Good morning, Youngstown.

Lowellville is getting ready for its 15th Annual Riverfest – an upcoming event featuring local vendors, live music, and family activities.

Stay tuned for more details on the schedule.

At the WE OUTSIDE Cornerstone Collective Market at the McGuffey Center, the Pennsylvania Wilderness Search and Rescue K-9 Division (a local rescue team) offered summer safety tips during National Safety Awareness Month, allowing families to meet the service’s K-9 unit and learn key safety practices for outdoor activities.

Austintown veteran Harry Vinion, who served in the Navy during World War II, celebrated his 100th birthday this weekend with family and friends.

He advised others to be happy and take care of themselves.

Ashley Furniture opened a new store (its second location in the community) at Eastwood Mall’s Great East Plaza in Niles and celebrated with in-store deals, giveaways, and a $2,000 donation to the Animal Welfare League.

Local author Jan Cope released her children’s book Love Hole in My Heart to help kids understand loss and grief through the story of her granddaughter Blakely.

Donations from Saturday's book signing benefited youth grief services in Ohio.

The 15th Annual Riverfest kicked off in Lowellville on Jun.

6, uniting the community in a long-standing local tradition. Residents now have a chance to join in the day’s festivities.

Liberty Union beat South Range in the Division V state semifinal match on Jun.

6 — their win set the stage for a tougher contest in the next round.

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.

Daikaiju Live at Westside Bowl

7-10 p.m. — Westside Bowl — Free entry — Experience the wild sound of surf rock with Daikaiju and DAGGRS & TM in a highly interactive performance.