Good morning, Youngstown.

BLOOMFIELD — A holiday train display is back at the 1893 historic town hall in Bloomfield Township for the Christmas season, featuring themed trains and children’s activities with plans for a future concert to draw families.

Texas Roadhouse in Boardman is hosting a three-day donation drive from Thursday, Dec.

11 to Saturday, Dec. 13 to collect food, clothing, toys, and hygiene items for Project Making Kids Count and Second Harvest Food Bank & every donated item earns a raffle ticket for a chance to win a swag basket that includes free steak for a year.

For upcoming holiday events, Wreaths Across America takes place at noon Saturday with wreath placement ceremonies at Niles City Cemetery and Girard City Cemetery, Braceville America 250 starts Sunday at Braceville Township Hall with festive music, and Hometown Holidays runs Saturday evening in downtown Warren with markets and family activities.

The Boys and Girls Club of Youngstown celebrated its $1.5 million renovation at the Oak Hill Avenue facility Thursday afternoon, unveiling new program spaces and a gym set to host upcoming activities and, later, a community park project.

Singer Helen Welch will perform today with the Big Band Sound of Packard at Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave NW in Warren with free admission and support from the W.D.

Packard trust. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m.

The Poland Board of Education hired Andrew Tommelleo as interim superintendent last night to complete Craig Hockenberry's term through July 31; he will earn $10,000 a month starting Jan.

1 while the board continues its search for a permanent replacement.

Effective Jan. 1, 2026, the Ohio Turnpike will raise toll rates by 2.7% to help cover rising costs.

Commuters should expect higher fees when traveling on the turnpike.

On Thursday night in Cortland, Lakeview pulled away in the second half to beat South Range 67-48 and improve to 4-0.

Kalyssa Werner (14) and Annabelle Humphrey (12) led the Bulldogs’ balanced scoring effort.

Omaha Lancers vs Youngstown Phantoms

6:05-7:35 p.m. — Covelli Centre — Watch the Omaha Lancers take on the Youngstown Phantoms in an exciting hockey matchup.

Green Thumb: Paint, Plant & Sip

6-9 p.m. — Smash-On Party Center — Cost not specified — Unwind with a creative evening of painting pots and enjoying smooth vibes with friends.

Des Moines Buccaneers vs Youngstown Phantoms

7:05-8:35 p.m. — Covelli Centre — Watch live on FloHockey — Catch the thrilling ice hockey match as the Buccaneers take on the Phantoms.