Good morning, Youngstown.

Foxconn announced it was selling its Lordstown plant and all equipment to Crescent Dune but said it would continue operating from the facility, setting the stage for hardware production for data centers (AI technology is expected).

Youngstown Chamber President Guy Coviello said the turnaround brings the formerly shuttered plant back into use and noted more details will be announced soon.

SoftBank purchased Foxconn's Lordstown manufacturing plant on August 4 for $375 million & may use it for data center projects while Foxconn continues to run the facility.

A tech analyst said the deal may boost Lordstown as a rising hub for AI & tech jobs.

Police said Choice D.

Washington, 34, died Wednesday after being shot in the head — his body was found early Sunday morning in the 300 block of Scott Street NE in Warren — and his death was one of three shooting incidents within less than nine hours.

A Trumbull County grand jury indicted 10 people and a business in Warren on over 60 charges related to a human trafficking operation at Tiger Spa & Sunny Spa that exploited women from January 2018 to May 2025, with defendants scheduled for arraignment over the next two weeks.

John R. Greer Sr. was charged with animal abandonment and cruelty after video surveillance showed him taking a dog from a pickup truck on Aug.

6 near Risher and S. Leavitt roads in Warren Township, and a warrant has been issued for his arrest.

A Columbiana man was indicted on seven counts—including aggravated burglary, felonious assault, and robbery—after breaking into a state representative's home on Hatcher Road on July 15 by using a wooden chair to break a glass door; he confessed to the crimes, remains in custody with a $500,000 bond, and is scheduled for arraignment on August 28.

Now That's What I Call Pop Punk Tour

7:00-9:30 p.m. — Westside Bowl — No cost info available — Catch a night of pop punk hits with Free Friends and more.

The Undone Live Performance

8-11 p.m. — Westside Bowl — No refunds — Enjoy a fantastic night of music featuring The Undone alongside Summers Affair, West Rockwell, and Flowers for Bill.

Alice Cooper: Too Close for Comfort Tour

7-10 p.m. — Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre — Ticket prices range from $39.50 to $125 — Experience the iconic Alice Cooper live on stage with a thrilling rock performance.

7 Summers & No Funk No Justice Concert

5-10:30 p.m. — Warren Community Amphitheatre parking — $12; Free for kids under 12 — Experience a night of high-energy music with a Morgan Wallen tribute and a lively dance band.

Gil Mantera's Party Dream Reunion

6-11 p.m. — Penguin City Brewing Company — $30 General Admission, $15 Tailgate Ticket — Experience the wild return of Gil Mantera's Party Dream with new music and unforgettable antics.

Panerathon 10K & 2-Mile

10 AM — Covelli Centre — Participation fee applicable — Run or walk for a cause supporting breast cancer care in the Mahoning Valley.

Canfield Fair 2025

12:00 AM — Canfield Fairgrounds — Cost varies — Experience Ohio's largest county fair with food, rides, and entertainment galore.

Nick Adduci Live Performance

7 p.m. — Brew Lounge Beer Company & Patio — Check venue for admission — Experience an evening with Nick Adduci, a talented independent singer/songwriter and visual artist.

Mahoning Valley Punk Flea Market

12-5 p.m. — Courthouse Square — Cost details not specified — Explore local vendors while enjoying live punk music and special brews.

Mimosa Fest Part 2

10 AM – 4 PM — Penguin City Brewing Company — Free entry — Indulge in mimosas and brunch while enjoying live music and local vendors.