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The red Solo cup keeps on partying

National News August 26, 2026

TABOR, S.D. (AP) — It’s red. It’s soft plastic. And it probably contains your favorite beverage. The red Solo cup belongs on any list of the country’s most distinctly American objects, but it’s actually more than a single object. It is a symbol of the American psyche — a country that loves a good party, summertime barbecues, kegged beer, tailgating and above all, friendship and community. The red Solo cup is the receptacle for each of these proud traditions. It also serves as a foundation for beer pong and functions as a vessel for contraband public drinks. It works as a ...

Liberty OKs superintendent’s contract

Local News August 26, 2026

LIBERTY — Brian Knight’s leadership of Liberty Local Schools will continue into 2030 as the district’s board of education OK’d a new deal at its Monday meeting. The board approved a five-year, 260-day contract for Knight, effective Aug. 1, 2027, through July 31, 2032, at an annual salary of $111,970. The contract states that Knight will receive a raise of no less than 1.25% in years two and three of the deal, and a 1% increase in year four. Knight, who previously served as the district’s high school principal for two years, was selected for superintendent in April 2024, ...

Canada strikes back

Business News August 26, 2026

TORONTO (AP) — Canada struck back at the United States on Tuesday with retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion worth of American goods, including steel, dairy products, appliances and farm equipment, as the trade war between the once-friendly neighbors escalated sharply. The confrontation ...

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Cardinal fire district gains new full-timer

Local News August 26, 2026

The Cardinal Joint Fire District swore in a new full-time firefighter/paramedic at its Monday meeting. Will Ferrando took the oath as he returned to the department he started with more than 14 years ago. “I was part time at Canfield, then went full time in the Boardman Fire Department,” ...

Mahoning may cut number of voting precincts

Latest News August 26, 2026

YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Board of Elections is considering a reduction in voting precincts, starting next year, because of issues recruiting enough poll workers and an eventual reduction in costs. With numerous people voting early, the strain on polling locations during elections is less than several years ago, said Tom McCabe, the board’s director. Also, with 212 precincts, the board of elections needs 848 poll workers for each election, and the Ohio Secretary of State’s Office wants 30% over that as backups, McCabe said. “We struggle with poll workers,” McCabe ...