Good morning, Youngstown.

The Mahoning Valley Tree Corps is planting trees around Youngstown and Warren to add shade and beautify public spaces using a $5 million U.S. Forest Service grant; as of Aug.

27, 2,107 trees have been planted and more will be added through local partnerships.

Spellbound Sisters Bookstore and Cafe in Boardman is offering free children’s books from marked shelves for the rest of the week in honor of Dolly Parton’s legacy (Imagination Library).

This program builds on her effort that has delivered millions of books to young readers in Ohio.

Totally 80s Ice Ice Cream Shop, opened in Salem in April 2024, serves hand-dipped Hershey's ice cream with retro décor and classic games for all ages.

Owners Mike and Melissa Thorpe have expanded to more Mahoning Valley locations — offering nostalgic treats and community events.

26: Three Coffee House stands out with creative brews and a friendly space — locals can drop in any day to enjoy its distinctive menu and inviting atmosphere.

Canfield Fair in 2026 will close with Phantom Fireworks after a Donnie Iris and The Clarks concert on Sept.

7, and add three new rides and 23 vendors for guests to enjoy — opening ceremonies begin Sept. 6 at 10 a.m. with a C-130 flyover near gate 5.

Ohio Change Addiction Now held its 12th International Overdose Awareness event at the First Unitarian Universalist Church on Thursday, Aug.

27 in Youngstown. Speakers, free Narcan training by Mahoning County Public Health, and on-site health screenings reminded the community that overdose deaths are preventable.

The free dental clinic that served local students closed after the Choffin Dental Assisting Program paused due to low enrollment, leaving a gap in free dental care.

The advisory board calls for an aggressive enrollment campaign to reopen the clinic in January 2027.

Baxter International voluntarily recalled several product lots after tests found possible particulate matter that might block blood flow — the recall began Aug.

25 and affects shipments distributed in Ohio and other states; facilities must stop using the items and return them immediately.

YSU beat Mercyhurst in its season opener on Aug.

27 in a strong home game that set a positive tone for the team.