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Authorities release early ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case

National News August 1, 2026

PHOENIX (AP) — Authorities released an early ransom note in the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie in hopes that someone will recognize the writing style. A second note released Friday indicated Guthrie died shortly after she was kidnapped. Both notes initially went to a Tucson television station days after the 84-year-old mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie went missing from her home outside Tucson on Feb. 1. Authorities have not said whether Nancy Guthrie is still alive. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said “we believe these distinctive ...

Agenda

Community News August 1, 2026

• AUSTINTOWN TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the township administration building. • SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will have a special meeting at 4 p.m. Monday at the township administration building for discussion on levy renewal. • HUBBARD CITY COUNCIL will have a committee meeting on data center guidelines and an organizational meeting at 6 p.m. Monday at the city administration building.

Communities set National Night Out events

Local News August 1, 2026

National Night Out is marked on the first Tuesday in August. The event enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community and provides an opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances, according to the National Night Out website. Local communities hosting events, which include seeing police, fire and emergency medical service vehicles, music, games and food are: •Liberty — 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Churchill Park off Belmont Avenue in conjunction with the rescheduled America250 celebration ...

Let’s talk about bonds

Business News August 1, 2026

A reader asked about the capital appreciation potential of bonds: It’s sometimes said that bonds are a better investment than cash because bonds have the potential for underlying capital appreciation in addition to their regular yields. But what does the historical record say about that? Do bonds appreciate over time? And if so, how much? And how has this differed historically among different types of bonds? Strictly speaking, the underlying dollar value of most bonds won’t appreciate. With few exceptions, a bond’s price at maturity (also known as par value) will never ...

Teachers pass on classroom gear at 3rd annual ‘Flea’ in Canfield

Local News August 1, 2026

CANFIELD — Gina Woodley knows that the art of teaching often creates short-term ripple effects that, years later, can reverse their direction in boomerang effects — one of which took place during an ordinary meal at a Warren pizza restaurant. “I leaned over and said to the mom, ‘I ...

On the record: Girard Board of Education

Local News August 1, 2026

Girard WHAT: Board of education meeting Thursday PRESENT: Vince Ragozine, Tammy King, Zachary Steiner, Joe Castor and Scott Strain The board: • Heard from Superintendent Bryan O’Hara that a food pantry and a Care Closet are in place at the K-6 building to provide items to students in need. O’Hara said the Care Closet is in connection with the United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley. He said space was also made at the school for special education offices behind the library. • Approved the elimination of the instructional educational assistant position at the high ...