Good morning, Youngstown.

The Mahoning Soil & Water Conservation District is hosting the Mill Creek Watershed clean-up event today from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the East Newport Boat Launch in Boardman to remove trash and make the water better for visitors and animals.

Walk-in volunteers are welcome + you can also sign up online.

Volunteers gathered Saturday at 9/11 Memorial Park in Austintown—located at 1055 S Raccoon Road—to spread mulch, pull weeds, and trim trees for the upcoming ceremony on Thursday, September 11 at 10 a.m. Kate Guzzo said a new walk-through museum project will be built on the park's south end with grant funds and completed by the 2026 event.

An Enterprise rental truck slammed into a semitruck near Glacier Hills Service Plaza on I–76 just after 6:00 p.m. tonight, backing up traffic for miles in Mahoning County—first responders detached the vehicles while it remains unknown if anyone was injured.

An OVI checkpoint was held on Elm Road in Howland on Saturday night from 9 to 11 p.m. by the Ohio State Highway Patrol — Howland Township Police set nearby saturation patrols to deter impaired driving and reduce crash injuries and deaths.

A Mahoning County grand jury indicted ten people on Thursday in Youngstown—charges ranged from felonious assault and jail escape to domestic violence, theft, forgery, drug and marijuana possession, OVI, and tampering with evidence, including names such as Demetrius Foster, 21, and Robert M. Floyd, 33.

United Local Schools opened its new K-12 building Saturday with a ribbon-cutting event that previewed a space built to help students work together and use modern technology—featuring maker spaces, a media center with a 3D printer, and a legacy wall honoring school history.

The building is ready for students while the district will later demolish part of the old facility and pave a new parking lot before classes start on September 2.

Twelve high school students and incoming YSU freshmen took part in a seven-week STEM internship at YSU and presented research on stress, medical patches, and math in Moser Hall — findings that may boost future health and engineering work.

High school football players are told to stop playing if they feel signs of a concussion, such as headache, dizziness, or sensitivity to light, because continuing after a hit can lead to more serious injury.

A Cleveland Clinic doctor warned that taking another hit too soon raises the risk of dangerous brain swelling—forcing the need for immediate medical help.

Property transfers recorded Aug.

4–8 in Trumbull County detail deals in areas like Bazetta, Walker, and Bristol with prices from $38,000 to $5,300,000—records show multiple buyers and sellers completing transactions.

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.

Young Friends Adventure

Free all-day program — The Butler Institute of American Art — Free entry — Engage in creative activities designed for children aged 2-5 with their parents or caregivers.

Dave and Ed's Super Swap Meet

8 a.m.-5 p.m. — Canfield Fairgrounds — $7 entry — Explore a diverse array of vendors at this vibrant indoor/outdoor swap meet.