Good morning, Youngstown.

Boardman businesses in three plazas on Route 224 will host a free trick-or-treat event with costume contests for kids and dogs starting at noon this Saturday.

The event, organized by One Hot Cookie + friends at Spruce, revives a local Halloween tradition paused during the pandemic.

Local youth football leaders in Canfield remember fallen trooper Nick Cayton—who coached the Little Cardinals and died last Thursday—as they plan to honor him with a moment of silence at Sunday's Super Bowl.

A Celebration of Life will be held at YSU's Beeghly Center on Wednesday starting at 1 p.m.—all while the community grieves his loss and celebrates his legacy.

On the weekend, a fundraiser at White House Fruit Farms in Canfield raised more than $12,000 for Trooper Cayton’s family.

Organizer Chase Welch, who performed for the crowd and worked over nine hours at the crash scene as a member of ODOT—dedicated the funds to support the family.

Crews from Enbridge Gas are replacing a gas line on North Main Street in Hubbard through early December and the project is disrupting traffic and reducing foot traffic for local businesses.

Eagle Wear Inc.—which is busiest during football season—has boosted its social media and offered a 25% discount to help retain customers.

GSP Land Holdings was awarded a $500K grant from JobsOhio to fund the construction of a 25,000-square-foot industrial spec building on Silica Road in Austintown - the project also gets a 10-year, 60%-property tax abatement from the township to help attract new industrial tenants.

This effort reflects ongoing plans to boost local economic activity in the Mahoning Valley.

Humane agents with Animal Charity seized 21 cats from a West Side home on Monday as county officials and housing code enforcement officers investigated poor conditions at 100 South Maryland Avenue — the property was red tagged and deemed uninhabitable until repairs were made.

A local restoration project is underway at St. Patrick Church in Youngstown—longtime parishioner George Schuler is upholding a family tradition by replacing the trim and sealing the plexiglass that protects the stained glass windows.

Work began a few weeks ago and will finish in about one to two weeks.

The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra and the Stambaugh Auditorium Association have named Erik Ochsner as the new music director; he will be formally welcomed during a Jan.

25 performance. Ochsner—who has conducted in more than 50 cities worldwide—will lead the orchestra in upcoming shows including the Home for the Holidays opener on Dec. 22 at 7:30 p.m.

Youngstown City School District held its state of the schools address Monday night at 5 p.m. at East High School on 474 Bennington Ave—Superintendent Jeremy Batchelor discussed school achievements, the planned consolidation of East and Chaney High Schools into Youngstown Unified, and changes in district operations open to the public.

Youngstown State University professor Robert Korenic was awarded a $100k grant to purchase new programmable logic controller equipment that will enhance automation training for students.

The equipment will be ordered soon and added to courses in fall—bridging hands-on learning with career preparation in industrial automation.

City leaders held a public meeting on Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Michael Kusalaba Library on Mahoning Avenue—presenting their plan to reduce stormwater pollution and protect water quality.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a law allowing public school students to leave class for religious instruction with parental consent; school boards are required to set policies for up to one period per week and ensure that instructors keep attendance records+ transportation costs fall to parents or the sponsoring entity. The law also mandates that students make up any missed work and prohibits the use of public funds.

Kal-El Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Westside Bowl — $22.50 — Experience fuzzed-out intergalactic stonerrock with Kal-El and friends.

Seniors & Caregivers Expo 2025

10 AM – 2 PM — Austintown Senior Center — Free entry — Discover essential resources and enjoy door prizes tailored for seniors and caregivers.

Homecoming Alumni Halloween Bash

6-10 p.m. — McGuffey Centre — Free entry — Reunite with friends in your best costume for a spooky alumni Halloween celebration.

Reaper On Red and Chew Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Westside Bowl — Free entry — Experience a blend of human-meets-machine music with Reaper On Red and Chew.

Warren Epilepsy Support Group

6-8 p.m. — Maggiano Holly J MD — Free entry — Connect with others who understand epilepsy and share management strategies in a supportive environment.

Halloween with DJ Puff

10:00 p.m. – 11:59 p.m. — Penguin City Brewing Company — Prizes for costume contest — Youngstown’s greatest Halloween party is back bigger than ever with special guest Ben Basta.

Øutlier Concert Featuring Bo's Garage & Sludge

8-11 p.m. — Westside Bowl — $11.88 — Enjoy an electrifying night of music with Øutlier and special guests Bo's Garage and Sludge.

Judy Collins Live Concert

3:00 – 4:30 PM — Robins Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless melodies and inspiring artistry of music icon Judy Collins.

Youngstown Phantoms vs. Sioux Falls Stampede

6:05-7:35 p.m. — Covelli Centre — Check FloHockey for broadcasting details — Catch this thrilling hockey matchup as the Phantoms face off against the Stampede.

Little River Band Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Robins Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary harmonies and timeless hits of Little River Band live.