Good morning, Youngstown.

Ham radio operators will set up stations at Mill Creek MetroParks Farm in Canfield for the ARRL's annual field day—an emergency preparedness drill that shows off voice, Morse Code, digital, and satellite communications.

The 24-hour event runs from 2 p.m. Saturday, June 27, to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 28.

Trumbull County’s Animal Welfare League in Vienna rescued 56 animals last week (22 dogs, 27 cats, 3 guinea pigs, 4 chickens) and now seeks immediate donations to cover food, medical care and shelter supplies.

The nonprofit relies on private funds to continue its lifesaving efforts.

The Youngstown Press Club will honor three local journalists at its Hall of Fame and Award Dinner on Sept.

23 at 5 p.m. at Stambaugh Auditorium (1000 5th Avenue) where David Skolnick, Chad Krispinsky and Lori Factor will be recognized for their contributions.

Youngstown State University will host the 28th Annual Summer Festival of the Arts on Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12.

The free event will showcase art displays, live entertainment, family activities, and food vendors on campus with free parking available in the Wick Avenue Parking Deck.

JAC Live is offering limited-time ticket discounts for the YLive 2026 concert weekend featuring Jason Aldean & Eric Church from June 15-21.

The concerts will be held at Stambaugh Stadium on July 10-11 with special guest acts opening each night.

AAA East Central reported Monday that Northeast Ohio gas prices jumped 7 cents to four-year highs at $4.218 per gallon, with stations in Youngstown listing $4.153 and some Warren and Boardman locations offering prices between $3.79 and $4.01 while national averages fall amid market changes.

YSU will host four Penguin Enrollment Express events on Monday, June 22, Wednesday, June 24, Tuesday, July 21, and Thursday, July 23 (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.) at the Steubenville campus (4000 Sunset Boulevard) to offer application assistance, financial aid support, and course registration help before fall classes.

Alex Hertzer from the Mahoning Valley Manufacturing Coalition explained in an interview with Derek Steyer that Youngstown State University will soon launch the Technician Fast Track Program to address the need for skilled workers.

Two tornadoes struck Columbiana County on Sunday; an EF1 tornado in Perry Township near Salem snapped trees and tore the roof off a warehouse on State Route 9, and a second twister hit near the Beaver County border with details still pending.

Cleanup will likely take most of the week.

Warren’s animal control is struggling to house rescued dogs as Trumbull County Dog Pound is full following the termination of a contract with Healthy Hearts and Paws (the previous shelter provider).

County commissioners will discuss the capacity issue today.

PUCO staff recommended emergency rate hikes for SOBE Thermal Energy Systems downtown customers in Youngstown.

The proposal calls for a 145% increase during the heating season and 75% year-round (pending meter installations) and could take effect as soon as July if approved.

Boardman Township trustees will cover cancer screenings for local firefighters over three years to catch cancer early; tests starting next month will target different age groups (50 to 60 the first year, 40 to 50 the second, and 30 and below the third) at about $670 each.

FirstLight Home Care of Youngstown was honored at a national home care conference and received a $2 million award for quality and growth; the father-son team (Mike and Michael Senchak) led their local branch to its first $2 million revenue milestone while achieving 42% growth.

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.

Toast - The Best of Bread

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Robins Theatre — $ — Experience the ultimate tribute to Bread with spot-on renditions of their biggest hits.

Special Screening of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

6-11 p.m. — Robins Theatre — Free entry — Celebrate Ohio's connection to cinema with a magical screening of a beloved classic.

Wrestling Under The Stars

7:30-11:59 p.m. — 7 17 Credit Union Field at Eastwood — Meet wrestling superstars — Experience an exciting night of professional wrestling featuring legends and current stars.

Low Water Bridge Band Concert

7-10 p.m. — Westside Bowl — Ticket prices TBD — Enjoy an evening of live music with Low Water Bridge Band in a great local venue.