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CANFIELD — Life imitated art when the first pope from the United States was selected in May 2025 at the Sistine Chapel’s gathering of cardinals. When the 2024 film “Conclave” was released — the movie chronicled the selection of a new pope — no one could have imagined that in less ...

Grownups’ heroes just don’t ‘ad’ up

The grownups, as always, were rude. They laughed at our TV heroes in the 1960s — Batman and Robin, Secret Squirrel, Secret Agent 86 Maxwell Smart, Space Ghost and Lance Link, Secret Chimp and other defenders of justice. “They’re just trying to sell you toys,” the grownups ...

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FEAST DAY: St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 1125 Turin Ave.,Youngstown, will celebrate the Feast Day of St. Anthony Saturday with a Mass, procession and Italian festival honoring Youngstown’s cherished traditions. The Mass is at 4 p.m. and the festival will follow at 5:30 p.m. RELEASED TIME: Released Time, which is Bible education during school hours, will host a year-end celebration and a parent meet-and-greet 5:30 to 7 p.m. June 27 at Warren First Assembly of God, 2640 Parkman Road NW, Warren. The school ministries team will be there to answer questions, and there will be food and ...

Arts in brief

Historical society offers archaeology camp The Trumbull County Historical Society will offer an Archaeology Summer Camp for children ages 8 to 14. Campers will work alongside real archaeologists to identify artifacts, use excavation tools and interpret clues left behind by the people who lived here long ago. The camp blends discovery, teamwork and outdoor adventure at a location where history actually happened. The camp runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 8 to 10 at Center Brook Manor, 8745 Painesville Warren State Road, North Bloomfield. The cost is $80 and includes lunch and snacks ...

DEAR ANNIE: How to get rid of torture from roommates

DEAR ANNIE: I’m 26 and sharing an apartment with two roommates who make my home life miserable. There’s constant noise, passive-aggressive notes and one of them regularly invites people over late on weeknights (plus, they usually make dinner without cleaning up). I work long hours and need a peaceful home to recharge. I’d do anything to come home to silence. I’ve tried addressing it directly; it didn’t stick. I’ve found a studio I love that I can afford on my own, technically. But “afford” means rent, utilities, and groceries — nothing left over. No savings, no ...

Senior news

To be included or submit items to be published in the weekly Senior News list, email information to tmunnell@tribtoday.com or dbigelow@tribtoday.com. The deadline is noon Wednesday for inclusion in that week’s list. GIRARD MULTI-GENERATIONAL CENTER: The Girard Multi-Generational Center, 443 Trumbull Ave., Girard, OH 44420, is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Center services and programs are funded by the Girard City Senior Levy and in part by the Trumbull County Senior Levy and Direction Home of Eastern Ohio. LIBERTY SENIOR WATCH PROGRAM: Established in 2008, the ...