Good morning, Youngstown.

Warren-Trumbull County Public Library officials announced the new branch will open inside Eastwood Mall’s JCPenney concourse in September—offering books, internet computers, Wi-Fi and programs for children, teens and adults.

The 2,500-square-foot branch, located near the mall’s children’s play area, is expected to serve shoppers, visitors and workers at the mall.

A traffic accident near the Giant Eagle on Mahoning Avenue in Austintown caused a pickup truck to be rear-ended and led to two people being taken to a hospital before 8 a.m. Friday.

A Trumbull County grand jury did not indict John White, a mayoral candidate from Youngstown, on fourth-degree felony charges from an incident on May 2 in Liberty where he was arrested for a domestic disturbance on Tibbetts Wick Road — White said no violence occurred.

Youngstown police continue to urge anonymous tips as Crime Stoppers revives its role by opening a new headquarters at Oak Hill Renaissance Center—Mahoning County Commissioners approved a $1 lease last Thursday—and new president John Leseganich said the office will host board meetings, podcasts, and an enhanced reward plan to help solve serious cases.

Youngstown mayoral candidate John White faced fourth-degree felony charges after a domestic disturbance on Tibbetts Wick Road on May 2, but a Trumbull County grand jury returned a no bill and did not indict him—White said no violence occurred and the phone simply slipped into a ditch.

Youngstown's Simply Slavic Heritage Festival begins Friday in downtown Youngstown at the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre and runs through Saturday (featuring live music, food vendors, and heritage displays) with admission at $5 (free for children 12 and under).

A new Eastwood Mall Library branch will open on September 2 to provide shoppers with books, computer access, and programming for all ages.

It will be housed in a 2,500-square-foot storefront (located in the JCPenney concourse) and is set to offer a ribbon-cutting ceremony and events (with details to be announced).

A consultant hired by Canfield Local Schools proposed that the district conduct periodic groundwater testing on the high school property if the Ohio EPA does not order Material Sciences Corp. to do it, following April tests that did not find trichloroethylene.

Additional testing of nearby wetlands and Sawmill Creek is planned to track chemical plume migration.

Ribs-N-Rock Festival

12-12 a.m. — Southern Park Mall — Free entry until 3 p.m. — Ribbers and rockers unite for summer’s ultimate rib cook-off and music festival.

Tribute: The Band - Tenacious D Cover Experience

8-11 p.m. — Westside Bowl — $14 general admission — Experience the energy of Tribute: The Band, plus Nintendo-themed nerdcore with Master Hand!

2nd Annual Cardinal Mooney Color Run

10 AM – 12 PM — Cassese's MVR — Registration fee required — Experience a vibrant two-mile color run with a community twist featuring a stop at Penguin City.

YO! Motion Presents: Mobilizing Midlothian Community Bike Ride & Health Fair

This FREE, community bike ride and family-friendly event is designed to mobilize residents around the Midlothian corridor bike lane. Our goal is to not only promote safe and healthy cycling but to celebrate the rich history and positive changes happening in the Midlothian and Glenwood corridors.

YO! Motion Presents: Mobilizing Midlothian Community Bike Ride & Health Fair

This FREE, community bike ride and family-friendly event is designed to mobilize residents around the Midlothian corridor bike lane. Our goal is to not only promote safe and healthy cycling but to celebrate the rich history and positive changes happening in the Midlothian and Glenwood corridors.

Free Outdoor All-Levels Yoga

5:30-6:30 p.m. — Boardman Township Park — Free entry — Enjoy a calming outdoor yoga session for all levels hosted by NAMI Mahoning Valley.

Food Trucks and Fireworks Celebration with Walk of Fame Induction

5-11 p.m. — Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre — Free entry — Celebrate the 4th of July with a tribute to local boxing legends, delicious food, and stunning fireworks.

Nature Yoga

10-11 a.m. — Wick Park — $15 — Awaken your senses and connect with nature while practicing yoga outdoors.

Summer Festival of the Arts

12-5 p.m. — Ward Beecher Planetarium — Free entry — Experience engaging planetarium shows as part of a vibrant arts festival.

Jazz in the Park Youngstown

3-7 p.m. — Wick Park — Free entry — Enjoy an afternoon of live jazz performances in the beautiful Wick Park.