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Lessons in leadership workshop scheduled

Business August 4, 2026

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, strengthen ...

Surf’s up for pups

National News August 4, 2026

PACIFICA, Calif. (AP) — Top dogs were riding waves Saturday at the annual World Dog Surfing Championships as hundreds of spectators cheered — and barked — from the Northern California beach. From small spaniels to large labs, the canines were judged on factors including how long they could stay on their board, the size of the wave and their confidence. In its 10th year, the contest in Pacifica, about 14 miles south of San Francisco, includes a pet adoption event and fundraising for local animal charities. The dogs, sporting their colorful life vests, stood ready on their ...

National News August 4, 2026

DETROIT (AP) — Two people have died in the cyclospora outbreak in Michigan, state health officials announced Monday, the first deaths confirmed in the U.S. related to the microscopic parasite. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said both people had underlying health conditions that may have been impacted by the intestinal illness and dehydration. The department said it would not provide additional information about the deaths. Cyclospora is a microscopic, spherical parasite that commonly causes watery diarrhea “with frequent and sometimes explosive bowel ...

Vienna extends data center moratorium

Local News August 4, 2026

VIENNA — Township officials are only a few steps away from having their data center language in place, but they’re not taking any chances. Trustees at Monday’s meeting approved extending their ongoing moratorium for another 60 days, from Aug. 16 to Oct. 16. Zoning Inspector Mark Posey said he sent the township’s data center zoning language to the Trumbull County Planning Commission on Monday, and he expects it to come back sometime in September. Trustee Mike Haddle said trustees voted to implement the 180-day moratorium Feb. 17, meaning it was set to end in mid-August. ...

Communities set night out events

Local News August 4, 2026

National Night Out is marked on the first Tuesday in August. The event enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community and provides an opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances, according to the National Night Out website. Local communities hosting events, which include seeing police, fire and emergency medical service vehicles, music, games and food are: • Liberty — 6:30 to 9 p.m. at high school and W.S. Guy School grounds off Shady Road in conjunction with the rescheduled ...