Good morning, Youngstown.

A 2026 survey shows that 90% of Ohioans believe libraries are important, with Mahoning County support echoing national trends.

Aimee Fifarek from the Public Library of Youngstown said libraries provide vital services & help strengthen local communities.

Hubbard Christians in Action sponsor Hunger Hike on Sunday at First Presbyterian Church — offering one-mile, two-mile and four-mile routes — with donations aiding residents with food and utility needs.

Grace Community Closet in Austintown offers clothing on the first and third Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Operation Blessing in Canfield launches its Toyland drive for new, unwrapped toy or check donations at the Canfield Presbyterian Church during business hours or 132 Hood Drive any time.

The drive aims to serve more than 400 underserved children for Christmas.

Yesterday, Minnijean Brown-Trickey (one of the Little Rock Nine) joined Ohio Nonviolence Week in Youngstown via Zoom for a fundraiser dinner honoring civil rights pioneer Joann Bland.

Events continue today at the Tyler History Center.

A fire broke out at a vintage clothing store near Market Street Bridge on Oct.

3, damaging the building and most inventory and delaying the planned Oct. 24 opening. Owner Harrison Reinhart said he will continue preparing to open the shop in a new space if needed.

A court ordered refrigerant firm Zoetic Global to pay $200,000 plus costs and interest after failing to meet a settlement reached in June with JPS Ventures following the abrupt closure of its Youngstown plant.

The enforcement order takes effect Friday.

At Monday night's Austintown trustees meeting, the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County reported a 56% boost in summer reading engagement and announced community input sessions in early November plus online surveys by the end of October to shape its five-year plan.

The Austintown Fire Department now flies drones to assess emergencies before trucks arrive, giving crews vital minutes to plan.

Controlled remotely and used on over 100 calls since June, the drones are part of a statewide program (Austintown is the only Mahoning Valley agency involved) that supports countywide responses.

Breast cancer survivors, those battling cancer, and supporters gathered last Sunday at 7 17 Credit Union Field at Eastwood for the fourth annual Pink Lights the Way Cupcake Walk.

Organizers Schellhorn and Styer served 1,200 cupcakes to over 1,000 participants to raise awareness and support programs.

Scouting Ohio's Mark Porter spoke with Gault Heating & Cooling H.S.

Football Insider (Oct. 5) about the early signing period for high school players, offering guidance for local teams as they plan recruiting strategies.