Good morning, Youngstown.

In Struthers, local dignitaries and family members will honor Marines killed in Beirut as Tri-State Detachment #494 and Mayor Catherine Cernone-Miller host a candlelight vigil at 6 a.m. and service at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct.

17 at Peacekeeper & Peace Officer Memorial Park.

Diamond Steel Construction Company in North Lima announced a multi-million-dollar investment on Wednesday by purchasing a 350-ton Grove GMK6300 mobile crane.

The crane is already used on the pedestrian bridge over the Mahoning River at Packard Park in Warren — a key move to boost heavy-lift capacity for future projects.

Officials are reviewing proposals for a proposed submarine project in Cleveland that may affect the Valley by influencing local economic patterns.

They have not set a timeline and further details are expected later.

Youngstown State University is preparing for its annual homecoming celebrations with campus events planned + student activities that will bring together alumni and students later this fall.

The Jackson-Milton school board broke ground Wednesday night on a 30,000 sqft field house that will offer practice spaces, a baseball diamond, retractable batting cages and wrestling mats for student athletes, with Brock Builders set to finish construction by August 2027.

Youngstown State University held an open house yesterday at Bliss Hall to let local creatives experience music classes and meet Dana School of Music faculty.

Music director Joe Carruci said the arts bring humanity in an age of artificial intelligence.

At a board meeting Tuesday at Rayen Early College, Superintendent Jeremy Batchelor said the district met state standards despite missing some benchmarks and has asked Gov. DeWine to lift academic distress status.

The board learned Choffin Career & Technical Center earned a five-star rating and plans partnerships with Youngstown State.

Dr. Chander M. Kohli donated $1.25 million to YSU’s Centofanti School of Nursing as the east wing in Cushwa Hall will be renamed the Karen L.

Kohli Nursing Wing in honor of his late wife, supporting classrooms and labs that connect learning with practical care for students.

Canfield Local School District is asking voters on Nov.

3 to support a 5.9-mill operating levy that will generate about $5.7 million a year for five years to fund programs, personnel, and facility maintenance; homeowners will pay roughly $207 per year for each $100,000 in property value.

Sodom Hutchings Road in Vienna Township will close from Monday, Oct.

19 to Friday, Oct. 23 for culvert replacement, and drivers should use a detour via Warren Sharon Road + Warner Road + King Graves Road.

Youngstown Bishop David Bonnar offered prayers for Pope Leo XIV after the Vatican announced the pope was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma following surgery.

He urged the Mahoning Valley community to pray for the pope (seeking comfort and strength) as he continues his ministry.

Over 300 local residents joined the Alzheimer’s Association Greater East Ohio Area Chapter’s walk at Youngstown State University this past Saturday to raise funds for care, support groups and free education programs in the Mahoning Valley.

South Range volleyball team finished its regular season with a perfect 22-0 record, showing strong teamwork and skill in every game (a remarkable feat for the school team).

Their accomplishment sets a high standard as they prepare for upcoming playoff challenges.