Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 3rd of August.
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🏘️ Community
A celebration of life event is planned to honor longtime firefighter Tom Bumgardner, who died on July 31 after 26 years of service, at the Loyal Order of Moose in Warren on Sunday, Aug.
9 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
At SLOAS Airfield, the Ernie Hall Aviation Museum hosted its annual Stars, Bars and Cars show Sunday in Howland, displaying airplanes and antique vehicles while raising funds for local charities like Healthy Hearts and Paws Project + awarding aviation scholarships.
Poland Township Police chief Greg Wilson hosted a Safety Forces Appreciation Picnic Saturday at Poland Township Park to connect safety forces with residents; families enjoyed a bounce house, scavenger hunt, free food from local sponsors, and a storybook trail that highlights Poland’s history — a community effort to build trust.
The Mahoning Valley Olde Car Club held its 47th Cars in the Park car show at Boardman Park on Sunday, raising about $2,700 for baby Sebastian J.
Simon, who suffers a rare heart defect. The funds will assist with his surgery on Aug. 14 in Akron (supporting his family).
The Mahoning County GOP is hosting an America 250 picnic at its Boardman office today with hot dogs and hamburgers to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday.
Ohio State Senator Al Cutrona said the event aims to encourage unity and informed voter participation.
Liberty native John D.
'JD' Williams, a former squadron commander at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station and United Airlines captain, will retire in October at 65; he spent his career flying humanitarian and combat missions — a life of service that inspires local pride.
The final day of the Steel Valley Cluster Dog Show unfolds at the Canfield Fairgrounds today with dogs competing for the Top Dog title.
A flash flood watch is in effect from 10 AM through this evening — attendees should check weather updates.
Youngstown hosts National Night Out Tuesday, Aug.
4 at Northside Pool (2160 Belmont Ave) from 5 to 8 p.m., where local police and community members gather for music, games and food.
🎭 Culture
Trumbull County Historical Society partnered with YSU’s Center for Applied GIS to launch an interactive StoryMap that helps locate headstones in Pioneer Cemetery behind Warren City Hall.
The initiative uses digitized records and extensive fieldwork to preserve local history — with a headstone cleaning day planned for volunteers soon.
On Friday, an America250 celebration at Lake Milton State Park Amphitheater at Craig Beach honored 22 Revolutionary War soldiers and their descendants in Milton Township, with a plaque unveiling to mark their legacy.
🌲 Environment
A flood watch is in effect today through this evening as heavy rain is expected across parts of Ohio, including Mahoning + Stark counties.
Residents should monitor local forecasts and be ready if flash flooding occurs.
🏛️ Government
Cleanup after an EF1 tornado and macroburst affecting Canfield, Boardman, and Austintown concluded in Boardman Township — although additional recovery work remains underway.
Leslie Huff spoke with a township trustee about the remaining home stretch.
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