

Eight teams built creative canned structures themed ‘Under the Sea’ at Eastwood Mall on Saturday, May 9 to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank—officials will weigh the builds to estimate three to four thousand donated meals while the displays remain until June 11.

On Saturday, May 9, a 14-year-old one-eyed dog fell into the Mahoning River near the Summit Street Bridge, sparking a lengthy search that found her near Adelaide Avenue SE and returned her safely to her family in Warren around 3:30 p.m.

A local pharmacy is enhancing its services by adding personal care & convenience options as market trends shift.

Leslie Huff reports the new plans will help customers get medications faster and offer added care.

Auditions for the playhouse’s first musical, In the Heights, are set for June 28 and 29 at the Moyer Room at 600 Playhouse Lane, where actors aged 16+ can audition between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. for a non-union show with callbacks in early July.

Flowers N' All displayed its special Mother's Day arrangements and gift selections in a new video released on May 9.

The shop offers fresh seasonal blooms and creative presents to help families celebrate the holiday.

Saturday, athletes competed at the Trumbull County Special Olympics Invitation as Michael Neenan reported on the event’s impact on the competitors in Trumbull County.

Donnie Iris & The Cruisers Concert

7-10:30 p.m. — Robins Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of classic rock with Donnie Iris and special guest drummers Joe Vitale and Joe Vitale Jr.

Free Concert with Michael W. Smith

1 PM — Newport Glen Apartments — Free entry — Enjoy an afternoon of uplifting music in a friendly community setting.

Midday Cabaret Featuring Stan Miller

1-11:59 p.m. — Columbiana Arts Theater — $18 — Enjoy a soulful afternoon of smooth jazz and timeless classics with Stan Miller's enchanting performance.

Scrapper Fest 2026

6-8 p.m. — Eastwood Mall Complex Center Court — Free RSVP — Celebrate the start of the season with player meet-and-greets, family fun, and a chance to win great prizes.