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Community News August 4, 2026

SPARTAN CHALLENGE: McDonald Village will conclude its summer park activities for children with the Spartan Challenge at noon Thursday at Woodland Park. The event will have an America-themed twist. Registration is at 11 a.m. The event is for children ages 13 and younger. There will be an awards ceremony and party following the event. DARE: Divorce/Death Aren’t Really The End (DARE) Singles Group, 6625 Mill Creek Blvd., Youngstown, meets 7 to 9 p.m. every other Thursday at the Boardman United Methodist Church, 6809 Market St, Youngstown. Call 330-729-0127 for more information. (Do not ...

Injuries reported in weekend shootings

Local News August 4, 2026

YOUNGSTOWN — A man was shot in the leg at the intersection of Market Street and Indianola Avenue on the city’s South Side on Saturday afternoon. He was listed in stable condition. Gunfire also took place early Sunday morning on Dupont Street on the North Side and on Shehy Street on the East Side on Sunday night, but there were no injuries reported in those shootings, according to Youngstown police. SATURDAY Officers were called to St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital at 4:36 p.m. Saturday for a shooting victim being dropped off at the hospital. An officer spoke with a Mercy Health ...

Tropical shark caught off Massachusetts could be sign of warming waters

National News August 4, 2026

Nate Rouette and his brother Nelson went shark fishing on Cape Cod hoping for an exciting catch, but were shocked by what they reeled in — a tropical species of shark with a reputation for eating everything it can swallow. The brothers, longtime sport fishermen who live in Massachusetts, ...

Patrol stresses bus safety ahead of new school year

Local News August 4, 2026

Staff report As a new school year approaches, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging drivers to promote safety by sharing the road with school buses and following all traffic laws. The patrol is also reminding school districts of the importance of staying up to date on school bus inspections. “Every student in Ohio deserves a safe ride to and from school, and that safety is a responsibility all drivers share,” said Gov. Mike DeWine. “As summer ends, and school buses get back out on the road, I encourage all drivers to stay alert, eliminate distractions and follow the posted ...

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Lessons in leadership workshop scheduled

Business News August 4, 2026

Staff report To help organizations harness the strengths of a multigenerational workforce, Leadership Mahoning Valley will present “The Power of a Multigenerational Team”, an interactive workshop in its Lessons in Leadership series 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 14 at The Grand Resort, 9519 E. Market St., Howland. Presented by Kane Learning, the workshop will provide practical strategies for understanding the characteristics, communication styles, motivations, and perspectives of each generation in today’s workforce. Participants will learn how to bridge generational differences, ...