Good morning, Youngstown.

The Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County and the Oak Hill Volunteer Research Team will host a walking tour at Oak Hill Cemetery on Saturday, Aug.

8 from noon to 1:30 p.m. The tour will highlight grave sites of local police officers & firefighters, and registration is required.

On Monday, Aug. 3, Humane Agents and Adult Protective Services rescued over 15 dogs from a Youngstown home after an older couple voluntarily surrendered them; one dog in active labor received emergency vet care and all are being evaluated for adoption.

The Columbiana County Fair kicked off Monday in Lisbon as local vendors expressed excitement about serving the crowds.

The event is expected to offer a variety of attractions for residents to enjoy.

Communities in the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys host National Night Out today with parades, food, games, and fireworks scheduled at various local sites (from 5 to 9:30 p.m.) to build stronger police and neighbor ties.

A stretch of Bandy Road in Smith Township will be closed for 30 days for a bridge replacement (detour: W.

Middletown Road to Johnson Road to N. Benton Road West) to reroute local traffic.

Youngstown’s John J. McDonough Museum of Art received a $12,418 sustainability grant from the Ohio Arts Council (OAC) to fund its Emerging Artist series and community programs during its 35th anniversary year.

The grant is part of $23.2 million awarded by the OAC Board (supporting local art).

On Monday, AAA East Central reported that gas prices increased by 30 cents per gallon to an average of $4.212 in Northeast Ohio; some Youngstown stations showed prices as low as $3.69.

Rising crude oil costs and gasoline demand (according to the report) are pushing pump prices higher.

Ohio EPA announced $2M is available for airports in counties including Mahoning and Trumbull to replace aging diesel equipment with cleaner alternatives.

Applications are open until Sept. 18, and a free webinar is set for Aug. 12 to explain the process (registration not required).

MVSD confirmed the $83 million Meander Dam renovation will move forward after a $38 million grant was extended through December 2029, with $14 million awarded for the first phase on July 29 in Mineral Ridge—MVSD will cover the remaining funds using its own resources and a pending loan after a court revenue adjustment.

Residents in Hubbard expressed disappointment with the new data center committee (set to focus solely on zoning and monitoring rather than taking proactive action), leaving locals doubtful about its impact on community issues.

The Ohio Department of Development announced $120 million in grant funding for brownfield remediation projects, with applications opening from 10 a.m. on Aug.

11 to Sept. 11. A webinar is held today at 10 a.m. to discuss eligibility & application process.

Valley pediatrician (Dr. John Cox) offers parents tips for keeping kids healthy as they prepare to return to class following summer.

His advice gives clear ways to protect children during the busy back-to-school season.

Cameron Niemi previewed the South Range Raiders high school football contest, highlighting the team's strengths & key strategies as they prepare for their upcoming matchup in town.

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.