Good morning, Youngstown.

Editor-in-Chief Dontaira Terrell features local stories in the Beyond Buckeye Review, including a 93-year-old Valley artist and a trailblazing pilot (Aug.

24).

Youngstown State University will present a free four-part lecture series on military history at the Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor during the 2026-27 academic year.

Sessions run from 6:30 to 8 p.m.—starting Oct. 12—and include presentations, a roundtable discussion and a reception for students, veterans and community members.

Monday saw Youngstown State University welcome new and returning students as classes began on campus, with breaks for students like Abriana Liberatore, Eileen Beck, Emily Dew and Hannah Dobos; the new term brings fresh opportunities for learning.

During the Wednesday board meeting, officials approved a two-year contract for Wilma Sylak as transportation supervisor for 181 days from Aug.

1 to July 31, 2028, and appointed Jessica Krumpak as delegate with Kristina Merola as alternate for the Ohio School Boards Association conference in November.

A watchdog report says the PennOhio landfill faces five EPA violations after heavy rain caused flooding in July.

The report details the violations and outlines steps needed to address the environmental concerns at the facility.

Farmers National Bank is helping customers use its new mobile app by providing log-in instructions and guidelines to enhance security.

Customers should download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play, remove older versions, and continue using online banking at the bank’s website.

Wilcox Road between Mahoning Avenue and Fairview Road in Austintown will be closed Tuesday, Aug.

25 to Friday, Aug. 28 for culvert replacements. Drivers must use a detour (via Mahoning Avenue, S. Turner Road and Fairview Road) with possible nighttime closures.

Some McDonald residents experienced low water pressure because a Village crew worked to repair a water line break affecting sections of Iowa, Illinois, and Indiana Avenues.

The notice was posted on Facebook on Monday, Aug. 24.

Baja 664 Seafood Mexican Grill now serves fresh and authentic seafood and Mexican dishes for local diners.

The restaurant welcomes patrons to try a creative menu featuring seasonal ingredients.

The National Association of Realtors released its July Housing Report on Aug.

24, showing housing sales fell and property inventory rose across Ohio. Susan Filipovich, owner of Burgan Real Estate, said these trends could affect local buying and selling in the Valley.

At Gault Heating & Cooling H.S.

Football Insider, Ohio’s scout Mark Porter reviewed Division I prospects in his second week segment on Aug. 24, giving local football fans a closer look at emerging talent.

Niles will host Boom Ball in September after Canfield grad Dom Magliocca previewed the show on WFMJ Today — the event will bring local athletes together for a community competition.

More details will follow as scheduling is finalized.

The Girard boys soccer team played Champion on Aug.

24 in a match covered by Sports Reporter Cameron Niemi. Local fans now look ahead to season highlights.