Good morning, Youngstown.

Lou’s Beer & Wine Cellar, a 70-year-old business in Austintown, is being auctioned today at 1 p.m. via live webcast by Kiko Auctions (its retiring owner will assist the new buyer for 30 days) as the business prepares for new management.

Austin Young, 37, was wanted for domestic violence and strangulation charges and was found Wednesday evening on the second floor of a home on West Boston Avenue on the South Side—he was taken into custody without incident and is set to appear in municipal court today.

Celebrate Poland is hosting events today at 5 p.m. with the Strawberry Festival at Poland Presbyterian and a concert by RDNA — on Saturday, activities will run from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. with a fireworks show — and organizers are also planning a big 20th anniversary celebration next year.

The Women’s Auxiliary at Trumbull Memorial Hospital donated over $80,000 to Kent State University at Trumbull’s nursing program — the funds will establish a scholarship endowment, upgrade lab equipment, and support professional development for local nursing students.

Officials said the donation honors a legacy of volunteer support and will benefit Trumbull County’s future nurses.

The state budget approved by the General Assembly changes Ohio’s tax rules by letting county commissions lower property tax rates when revenues exceed spending & letting school districts exceed the 40% cash reserve limit if funds are kept separate for construction projects.

It also provides about $4 million for Mahoning Valley projects at Youngstown Air Reserve Station and Youngstown State University Excellence Training Center, with Gov. DeWine having until July 1 to sign it into law & put the new rules in place.

Crews responded on June 26th at 9 a.m. to a major water line break on Youngstown’s South Side—forcing Glenwood Avenue near West Boston Avenue to close one lane.

Officials said the cause was unknown and repairs were expected to take a few hours.

County Prosecutor Lynn A.

Maro warned Mahoning Valley residents about online and phone scams at a town hall meeting Wednesday at Roosevelt Park—she advised secure check handling and caution when dealing with unexpected calls and texts. Mayor George Levendis hosted the event while criminal division chief John B. Juhasz Jr. explained Ohio’s concealed-carry law and safe practices during traffic stops.

U.S. District Judge Pearson removed Kroll’s proposed explanation from the court file after the company was replaced in managing funds for East Palestine derailment victims.

Victims’ attorneys may file a motion to hold Kroll in contempt after an independent audit reviews its payment calculations—Kroll had asked for a chance to defend itself, but the judge ruled its explanation unnecessary.

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.

Summer Garden Party 2025

5-9 p.m. — Kidston Pavilion — Cash bar — Enjoy a welcome champagne toast, appetizers, and evening dance music by The Total Package.