Good morning, Youngstown.

The Nativity of Christ Orthodox Church on the South Side hosted a weekend Fall Festival to raise funds for $60,000 roof repairs that preserved its iconography; the church held food, live music, and historical tours until 7 p.m. Sunday.

Local Air Force reservist Michael Rothwell (60) of Canfield is planning a dual retirement after decades in military service and his civilian role at the Air Reserve Station; he said he will retire from the contract job in the next five to six years.

The 52nd annual Youngstown Peace Race takes place at Mill Creek park and features a 25k, 11k, 2-mile + kids race that brings runners and families together to celebrate over 50 years of unity.

Good Trouble Trumbull held a No Kings: Vote Early rally at Courthouse Square in downtown Warren on Saturday to encourage residents to check their voter registration ahead of potential election changes and avoid long lines.

Village officials in McDonald are asking for public input on proposed resurfacing of tennis courts at Woodland Park.

Residents can email their comments (deadline: Oct. 22) to help shape the grant application for improvements.

The Rowan Sweeney Memorial Playground was unveiled today to offer a new play area for families in our community.

The new park highlights a local effort to enhance outdoor recreation.

Local organizers plan a run to bring neighbors together and promote unity in our city.

Details such as start time and route will be announced soon (check local updates).

The Cornersburg Beautification Initiative cleaned up the area around the Cornersburg Gulf gas station on Canfield Road Sunday by removing weeds and clearing debris — a key move in a community effort that builds on local planning with support from area leaders.

Community events: The Scrappers host Trick or Treat for kids at 6–8 p.m. Wednesday at 717 Credit Union Field in Niles (rain date Thursday); the Senior Valley Choir performs Friday at Living Lord Lutheran Church; and Wellness on Wheels visits Parkman Landing Apartments Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Boardman native and U.S. Navy veteran Jennifer Baun was elected national president of Military Women Across the Nation at a September convention in Put-in-Bay; she aims to help women veterans access benefits and connect over shared experiences (she has served with the group for nearly 20 years).

Laurel House Beauty & Wellness Suites held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sunday in Columbiana to launch its space for local beauty and wellness professionals who can start a business without owning a building.

The facility offers customizable suites with fixed rates, including a sink, WiFi, utilities, and maintenance.

At Denny’s on Belmont Avenue in Liberty, John Chuey of the Mahoning County Archaeological Society discussed ancient arrowheads, tools, and jewelry during a Saturday talk on local prehistory as part of the William Holmes McGuffey Historical Society’s speaker series.