Good morning, Youngstown.

A homeless woman in the Youngstown-Warren area faces chilly evenings as she sleeps outdoors while saving to secure an apartment and a car.

She remains cautious about accepting help and looks for modest support while she seeks consistent housing options (she is on disability).

Local community leaders hosted a benefit for an injured Austintown firefighter injured while on duty.

The fundraiser took place Friday, Oct. 9 — drawing neighbors together to help cover his medical expenses.

Mill Creek MetroParks cut the ribbon on the new Anthony J.

Fox Family Foundation Children's Garden at Fellows Riverside Gardens on Friday, Oct. 9. The $3 million project, funded by philanthropic donations and featuring five learning areas (including a sensory garden), is designed to welcome families to explore nature.

A new bike trail stretch opened yesterday to connect counties around Youngstown, giving cyclists a direct route between local communities + expanding regional access.

Aarna Properties LLC is bringing Cafe India to the former Inner Circle building in Boardman by offering dine-in+takeout Indian cuisine.

Chef Birendra Thapa said renovations are underway and the restaurant aims to open by the end of October.

Filmmaker Mark Banks, a Liberty High School grad, is hosting a comedy show on Oct.

17 at Apollo Event Center in Youngstown (tickets needed, food provided) to promote his upcoming film 'Stand Up: Who’s Laughing Now' with live performances and movie clips.

Judges approved a water rate increase for MVSD customers that will set new rates from Jan.

1 (2027) to Dec. 31 (2029) to support system improvements including an $87 million dam project following discussions with Niles officials nearly a month ago.

Newton Falls Joint Fire District marked 32 years of service today — formed in 1994 by combining separate fire departments — and now uses two stations and 41 personnel to handle roughly 2,300 calls annually.

Records show property transfers in Mahoning County and parts of Trumbull County from Sept.

21-Oct. 2. Sale prices ranged from $15,000 up to over $3 million — marking a busy week in real estate for the area.