Good morning, Youngstown.

Attorney Linette Stratford was named Woman of the Year by Youngstown Business & Professional Women for her leadership + public service.

The award, part of National Business Women’s Week, will be presented on Oct. 20 at The Lake Club in Poland.

An early-morning fire at a single-family home on Lawnview Ave. SE in Niles led to a dog's death while three residents escaped safely; firefighters responded just before 2:30 a.m. and are investigating the cause.

Kravitz Deli, a delicatessen with over 80 years of history from Youngstown, held a soft opening on Thursday, June 4 at its new location (127 Penn Avenue in Salem) and will have its grand opening on Monday.

Youngstown organizers announced celebrity judges for the 2026 YBI Shark Tank event, where four local entrepreneurs will pitch for a chance to earn investment and a prize.

The contest is set for Oct. 29 at Mr. Anthony’s Banquet Center at 5 p.m.

The Clarks will celebrate their 40th anniversary with a concert at Pittsburgh’s Stage AE on June 13 after a sneak preview at Ribs-N-Rock in Boardman tonight.

The band (founded in 1986) will perform hits familiar to local fans and adjust their set for both shows.

The Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County held its annual ‘Ladies in Little Black Dresses for Literacy’ event on Thursday, June 4 at The Lake Club in Poland, with over 300 attendees helping to fund its Summer Discovery Program (which introduces a scavenger hunt and runs until July 31).

Flying HIGH Inc.'s Professional Development Center celebrated 37 graduates on Thursday at its Youngstown office, including five students from Valley Christian School who earned credentials in chemical dependency counseling, CNA, carpentry, and welding (the program also supports mental health and workforce development).

A building at (106 W Rayen Avenue) dropped bricks onto West Rayen Avenue between Hazel Street and North Phelps Street, and officials say the road will remain closed until Monday, June 8 as AT&T, YSU and the city work to remove loose bricks.

Maplewood's softball team beat Southeastern 4-0 to enter their first state title game and will play for the Division VII championship today at 8:00 p.m. after scoring three runs in the first and another in the sixth inning on Addison Woomer's home run.

Cardinal Mooney beat Canton Central Catholic in the regional final (Jun.

4). The win moves them into the next playoff round.

Poland’s baseball team lost to Waynedale in the regional final on Jun.

4. Waynedale will advance in the season as Poland exits the tournament.

Warriors Inc. 7th Annual Daddy Daughter Dance

4:30 – 8 p.m. — Byzantine Center at the Grove — Early Bird $40, $50 Jun 1-12 — Get ready for a fun night of dancing and memories.

Niles 4th of July Parade, Car Show & Craft Fair

11 a.m. — Niles Senior Citizen Center — Free entry — Celebrate the Fourth of July with a festive parade, exciting car show, and vibrant craft fair.