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‘Spider-Man’ tops box office in fourth weekend

National News August 24, 2026

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” fought off a slew of newcomers, including a comedy, a horror franchise, a Jason Statham action movie and a family pic, to maintain its first-place spot at the box office in its fourth weekend in theaters. “The Odyssey” also became Christopher Nolan’s highest grossing movie ever, both domestically and internationally. For the year, “The Odyssey” is second only to “Spider-Man,” which added $39 million from 4,006 theaters in the U.S. and Canada, according to studio estimates Sunday. “Spider-Man,” which has now made over $854.9 million in ...

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Competition cultivates Valley flower gardeners

Local News August 24, 2026

BOARDMAN — Dazzling blooms in nearly every imaginable color, shape and size were on display over the weekend as more than 35 exhibitors participated in the Mahoning Valley Dahlia Society’s annual Dahlia Show at the Lariccia Family Community Center in Boardman Park. Growers traveled from throughout Ohio, including Columbus, Cleveland and Wooster, as well as Mahoning and Trumbull counties, to showcase the results of months of cultivation and compete for top honors. According to MVDS President Harriet Chandler, judging is based on a variety of factors including size, color, form, ...

Boardman contractor misses probation-violation hearing

Local News August 24, 2026

LISBON — A Boardman area contractor convicted in 2024 of stealing from clients was scheduled for a probation-violation hearing in three cases Friday, but he failed to show up in court. Columbiana County Common Pleas Court Judge Scott Washam issued a bench warrant for John P. Bartos, 43, of Youngstown, when he did not arrive for the 10:30 a.m. hearing. His defense attorney, Frank Cassese, who was present, filed a motion shortly before the scheduled time of the hearing to withdraw from the case, citing irreconcilable differences with his client. The prosecution had filed a motion ...

Carney warned about economic coercion. Now Trump is testing the Canadian prime minister

National News August 24, 2026

TORONTO (AP) — Mark Carney drew international attention as Canada’s prime minister by warning that middle powers must resist economic coercion by more powerful countries. Now President Donald Trump is putting that warning to the test with sweeping new tariffs that could show how much economic pain Canada can absorb. Tensions escalated late Friday when Canada walked away from negotiations after Carney concluded the United States was demanding too much in exchange for tariff relief. The U.S. imposed 50% duties Saturday on about $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, and Carney ...

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Community News August 24, 2026

BLOOD DRIVE: Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission is hosting a blood drive for the American Red Cross from 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday at its event center at 1915 Belmont Ave., Youngstown. To schedule an appointment call 1-800-733-2767 or online at RedCRossBlood.org or the free Red Cross Donor app and enter Sponsor Keyword: Veterans. Those who give blood in August are eligible for a $20 Amazon Gift Card by email. UNION CEMETERY STORY: The Girard Free Library will have a program history of the Girard-Liberty Union Cemetery at 6 p.m. Wednesday. The program is part of the America250 ...