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Youngstown Parks and Recreation and the Ohio Division of Wildlife surveyed fish populations at McKelvey Lake on Wednesday to help prepare the site for fishing and kayaking later this summer.

Officials said survey results will guide stocking the lake with the right fish.

Youngstown-based AIM Transportation Solutions is offering full-time jobs, including CDL-A drivers, diesel mechanics, and service roles, to employees displaced by the Schwebel Baking Company closure.

The company operates in Youngstown (and Girard) as well as nearby Akron, Canton, Cleveland and Medina, and offers competitive pay and benefits.

Trumbull Energy Center, a $1.2 billion natural gas-fired facility, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Lordstown on Wednesday.

The center — built by international partners including KOSPO, KIND, and Siemens Energy — is designed to power nearly one million homes and boost local economic growth.

Madeleine Devlin, an Ursuline student, placed third in the storytelling category at the National Speech and Debate Tournament in Richmond, Virginia from June 14 to June 19.

She became the fourth National Finalist in school history and earned an Academic All-American honor with fellow students.

State utility regulators approved an emergency rate increase for downtown steam heat customers on Wednesday; winter bills will rise by 85% to 163% from November through April.

The move comes as the utility faces financial challenges and follows the city council’s call for an energy emergency to keep services running.

The McGuffey Wildlife Preserve in Coitsville Township is closed until further notice by order of the township police after the park was bought for $1 from MetroParks in January and the dock was removed in 2023 for safety.

Officials plan to use tax dollars for upkeep.

Nearly 5,000 residents in Austintown Township were left without power Wednesday morning and the local court closed because of the outage.

FirstEnergy expected to restore service by 4 p.m. after repairing a local substation.

Austintown Township is moving to build a standalone ambulance bay for its two ambulances to improve emergency response and reduce traffic near Fire Station 1, pending Senate approval of a $1 million grant.

Trumbull County commissioners approved a new optional owner-occupied tax exemption that doubles the existing 2.5% credit to 5% for eligible local homeowners.

The relief takes effect in 2026 for real property and in 2027 for manufactured homes, with adjustments shown on tax bills in early 2027.

Owners Shawn and Angela will host an event that supports mental health this weekend at A Movable Feast while debuting new menu items that local media figures Steve, Malaynia and Nicole have sampled.

Belmont Pines Hospital announced its first Belmont Buddies Awards — a program honoring local groups that offer children safe summer experiences.

The initiative will provide financial support to organizations like Camp Carl, Boardman Adventure Day Camp, and the Central Youngstown YMCA.

Former NFL star Mike Adams (Ohio State and Pittsburgh Steelers) will soon lead free yoga classes in Sharon for local residents; the sessions will offer a new wellness opportunity in the community.

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.

Out of Eden: Eagles Tribute Band Live

8-11 p.m. — The Varsity Club Youngstown — Enjoy great food and drinks — Experience the timeless hits of the Eagles at an unforgettable summer evening event.

National Ice Cream Day Celebration

10 a.m. – 7 p.m. — Sweet Memories Vintage Tees & Candy — Free treats available — Celebrate Youngstown's ice cream heritage and enjoy exclusive merchandise and family-friendly fun.

Ohio Vintage Fest Youngstown

12-5 p.m. — Metroplex Expo Center — $5 General Admission, $10 Early Bird — Shop vintage clothing and items from over 35 unique vendors.

SPG Spoken Word Fundraiser

7-10 p.m. — Penguin City Brewing Company — Fundraiser event — Experience an unforgettable night of spoken word and poetry to support a worthy cause.