Good morning, Youngstown.

Attorney Linette M. Stratford will be honored as Woman of the Year during National Business Women’s Week on Tuesday, Oct.

20 at The Lake Club in Poland. The event, sponsored by Youngstown Business and Professional Women, will fund scholarships for local women pursuing higher education.

Cornersburg Pizza on Canfield Road reopened at 4 p.m. on Thursday after its storefront was damaged on Saturday, June 27 from a vehicle crash (the driver reportedly pushed the wrong pedal).

Under construction in Canfield, the new Dairy Queen site raised its flag Thursday morning with a piccolo and singer to honor America’s 250th birthday, and its flag will fly during today's fireworks.

Franchise owners say the Dairy Queen Grill and Chill will open with dine-in and drive-thru service by mid-July or August.

Youngstown's Ignite the Night celebration will be postponed to Saturday, Aug.

8 due to severe thunderstorms. The rescheduled event will feature live music from the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra and a fireworks display + support from local sponsors and community partners.

The 68th Annual St. Patrick Church Festival will kick off Thursday, July 30 at 6 p.m. at the St. Patrick Church Parish Center in Hubbard, offering food, ride games, live music and a basket auction each day; a raffle will feature a Chevrolet Trailblazer, $20,000 and other prizes.

A $42.9 million upgrade will improve over 25 miles of existing powerlines, with an 8.3-mile section set to rebuild from Beloit through Smith, Goshen and Berlin Townships as environmental studies proceed.

FirstEnergy said customers will pay for the work through small increases on their electric bills over time.

The Girard City Schools Board of Education approved reinstating intervention specialist Maria Jarvis for the 2026-27 school year after previous job cuts, and they reassigned Grace Swertfager to a new role.

The board also approved buying two new buses from Cardinal Bus Sales & Service and Rush Truck Company.

At Tuesday's Lowellville Board of Education meeting, board members voted to place a 4.0-mill five-year renewal for permanent improvements on the November ballot while approving reports, appropriations, insurance renewals, and a food service contract for 2026-27.

They also set field trips for high school cheerleaders and fifth-graders (and accepted a $500 donation for the football program).

Warren youth join a five-week urban farming program run by Free Indeed and USDA where they learn planting skills and earn $13 per hour.

The program, funded by local foundations, began in June off Fifth Street and will resume when crops are ready in early August.

On Monday, the Howland Board of Education reviewed bus route changes that aim to let Howland Primary and Howland Glen students finish classes 15 minutes earlier when school starts in two months, with Superintendent Kevin Spicher praising transportation supervisor Charles Mendenhall and scheduling a Tuesday meeting with Transfinder reps.

The Mahoning County Board of Commissioners approved a plan with the sheriff’s office and Critical Response Group to add school security maps for 911 dispatchers, law enforcement, and emergency crews—helping school staff be ready for emergencies.

The team will train officials and first responders to use the new system.

Former Boardman Township administrator Jason Loree is recovering after a kidney transplant — his new kidney is functioning well after years of battling polycystic kidney disease, and he is regaining strength while wishing a speedy recovery to Jennifer Blomstrom after her procedure.

Property transfers recorded from June 22 to 26 in Mahoning and parts of Trumbull counties include several sales at locations like Cumberland Circle and Carlisle Ave with prices ranging from about $21,000 to over $1.8 million.

Officials say these records reflect active market moves ahead of July 3.

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.