Good morning, Youngstown.

Volunteers built over 300 winter shelters for stray cats in Champion last weekend to help protect outdoor felines from harsh weather.

TNR of Trumbull County will distribute the shelters in fall to support cat safety.

Dylan's House awarded $500 grants to 10 caregivers for their work with autism clients in Mahoning and Trumbull counties at an event held at the Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries Office on Belmont Avenue.

Joseph Rossi Funeral Home in Niles is celebrating 100 years of service this year; the family-owned business on Robbins Avenue began in 1926 + remains the community's oldest provider of funeral and memorial services.

Hynes Industries in Youngstown was named a Platinum Supplier by Wabash, earning the honor for the fourth consecutive year and ninth time overall.

The company makes quality metal parts for truck trailers and more.

AT&T is working to fix wireless network outages in parts of the valley near Austintown (estimated repair time: 13 hours) and New Middletown (10 hours) after reports began Friday morning.

National Packard Museum in Warren hosts Packard's Fabulous Fifties, a new exhibition that chronicles the automaker's final decade with a dozen vehicles on display.

The exhibit explains how business challenges and missed tech opportunities led to Packard’s decline (told through historic artifacts).

Ultium Cells announced that about 850 union employees will return to work at its battery cell plant in Lordstown on July 27 with a phased return expected by mid August.

Workers will complete training as the company boosts local production + economic growth.

Inspiring Minds students will showcase 30+ entrepreneurial projects at youth-led summer markets in Warren on July 21 (11 a.m.–1 p.m.) at 837 Woodland St. NE and in Youngstown on July 25 (noon–2 p.m.) at 2110 South Ave.

Trumbull County Metroparks updated its hunting policy, allowing seasonal hunting in designated parks and requiring deer hunters to join a fall lottery for access.

Applications must be submitted by the last business day in August at the park office in Warren — residents receive priority.

Officials in Hubbard approved a resolution letting the board of control advertise for design — build services to remove Valley Mould Dam; the dam removal project, which has secured $2.5 million in funding, is expected to improve water quality and reduce flooding upstream at the interchange of Interstate 80 and Route 62.

On Friday, a water main break near Turner Road in Austintown left residents with little water pressure—crews are working to repair old pipes while officials monitor the situation for any need for a boil alert.

Youngstown and JAC Management Group are seeking a community engagement and inclusion coordinator for the 22-acre Wean Park Complex — a riverfront entertainment area featuring Wean Park, the Covelli Centre, Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre and Huntington Bank Community Alley.

Resumes must be emailed by Aug. 14 at 5 p.m.

The FDA is investigating Taco Bell restaurants in Ohio for a cyclospora outbreak linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce; the fast-food chain removed the ingredient from a Mexico-based supplier while health officials test samples and advise anyone with symptoms to seek care.

Environmental officials issued a purple air quality alert for the Mahoning Valley after particle pollution reached an index of 249 early Friday near the Canfield Fairgrounds, advising sensitive groups to avoid outdoor activity plus urging others to postpone strenuous exercise.

Panerathon released updated course maps for the upcoming race on Sunday, Aug.

23 in downtown Youngstown. The 10K route has been redesigned due to park closures while the 2-mile course offers minor tweaks (family-friendly) for all participants.

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.