Good morning, Youngstown.

Recent county fairs in Trumbull County featured township Grange displays with food stands+ community booths that highlight the organization’s longstanding role in agriculture and neighborly connections.

The Grange, founded in 1867, continues to bring families together and preserve rural traditions.

At the 2026 Canfield Fair, youth raised over $1,234,878 through junior auctions—more than $100,000 above last year’s total—and the funds support project animal care and college savings for the coming fair season.

The Trumbull County Family and Children First Council and the Transition Age Youth Group from Cadence Care Network will present It Suits You on Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the TMHA Building (4076 Youngstown Road in Warren) to offer new and gently used male dress clothing for local high school students.

330 BBQ and Catering will open its new brick and mortar location at 4750 Mahoning Avenue in Austintown by late October or early November.

The establishment will offer counter service, dine in and carry out options with a Texas barbecue experience.

Local artists may submit work for the Butler Institute's 87th juried exhibition by Sept.

27 using a $30 fee per entry covering up to two pieces. The show will feature many mediums and open to the public on Dec. 13 with a reception and awards ceremony.

Trans Siberian Orchestra will perform at the Covelli Centre in downtown Youngstown on November 22, with shows at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and tickets go on sale Friday, Sept.

18 at Ticketmaster and the venue box office.

Officials reported that the 180th Canfield Fair drew 264,538 people over six days — just 1.16% below the five-year average.

Lower turnout on warmer opening days was offset by a strong Sunday showing, the highest since 2018.

County agricultural experts reported that apple crop numbers are down this year, prompting local growers to anticipate lower yields at upcoming market days.

Farmers are checking county reports & weather forecasts to plan for the season ahead.

On Wednesday, Boardman Subaru donated $15,000 and school supply kits to help teachers cover classroom expenses at Glenwood Junior High School (marking ten years of support through its Subaru Loves Learning® program).

At McDonald High School auditorium Wednesday, nearly 100 residents urged council to pause data center plans at the former steel mill site on Ohio Avenue, citing health and zoning concerns.

Council will meet Tuesday with Oppidan officials (and engineers and environmental consultants) to review new ordinances.

Western Reserve Road in Boardman will close for two weeks starting Monday, Sept.

14 for the widening of the Y&S Railroad Crossing. A detour is set (via Southern Boulevard, McClurg Road and South Avenue) until the road reopens.

A Health and Wellness Fair is set for Saturday in Girard, offering community health screenings, exercise demos and wellness advice.

Organizers warn that a severe thunderstorm watch is in effect today — so plan ahead for any weather delays.

Today the OneOhio Recovery Foundation awarded $1.86 million to 14 projects in the Mahoning Valley to expand addiction treatment and support recovery in Mahoning and Trumbull Counties — the funding will boost services such as 24/7 crisis centers and transportation for opioid prevention.

Local organizers invite residents to pick their own flowers at Bloom Where You Are Planted, a community event celebrating local gardening + details on the schedule and venue will be announced soon.

Crestview beat McDonald 3–2 in a back-and-forth volleyball match on Sep.

9 — the game featured steady scoring and close play until the final whistle.