Good morning, Youngstown.

Spectators gathered in large numbers at the truck & tractor pull on Sep.

6 at local grandstands. The event featured powerful machines pulling heavy loads & provided an exciting day for the community.

The 180th Canfield Fair ends today with a busy schedule featuring a 4-H Saddle Horse Fun Show at 8 a.m. and Donnie Iris and the Cruisers/The Clarks at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 for youth 7-12 and $8 for adults with free parking available.

The Emmanuel Community Care Center in Girard is hosting pop-up breakfasts & lunches to assist families facing rising costs.

The center offers housing support, school supplies, a clothes closet and accepts donations at 2 N. State St to help local residents.

Dr. Donald Allen, a local veterinarian who served 30 years in the reserves, opened his private practice in Youngstown in 1991 and continues to care for animals he loves, overcoming setbacks with determination (including multiple vet school rejections).

Local manufacturers reported a boost in production that led to more job openings, with updated data from September 6 showing a positive trend in the Valley.

The increase in hiring may offer new opportunities for local workers.

A cover story at Canfield Fair examines agriculture’s role in boosting local economics — highlighting how community farms and vendors drive growth and offer fresh perspectives on food production.

At the Canfield Fair, 4-H teaches youth essential life skills and responsibility as longtime advisors lead practical activities.

The program builds community bonds and carries on a tradition of growth that connects local generations.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel announced Ohio's Regional Education Partnerships to support children from early learning through career paths.

Locally, United Way of Youngstown and Team Workforce will lead the partnership for the Lake to River agency across northern counties (Mahoning, Trumbull, Columbiana, and Ashtabula).

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife is accepting photo entries for its 18th Wildlife Legacy Stamp (theme: Mammals) contest.

Submissions open until Sept. 15 for Ohio residents 18+, with the winning photo announced this fall and the stamp sold in March 2027.

A city leader said a renewed tax abatement program has helped create hundreds of jobs and generated millions + in income taxes for the city, strengthening local revenue.

Officials will monitor the program’s progress in the coming months.

Youngstown approved new tax abatements that reduce taxes by 50%-75% for up to 10 years, with active agreements pending state approval.

The city may require future projects to hire local workers for commercial and residential developments.