WARREN, Ohio – Guests can experience the haunted history of Warren at the Ghost Walk, presented by the Fine Arts Council of Trumbull County and the Trumbull County Historical Society.

The event, now in its 37th year, returns for two weekends: Oct. 17-18 and Oct. 24-25, starting at the First Presbyterian Church, downtown.

Featuring a collection of true tales drawn from Warren’s past, each guided tour brings the stories to life through costumed actors and atmospheric stops at city landmarks. 

The tours leave every 15 minutes from 6:30-9 p.m. 

For tickets and information, click HERE.

Whether you’re a lifelong resident or visiting for the first time, the Ghost Walk offers a one-of-a-kind way to explore the heart of downtown Warren and its fascinating, sometimes eerie, history.

Volunteer tour guides are still welcome and will get to enjoy the event up close while helping lead guests through the walk. To sign up, click HERE.

National Pierogi Day at Kravitz Deli 

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, Ohio – PolishYoungstown will present National Pierogi Day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, at Kravitz Deli, 3135 Belmont Ave., with Polish cuisine, live music and cultural festivities.

A variety of pierogi flavors, including potato and cheddar, kraut, cheese and dill and the Reuben pierogi, will be sold for dining in or takeout.

There will also be Polish drinks, a virtual pierogi-making demo and a lesson by Sip & Pinch pierogi parties.

Limited edition paczki and “Got Pierogi?” T-shirts will be sold.

A Polish Happy Hour will take place from 4-7 p.m., with live music by the Polonia duo.

For information or to place an order, call PolishYoungstown at 330 333 9724 or Kravitz Deli at 330 759 7889.

Pints vs. Polio Fundraiser at Penguin City

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Rotary Club of Youngstown will raise a glass for a global cause during its annual Pints vs. Polio fundraiser at Penguin City Brewing from 4-7 p.m. Oct. 24.

The event coincides with World Polio Day. Since 1985, Rotary International’s Polio Plus initiative has been at the forefront of the global effort to eradicate polio. It has helped immunize more than 2.5 billion children worldwide. Today, wild poliovirus remains endemic in only Afghanistan and Pakistan, but continued vaccination efforts are critical to eliminating the disease entirely.

 Penguin City Brewing will donate $1 to Rotary’s Polio Plus Fund for every pint of beer sold that day.  The Youngstown Rotary Foundation will match the amount raised, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will then double that total with a 2-for-1 match.

That means every pint sold equals $6 for the cause and can help save 14 lives.

 Youngstown Rotary Beerfest 2026 tickets will also go on sale at the event, which will include free pumpkin carving.

Westminster Film Fest Seeks Entries 

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. – Westminster College’s Titan Film Festival invites community members to show off their storytelling skills through a mini movie-making competition.  Filmmakers of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to submit their spooky movies by Oct. 19. 

Filmmakers must incorporate specific elements to be eligible. Films must: 

  • Be five minutes or less (not including credits).
  • Include cooked or uncooked pasta as a prop. Pasta may be used as a scene element in the background or part of the narrative.
  • Fit within the genres of supernatural, aliens, eco-thriller, monsters and zombies, cloak-and-dagger or science fiction.
  • Be family-friendly and appropriate for all ages. 
  • Be submitted via YouTube or a similar platform.

For entry details and to submit your miniature movie, click HERE. 

Judging is based on creativity, technical merit, use of the pasta prop and the movie’s ability to fit within the genre. 

Winners will be announced during a showcase event at 3 p.m. Oct. 26 in Mueller Theater of McKelvey Campus Center on Westminster’s campus. The showcase will present several awards, including the fan favorite determined by audience vote. 

The Titan Film Festival is sponsored by the student newspaper The Holcad, Titan Radio, Westminster Cable, wcn247.com, Westminster’s school of communication and Westminster’s Beyond the Quad art series, which encourages relationships and activities between students and the local community. 

For information, contact Westminster College News at wcn247@westminster.edu. 

Monday Night Writers Plan Next Meeting

AUSTINTOWN, Ohio – The next meeting of Monday Night Writers will be from 5-6:30 p.m. Oct. 20 at Leana’s Books & More, 4317 Kirk Road. 

Area writers, both published and unpublished, are invited to attend.

Led by author Nancy Christie, the meetings offer an opportunity for members to get group feedback on works-in-progress. 

For information, contact Nancy Christie at nancy@nancychristie.com.

Pictured at top: Ghouls from the past are part of Warren’s annual Ghost Walk.