Good morning, Youngstown.

Owner Kelli Denman said Pearl Street Market (with 85 vendors) will host upcoming events and shopping opportunities soon, inviting local visitors to enjoy fresh offerings in the community.

Meijer offers school supplies under $1 ahead of the new school year at local locations in Boardman, Austintown & Howland.

The sale runs until Sept. 8 and includes items such as glue, crayons, and colored pencils to help families prepare for classes.

At Boardman’s Davis Family YMCA, the fourth annual Purple Cat Art Show showcased over 120 works by local artists and featured a new community mural painted by attorney-artist Nils Johnson — a celebration of creativity and connection.

MCCTC Adult Career Center is hosting an open house today to present education programs and review in-demand career paths, said director Mary Mihalopoulos (details forthcoming).

At tonight's school board meeting, Superintendent Jeremy Batchelor said the district is looking to fill about 30 teaching vacancies and various support roles.

He noted that math, science, and special education positions remain hardest to fill and most openings will be filled within the next few weeks.

Youngstown State University received a nearly $2 million Behavioral Health Scholarship award from the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health to support graduate students in counseling and social work programs—covering tuition and fees for fall and spring while requiring recipients to work in Ohio after graduation.

CASTLO Community Fund has created a scholarship for YSU students living in Campbell, Struthers, Lowellville, Coitsville and Poland townships.

Eligible full-time sophomores with a minimum 2.5 GPA + FAFSA submission can apply to support their education.

A Valley Viewpoint poll has asked locals if city officials should grant Cornersburg Sparkle Market $350,000 and three years of income tax reimbursements to retain the business — the proposal aims to boost local economic support.

On Monday, Girard Council met with the Rust Belt Revival Trail Coalition to discuss creating a mountain bike trail by Girard Lower Lake near the breached dam off Tibbetts-Wick Rd. Council members believe the project is low-cost and could boost downtown business.

Gault Heating & Cooling H.S.

Football Preview spotlights the Austintown Fitch Falcons as they prepare for an upcoming game in Austintown. The piece outlines key players and strategies for the team.

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.