Good morning, Youngstown.

A new four-bedroom duplex for adults with autism is being built on Woodfield Court in Boardman—construction began Wednesday morning as Dylan's House celebrated the start of its first project.

The building is expected to be completed in six to eight months—offering new support for families in the community.

About 600 law enforcement officers lined Armed Forces Boulevard near Beeghly Center at Youngstown State University as they saluted OSP Trooper Nicholas Cayton’s casket—honoring him after he was killed Oct.

16 when his cruiser was struck from behind by a truck on State Route 11 in Canfield.

Four indie authors met with First News ahead of an upcoming book signing at Barnes and Noble in the Shops at Boardman Park on Nov.

8 from noon until 2 p.m.—they discussed the challenges and rewards of independent publishing and shared insights on turning ideas into finished books.

John Check—a senior at Austintown Fitch—earned a perfect ACT score of 36 and is among less than 1% of students to reach this mark; he plans to major in creative writing in college.

Mill Creek MetroParks will close the bikeway between West Main Street (US 224) and Herbert Road and the side trails connecting Canfield High School and The Preserve at 8:30 a.m. today for soil sampling following the Material Sciences Corporation chemical spill, with reopening possibly delayed by inclement weather.

At a meeting Wednesday, court appointed receiver Reg Martin met with city officials and downtown customers over heat outages at the SOBE plant that supplies 28 buildings.

Martin said the primary boiler is reliable but he must add a backup plan—either a second boiler or fixing the connection to YSU’s system—to keep service running while some customers face losses.

Researchers from five universities are testing how chemical exposures from the East Palestine train derailment might increase long-term disease risk over the next 20 to 30 years+ the study is expected to guide future public health measures.

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.

K-pop Brunch

10 a.m. - 4 a.m. — Penguin City Brewing Company — Free entry — Dance and sing along to K-pop hits while enjoying delicious brunch with fellow enthusiasts.