Good morning, Youngstown.

The Trumbull County Planning Commission honored Rev.

John Michael L. Oliver for receiving the Something Good Initiative in recognition of his leadership in expanding community health efforts; his work at the African American Male Wellness Agency boosted local partnerships + free health screenings for thousands in the Mahoning Valley.

Multiple 9/11 memorial ceremonies are scheduled Friday and Saturday to mark the 25th anniversary of Sept.

11 attacks. Austintown, Howland, Vienna and the university will hold events with speakers and music, while Niles Rotary Club presents a stair climb tribute — a 2,200-step challenge.

Dan from Phantom Fireworks said the firework show will wrap up the Canfield Fair, promising a dazzling finale that will light up the sky + draw families to the fairgrounds later this week.

At the Canfield Fair this weekend, fair mascot Rooster married Grace at the Western Reserve village while Benjamin Chaszeyka proposed to Kristy Eckman during the Big & Rich concert.

Over 73,000 people attended Sunday and fair activities continue Monday.

On Sunday, Sept. 6, four neglected dogs were rescued from a Weathersfield home after a call to the 911 center, and all are now receiving treatment at the Healthy Hearts and Paws Project shelter in Warren while two await surgery.

At Monday’s Canfield Fair, 4-year-old Jayleigh Gillespie of Sebring rode in the Cloverbuds lead line event and earned a blue-purple ribbon while young riders also took part in a stick horse race and graduation ceremony.

Nominate local manufacturers for the 10th Excellence in Manufacturing Award, which honors companies for innovation and growth.

Eligible firms in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties must apply by Wednesday, Sept. 30 — the award will be presented at the Economic Forecast Breakfast on Thursday, Nov. 5.

Candance Campana performed on Monday, Sept.

7 at the Canfield Fair at the fairgrounds. Local organizers said the event was part of the annual arts celebration.

Nonviolence Week will run from Oct.

4 to 10 and will kick off with the 16th annual parade and rally at 3 p.m. at Wick Avenue and Wood downtown. The event series features chalk activities and a reading challenge to promote peace.

Submissions for the 2026 Mahoning Valley Halloween Loop are open until Saturday, Sept.

19. After the deadline, a map of decorated homes will be released on Tuesday, Sept. 29 — inviting residents to tour new spooky displays.

In Niles, three men reunited after more than 50 years when they re-created a 1969 newspaper photo at Peggy Ferenchak's Cortland home (using a 1923 Ford T-Bucket hot rod and a remade license plate) as they celebrated a family birthday weekend.

Nearly one year after China imposed a 34% tariff and a deal was reached for 25 million metric tons of soybeans annually, Brandon Kerson of the Ohio Soybean Council raised concerns about the health of the soybean industry today.

He offered insight into factors affecting production and trade in the region.

A3 and MCCTC are partnering to develop free robotics and automation training for local students in the Valley.

The program, funded by a grant, will bring no-cost learning opportunities in robotics in the coming weeks.

A nearly 100-year-old storage facility on North Street was bought at auction for $1.48 million by STORExpress (with locations in Warren and Pennsylvania) and is now operating as a drive-thru self-storage site with renovations planned for completion by spring 2027.