Good morning, Youngstown.

Bristol Township businesses, the library, and schools face frequent power outages that disrupt work and force early closures.

Trustee Rhonda Snyder collected reports from 40 residents and will submit them to First Energy, which cited tree issues, equipment problems, and storms as causes to seek a fix before winter.

On Monday, Oct. 12, the Junior League hosted its 32nd Pink Ribbon Tea at Waypoint 4180 in Canfield for 500 breast cancer survivors and caregivers.

The event featured music from Candace Campana—who performed 'Pink Ink'—and keynote remarks from Lisa Resnick amid vendor support displays.

Several community events are planned: a free Fall Festival at Smith Corners Community Church Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., a Youngstown Area Ostomy Support meeting at Boardman Hospital Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m., a $50 crafts workshop at The Center in McDonald Sunday, and mini-grant applications accepted through Thursday at 5 p.m.

John Faur Jr., a 79-year-old Warren native and retired auto worker, served as a radioman on a destroyer from 1966 to 1968 and earned a Captain's Meritorious Award during his Navy service (boosting crew morale on Mediterranean tours).

Nonviolence Week ended with a two-hour roundtable on Saturday afternoon at the Unitarian Universalist Church (1105 Elm St.) where Steve Schultz and other speakers explained that true nonviolence means taking active steps to counter injustice following the Oct.

4 parade and rally events.

Local groups host several events this week.

Kinsman Historical Society’s pumpkin festival runs Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Kinsman Greenspace (8287 Main St) and Living Lord Lutheran Church’s trunk or treat is Saturday from 4:30 to 6 p.m., while a Sunday crafts workshop is also held.

On Oct. 31, trick or treat events will take place in many Valley communities in Mahoning and Trumbull Counties - Youngstown runs from 4-6 p.m. while other towns host events from 5-8 p.m.; residents can email [email protected] to share their community’s list.

Comedian Jeff Dunham will perform his 'Inappropriate Contact' tour at Packard Music Hall in Warren on Friday, Apr.

23. Presale tickets go online on Thursday, Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and general sales begin at 10 a.m. the following day (doors open at 6:30 p.m.).

The Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County launches Teentober, a month-long series of teen programs + workshops offered at the library throughout October.

Students at B.L. Miller Elementary in Sebring were given a $20 credit to spend on books at the Scholastic Book Fair (Oct.

1-7) by the Scarpitti Foundation in honor of former teacher Susan Scarpitti. The donation aims to boost reading among pre-K through sixth-grade students.

Warren City Council will consider legislation at Wednesday's meeting to seek funding for a new inclusive playground at Perkins Park, to improve Mahoningside, update tree spacing ordinances, and upgrade the Municipal Justice Building's electrical system.

Stacy Lynn explained the importance of reviewing Medicare coverage each year to ensure you have the right plan for your health needs (a key tip for local residents).

Springfield girls soccer shut out LaBrae yesterday to secure its tenth win of the season.

Tribune & Vindicator Sports Editor Dan Hiner discussed the unbeaten Girard football team in a Gault Heating & Cooling H.S.

Football Insider report on Oct. 12, noting the team’s strong play and progress this season.