Good morning, Youngstown.

Parents reported that a Saturday toy event at Cardinal Mooney High School disappointed many children after a raffle left them without the free toys they expected.

The event, run by Touch Heaven Youth with a focus on religious outreach, sparked criticism from local families and drew over 1,200 attendees.

Salvation Army caseworker Kayla Hankins directed volunteers to load bags of toys at the Warren office on Franklin Street SE during Monday morning’s distribution, and a second session is running today so that 1,200 children will receive gifts.

Cover Down Fund received a $3K donation from John J.

Cafaro that will provide food vouchers for veterans in the Mahoning Valley through the Mahoning and Trumbull County Veterans Service Commissions this holiday season.

The Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul hosts a food drive for non-perishable items dropped off at any branch or at the Food Pantry at Via Mount Carmel; donations will be accepted through December, with a drop-off on Thursday, Dec. 18.

The Youngstown Area Jewish Federation lit a nine-foot menorah in front of the Jewish Community Center on Dec.

14 to celebrate Hanukkah, with the display located at 505 Gypsy Lane.

Canfield Historical Society is selling vintage-style Christmas cards and limited edition prints at Bond House (44 W.

Main St) as a fundraiser, using old printing presses that recreate early 1900s craft. Cards cost $12 and prints are $30 with proceeds benefiting the society.

At Monday's Hubbard Board meeting, Superintendent Soloman congratulated student athletes Addie Sarisky and Haleigh Taylor, who committed to college in gymnastics and softball — while the board also approved donations, a bus sale to the Blue Coats, new coursebooks for next school year, and revised staffing contracts.

On Monday, Dec. 15, students from Crestview and Springfield school districts gathered at a McDonald's in Columbiana for their gift exchange (a 30-year tradition) to donate toys, food, baby items, clothing and school supplies to help each other's community, promoting compassion by ensuring items go to the other district.

Local high school sports wrapped up yesterday with boys basketball showing Lisbon overcoming Wellsville 64-53 as AJ Ramgeet and Blaine Barnes scored over 20 points—Marky Nolan led Champion’s 54-52 win over Lordstown, while wrestling matches gave Howland solid victories.

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.