Good morning, Youngstown.

The Vindicator and Tribune Chronicle staff have been named finalists in the Ohio Associated Press Media Editors competition for Division II newsrooms with winners to be announced at the awards banquet on August 3 in Columbus.

Reporter David Skolnick, court and police reporter Ed Runyan, and two sports staff earned finalist spots in special categories — a nod to the newsroom's dedication to local news.

On Saturday morning at around 8:40 a.m., firefighters responded to a blaze on the 7500 block of Hayes Orangeville Road NE in Hartford and saved all occupants who escaped by seconds while the two-story wood-frame home was completely lost—neighbors and the American Red Cross provided temporary assistance to the displaced family.

A dog is in critical condition at Newton Falls Animal Hospital after suffering a heat stroke on Monday in Warren — its temperature reached 108.5°F — when it was found outside without food or water in weather over 100 degrees.

The state released its eighth annual Ohio Ice Cream Trail list Monday, naming local favorites like Warren’s Cockeye Creamery and Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream and Yogurt as must-visit spots for National Ice Cream Month — the list features over 150 shops statewide.

The selection highlights Valley businesses that support Ohio-made ice cream and local jobs — a nod to both long-standing creameries and new flavor innovators.

A dog belonging to an OSHP trooper working with city police helped uncover a bag of cocaine hidden in a pull-out panel during a traffic stop on Interstate 680 at the Market Street exit around 6:45 p.m.—resulting in the arrest and booking of 27-year-old Deion Edwards on a first-degree felony cocaine possession charge.

An 83-year-old man had his bond revoked by a Mahoning County judge after he was arrested for aggravated burglary—an incident linked to a Market Street apartment dispute—and faced an earlier indictment for drug trafficking from an undercover investigation.

On Friday, city police and state troopers on the Impact Initiative arrested 32-year-old Craig Washington for felony drug possession and 33-year-old Jeffrey Brown for having weapons under disability, improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle & tampering with evidence after a loaded 9mm gun and crack cocaine were found on the South Side, and both men were arraigned Monday in municipal court.

Yesterday at Tyler History Center in Youngstown, students attended a Freedom School session hosted by Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past where Rev.

J.P. Robles read a book on the civil rights movement and explained the 1955 murder of Emmett Till that left 9-year-old Gionna Floyd upset. The six-day series—will end Saturday with a Salem walking tour—and is designed to boost critical-thinking skills and teach social justice lessons.

The Youngstown Neighborhood Development bought the old Park Inn building in the Glenwood corridor for $225,000 and will soon replace its roof to stabilize the structure (no immediate development plan has been set).

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.

Kid Mammoth with Papers and Interior Stations

8-11 p.m. — Westside Bowl — No Refunds — Kid Mammoth headlines a night of music with support from local acts Papers and Interior Stations.

Cornerstone Collective Market

2-6 p.m. — 2649 Glenwood Ave — Free entry — Experience a vibrant summer market featuring fresh produce and artisan goods while supporting local producers.