Good morning, Youngstown.

The 93rd Annual Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Summer Festival has been underway since Thursday at the parish campus on 381 Robbins Avenue in Niles & offers rides, bingo, live music nightly, Italian favorites, and raffles through Sunday.

On Thursday, Freedom Church in Canfield hosted a free Lunch and Learn where Youngstown Blue Coats met with veterans to share information on winter gear and community services.

The group is seeking volunteers, monetary contributions, and clothing donations to help homeless veterans stay warm.

Fieldview Acres Mercantile in Newton Falls has launched Explore 4444: Find the Cache, a weekly treasure hunt that offers cash and gift cards hidden (with local sponsors' help) at public spots to encourage family outings and boost tourism ahead of the 2027 Treasure Hunt.

Ultium Cell announced that 850 union workers will resume work at its battery cell plant in Lordstown and begin a phased return at its Warren facility on July 27 — employees will complete onboarding and safety training before the process finishes by mid August.

Spectrum Commercial Finance urged Judge Benita Pearson to appoint turnaround consultant Jacen Dinoff to manage liquidation of Schwebel’s after it defaulted on a $5.37 million credit agreement.

Operations began shutting down on July 6 and will wind down through Labor Day — affecting 370 employees in Youngstown.

Jewish Community Center of Youngstown will host an adult day camp, Camp Kid Again, from Aug.

4 through Aug. 7. Participants will enjoy fitness classes, cooking demonstrations and art sessions at 505 Gypsy Lane (first three days) and 3245 Logan Way (final day) with registration ending July 31.

Service Avenue Bridge in Sharon is closed until December for a $1.4 million replacement project, according to PennDOT.

Drivers must use a detour via Plum Street, Spencer Avenue, Leslie Street, Stambaugh Avenue and Route 62.

Officials at the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County responded on WKBN Radio to personal allegations concerning the Poland branch move, noting that meetings with committee members have already taken place and further investigations are underway to ensure transparency.

The board approved a $1,190,320 contract with Marucci and Gaffney Excavating for sanitary sewer work on Exal Court in the Salt Springs Road Business Park, with work scheduled to begin in August to support future economic development; Top Property Holdings may build up to four commercial buildings on the site.

Hubbard City Council approved a resolution earlier this month that allows its board of control to advertise for design-build services to remove Valley Mould Dam, a project aiming to improve water quality and reduce flooding at the Interstate 80/Route 62 interchange.

The Ohio Department of Health reported 33 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis in the Mahoning Valley on Thursday (21 in Mahoning, 5 in Trumbull, and 7 in Columbiana), and officials have not yet identified the contaminated produce source.

Hazy skies from Canadian wildfire smoke settled over the Valley this morning, and experts say residents should limit outdoor activity and wear an n95 mask if outside as the hazardous air quality may persist into tomorrow.

Hubbard Township trustees are reviewing a developer’s plan to build a data center on 75-acre land off Hubbard Thomas Road near the Taylor Winfield building.

They will hold a townhall for community input before talks progress; the project could make up to $30 million and be a $2 billion investment.

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.

Leanne Binder Concert

6-10 p.m. — Halliday's Winery — Ticketed event — Enjoy an evening of live music with Leanne Binder at the scenic Halliday's Winery.

Brian Simpson Concert

7-8 p.m. — Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the smooth jazz sounds of Brian Simpson live in concert.

Sunny Sweeney Concert

7-10 p.m. — Westside Bowl — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of country music with Sunny Sweeney and Kayla Ray.

Black Men's Wellness Day - Mahoning Valley

7 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Covelli Centre — Free entry — Celebrate health and wellness for Black men with screenings, activities, and entertainment for all ages.

The Bunny The Bear Concert

7-10 p.m. — Westside Bowl — Check venue for tickets — Experience the unique blend of post-hardcore and electronic music with The Bunny The Bear.