Good morning, Youngstown.

Town & Country Veterinary Hospital in Howland is celebrating its 50th anniversary by unveiling four commemorative plaques in its reception area.

Founded in 1976 by local doctors, the clinic has grown from two exam rooms to a full facility with seven doctors, serving pets from Trumbull County and neighboring communities.

Mike Kassem, a local developer, is building Struthers Banquet Center, a venue featuring colored lighting, adjustable seating, a fireplace + ample parking at 293 Center Street.

The facility will open before Christmas and offer special discounts for community residents.

Austintown Township Trustees will accept a $600 donation from the Junior Women's League on Monday to install the Mahoning Valley’s first Safe Haven Baby Box at Fire Station Number One on North Canfield-Niles Road — providing a 24-hour anonymous option for mothers to surrender newborns starting in October.

Gas prices in Northeast Ohio have risen 28 cents this week to $4.228 per gallon, with Youngstown pumps recording $4.192 on Monday.

The increases follow crude oil climbing past $100 per barrel, according to AAA East Central.

The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County announced its schedule of October events (including community programs and educational workshops) that will be held at library branches throughout the month.

Work will begin later this week on a $5.5M facility at the Youngstown Warren Regional Airport to train people for aviation jobs.

A groundbreaking ceremony is set for Friday, Sept. 18 at 2:30 p.m. in Vienna Twp.

The YSU Dana School of Music held its first philanthropic Crescendo Campaign fundraiser Monday night to preserve its history, attract students, and open new campus spaces; a $5M donation from Bruce Zoldan and Pam Benger — a head start toward its $20M goal in the next year.

ODOT announced that a new rest stop for truckers is planned at the abandoned state-owned rest area — just north of SR 165 in Beaver Township.

Work will begin in February 2027 and finish in summer 2028 as part of a statewide effort to improve parking for semi trucks.

The Trumbull County Mental Health and Recovery Board and partners reported 26 suicide deaths this year—11 in August—and are urging residents to look for warning signs and seek help via crisis resources and monthly coalition meetings.

Trumbull County reported an increase to 26 suicide deaths this year, with 11 in August, prompting the Mental Health and Recovery Board and partners to remind residents that help is available and to join the prevention coalition meeting (second Tuesday at 3 p.m.) for support.

Sharon Regional Health System informed its employees on Friday that payroll was delayed until Monday, and on Monday a branch was evicted from its location.

Shepherd of the Valley will welcome its first 12 villa residents next month at its new Salem campus on Legacy Ln, offering assisted living and independent housing in three floor plans named for local streets, and will hold an open house Friday, Sept.

18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Beau Brungard earned the Stats Perform FCS National Player of the Week honor for week two after recording eight touchdowns with six passing & two rushing in the Penguins' 70-13 win over Duquesne.