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Chorbishop Spinosa relieved of duties at North Jackson shrine

Local News August 20, 2026

Staff report Chorbishop Anthony Spinosa has been relieved of his ministerial assignment at the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in North Jackson. A Tuesday letter from A. Elias Zaidan, bishop of the Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon of Los Angeles, posted on the shrine’s website states that he relieved Spinosa from his ministerial assignment “with immediate effect.” It states that Rev. Michael Shami has agreed to immediately assume, “during this time of transition, responsibility as temporary administrator for the Basilica and National Shrine starting ...

Amazon set to expand drone delivery of lightweight packages to 500 US cities

National News August 20, 2026

Millions more people may be able to get smaller, lightweight Amazon packages delivered by drones by the end of the year under a plan the company announced Wednesday to expand the airborne shipping to suburban areas in nearly 500 U.S. cities. Customers could receive the drone deliveries in as fast as 30 minutes, Amazon said in a news release. The drones can carry packages up to 5 pounds. The plan will intensify the battle between Amazon and Walmart to provide consumers with the fastest delivery times. Both giants rely on a mix of drones and drivers to deliver everything consumers have ...

On the record Campbell

Local News August 20, 2026

Campbell WHAT: Board of Education meeting Tuesday PRESENT: Gary Bednarik, Beth Donofrio, Judy Gozur, Tony Kelly and Tina Tsagaris The board: •Approved financial reports, payment of bills, and Then and Now Certificates as presented in the Treasurer’s Report. • Approved the district’s financial forecast for submission to the Ohio Department of Education. •Approved the following repayments to the General Fund: Class of 2026, $436.57; athletics, $31,868.09; early childhood ...

Agenda

Community News August 20, 2026

•THE GOVERNING BOARD OF ESC OF EASTERN OHIO will have a special meeting at 4:30 p.m. today at the offices, 7320 N. Palmyra Road, Canfield. •HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY BOARD will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday at the school, 3403 Southern Blvd., Youngstown.

Man gets 5-6 years for shooting into house

Local News August 20, 2026

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN — A man who was arrested and pleaded guilty to shooting into a home on the city’s West Side was sentenced by visiting Judge William McGinty on Wednesday. Jonathan Spikes, 48, was sentenced to five-to-six years in prison following a guilty plea to one charge of improperly discharging a firearm at or into a habitation or a school safety zone, a second-degree felony. Mahoning County Assistant Prosecutor Daniel Yozwiak prosecuted the case. Spikes pleaded to the indicted charges in early August. In June 2025, police arrested Spikes after he unloaded ...