Good morning, Youngstown.

A group of motorcyclists held a charity ride this week at Army Navy Garrison 422 to raise funds for Scarlett Rozier (12) of Niles who is battling a rare lung cancer, riding to The Cove Winery in Deerfield with a basket raffle fundraiser before the ride began.

Girard City Council approved joining regional leaders to extend the Mahoning River Water Trail to boost eco-tourism as Mayor Zuppo will lead the effort.

The council also reviewed park improvement projects and set a sidewalk parking ordinance with fines starting Aug. 1+ addressing local safety.

Dylan's House moved into a new home yesterday to serve individuals on the Autism spectrum.

The nonprofit now plans to offer enhanced support services at its new facility.

Residents held a charity run for soldier suicide prevention on Thursday, Jul.

30 — the event aimed to raise awareness for mental health support among service members.

The Ohio Arts Council awarded 19 Mahoning County groups $314,687 on Wednesday to support arts programs like school artist residencies and local theater projects.

Community organizations will use the funds for operating support and creative initiatives (some aimed at innovation).

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services reported that unemployment in the Mahoning Valley increased in June, with Trumbull rising from 4.1% to 5%, Warren from 5.9% to 7.1%, Mahoning from 3.8% to 4.6%, and Youngstown from 5.3% to 6.5%.

Lakeview Local School District will add a dance program to its high school using a $42,000 Ohio Arts Council grant that covers teacher salary + supplies.

The program, inspired by parent Stephanie Mas, will run through the 2026-27 school year.

EMA Director Conner O’Halloran said 40 truckloads — about 600 tons — of wood chips were hauled from the Canfield drop-off site as of last night after the July 5 storm.

Cleanup operations will continue for at least another week while local communities coordinate with their municipalities.

The Trumbull County Planning Commission recognized Cari Delgado with its Something Good Initiative for her service in supporting veterans.

Delgado, the county’s first female Veterans Service Officer, has helped many veterans access benefits and services in Warren.

The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County will offer free vaccination clinics for students at East Side Library on Saturday, Aug.

8, Michael Kusalaba Library on Saturday, Sept. 12, and Newport Library on Saturday, Oct. 3. Clinics run 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (bring ID, insurance, and records).

The Youngstown Board of Control voted Thursday to transfer 12 acres off Salt Springs Road from the Western Reserve Port Authority to Top Property Holdings LLC, moving the Youngstown Technology Park project into its next phase.

The light industrial site is expected to start construction soon and later expand to create up to 300 jobs.

A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday for a new YNDC home (3318 Sheridan Road) in Powerstown; the project includes nine affordable homes with open living areas and tax abatement incentives while renovations next door at 3310 Sheridan boost neighborhood confidence.

Mary Krupa said the efforts will stabilize the community.

Gault Heating & Cooling H.S. football preview shows the Youngstown Defenders’ outlook for an upcoming game — sports reporter Cameron Niemi published the analysis on Jul.

30 to spotlight team strengths and key strategies in town.

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.