Good morning, Youngstown.

YSU's Penguins wore red helmets (celebrating the 25th anniversary of Sept.

11) at a recent game, and a raffle for the helmet available for signature by local sports figures is underway with 250 $25 tickets sold to benefit United Way and university programs.

Trumbull County Family and Children First Council hosted its third annual It Suits You event on Saturday at the Trumbull Metropolitan Housing Authority in Warren to give teens and young adults donated dress clothes for special events.

The group, working with Cadence Care Network and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, received generous donations to help students attend prom, homecoming, or job interviews.

Nick Turco, owner of Turco's Pizza, showcased his restaurant’s pan-fried Sicilian and New York style pizza yesterday in Youngstown (detailing the unique preparation process).

Business owners can attend the Connector event on Sept.

23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County, where YBI and the Minority Business Assistance Center present panels, breakout sessions and resource tables to guide procurement in government, healthcare and transportation.

Business owners can attend The Connector, a free event helping them navigate procurement and land contracts, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sept.

23 at the Public Library (Youngstown and Mahoning County). YBI and the Youngstown/Warren Minority Business Assistance Center will host sessions and a panel discussion.

The newly completed Air Heritage Trail will be introduced with a ribbon cutting and reception at 3 p.m. Friday at 4300 King Graves Road in Vienna (between the regional airport and the air reserve station's main gate), offering a one-mile pedestrian path that highlights our aviation history.

Oppidan officials proposed a new data center at the former McDonald Steel site in McDonald that could add 250 full-time jobs and generate $7.3 million in tax revenue over a five-year build.

Residents raised concerns about emissions and noise during a council meeting Wednesday at the community center.

A groundbreaking ceremony for the Aviation Education Center is set for 2:30 p.m. Friday near Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport to launch a new 5.5 million dollar hub for hands-on aviation training, with construction finishing in August 2027.

YBI’s Explore VR program received $35,517 from the Taco Bell Foundation for the third consecutive year, boosting career exploration lessons for local students.

The grant will help expand immersive learning experiences in Youngstown.

The Tribune Chronicle is inviting local nominations for its 14th annual Twenty Under 20 program; residents in Trumbull County can submit nomination forms with supporting documents by 5 p.m. Oct.

5 at guidance offices or by mail.

Youngstown City Council did not pass the $350,000 grant to support Cornersburg Sparkle Market on Wednesday as the vote ended 3-3 with one abstention, falling short of a majority required.

The proposal aimed to secure a five-year economic stabilization agreement for the store.

Trumbull County Commissioners approved annexation on Wednesday, placing 61.65 acres into Niles to support JRD Holdings Inc.'s plan to build about 100 market-rate homes.

Niles will supply water, sewer & power, and the Ohio Department of Development provided $1 million for needed infrastructure.