Good morning, Youngstown.

Mahoning County Dog Warden warns that local shelters are overwhelmed by hundreds of abandoned dogs amid limited funding and space — urging residents to spay, neuter, foster, or adopt.

The 20th annual Celebrate Poland festival began Friday and continues today at Poland Village Hall (308 South Main Street), featuring live music, food vendors, art contests, and a fireman’s parade for families.

Several homes were damaged as trees fell during storms on Jun 26, 2026, and city crews & utility workers inspected affected areas while urging residents to stay cautious.

During Thursday night storms, a tree branch crashed into a home on Regent Street in Campbell, damaging the porch and fence — while a fallen tree in Warren nearly struck residents on Southern Boulevard.

Dick's Sporting Goods opens its 72,000 sqft store at Eastwood Mall today, featuring sports gear and a House of Cleats with over 400 options.

The weekend will include a golf simulator and an autograph signing with Cleveland Browns' Denzel Ward on Sunday, June 28 (noon–1:30 p.m.) with limited wristbands.

Recent reports show a rise in elderly abuse cases in local nursing homes, and officials are reviewing procedures to protect vulnerable residents (investigations are underway).

The 15th Simply Slavic Festival opened Friday at the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre downtown and continues today from noon-to-midnight, with Sunday events from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. featuring a polka Mass and mascot showcase with new costumed characters.

Alumni of Youngstown State University will perform a tribute concert on Saturday, July 18 at 7 p.m. in Ford Theater at Bliss Hall (547 Wick Avenue) to honor former Jazz Studies director Tony Leonardi, organized by Paula Leonardi Ducato and featuring Grammy-winning trumpeter Sean Jones among others.

The Simply Slavic Festival will take place this weekend to celebrate local heritage with live music, dance, and traditional food at a community venue (more details to follow).

Ohio Connections Academy awarded diplomas to over 480 students statewide, including 14 from the Mahoning Valley.

Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is open as many graduates plan to attend college or join the workforce.

The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation received a $1 million federal grant and will use it for environmental assessments and cleanup in the Greater Glenwood Avenue Commercial Corridor (including work at a former service station) to restore contaminated sites on the south side.

HUD funding from the Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing program has been awarded to local housing authorities to support homeless veterans in Mahoning and Shenango Valleys.

The grants will fund five vouchers per county with amounts of about $25,870 in Mahoning and $17,232 in Shenango Valley.

Drivers in Jackson Township will face detours as crews change Mahoning Avenue closures at Bailey Road — beginning Wednesday, July 1, workers will close the east side to prepare for a new roundabout and road improvements under the Mahoning Avenue Industrial Corridor Upgrade Project.

Rocky Cracraft, a 10-year-old gymnast from North Jackson, is raising money to travel for the AAU Junior Olympic Games in Des Moines from August 4 to 7.

After scoring two 9.9s at Nationals in Tennessee, her family seeks donations to cover a $1,400 cost + fees for travel and lodging.

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.