Upcoming ODOT work in Columbiana County

Starting June 1, Ohio Department of Transportation crews will be performing bridge deck repairs on the bridge carrying Goshen Road over U.S. Route 62T. Traffic will be maintained with flaggers and temporary traffic signals. The completion date for this work is June 12.

Starting June 1, state Route 39 will close from state Route 524 in Mechanicstown to the Carroll/Columbiana County line located west of Salineville for a major pavement rehabilitation project. Prior to June 1, traffic is maintained with flaggers. Traffic will detour via state Route 524 south to state Route 164 north, state Route 164 north back to state Route 39, and reverse. The overall completion date is Sept. 30.

Work will begin June 15 on a project to replace a culvert that is located on state Route 644 south of Kensington. During construction, traffic will be maintained via temporary traffic signals and a 10-foot width restriction. The completion date is Sept. 30.

OSU Extension brings “Ask a Master Gardener” sessions to Lisbon’s Lepper Library

This summer, the Columbiana County Ohio State University Extension Master Gardener Volunteers will hold three “Ask a Master Gardener” sessions at the Lepper Library, 303 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon. Bring a plant, pest, or soil samples – or simply questions – and gain practical, research-based insight from our Master Gardener Volunteers. Sessions include 9 a.m. to noon June 23, 9 a.m. to noon July 21 and noon to 3 p.m. Aug. 18. For information, contact the Columbiana County OSU Extension Office at 330-967-7249.

Ember Project to present Family Pathways Workshop

The Ember Project will present Family Pathways Workshop at First Christian Church of Salem, 1151 E. Sixth St. Experience the free workshop for single mothers ready to strengthen their future. Dates include 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 23, July 7, July 21, Aug. 4 and Aug. 18. Graduation is 6 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 25. The workshop will provide practical tools for everyday life, encouragement and community, financial guidance, a free meal and free childcare. For information and to make reservations visit www.theemberproject.org or email susan@theemberproject.org.

Deadline is June 3 for Salem Community Foundation Ministerial Scholarship

Current students eligible for the Salem Community Foundation Ministerial Scholarship are reminded they can download the scholarship application via Salem Community Foundation’s website located at www.salemcommunityfoundation.org and also by calling the Foundation office at 330-332-4021.

The Ministerial Scholarship is valid at undergraduate and graduate schools as well as Bible Colleges. Applicants must submit indications of financial need, academic performance, reference letters, and a personal statement. The Ministerial Scholarship does not discriminate on the basis of religious denomination, age, sex, gender, or geography.

All applications must be received by Salem Community Foundation by Wednesday, June 3 for scholarship materials to be reviewed. Only completed applications will be considered by the scholarship committee of the Salem Community Foundation.

Deadline is June 3 for Salem Community Foundation Scholarship

Current college students are reminded they can download the Salem Community Foundation scholarship application via the scholarship link on the Foundation’s website, www.salemcommunityfoundation.org.

Consideration will be given to students based on class level (senior, junior and sophomore) and financial need. Applicants must be a resident of Salem City or Perry Township.

All applications must be received in the Salem Community Foundation’s office by Wednesday, June 3 to be considered for an award.

Banquet in Salem on Monday

Friends of the Banquet will sponsor the Dine in or Drive Thru Banquet in Salem will be served from 5 p.m. until the food is gone Monday at the Salem Memorial Building. The menu will include fried chicken, diced potatoes with onions and peppers, corn, coleslaw, fresh vegetables and fruit, pudding. Dine in will park in designated area behind the building and proceed to front door. Drive thru will line up in lot behind the building; one meal per individuals in the vehicle. No parking in the library lot. For information or to sponsor a Banquet call Patty Colian at 330-831-2169; visit www.thebanquetinsalem.org.

West Branch Area Ladies Ruritan Club holds May meeting

NORTH GEORGETOWN – The West Branch Area Ladies Ruritan Club met May 18 at the North Georgetown Brethren Church. The meeting began with the pledge of allegiance, the singing of “God Bless America” and a devotion read by Viola Blanchard. Secretary Joann Pinkerton read the minutes from the April meeting and Jean Zion gave the treasurer’s report. Both were approved as read.

Vice President Bev Yaggi presented a 32-year membership pin to Viola Blanchard, a charter member of the club.

New correspondence and the Ruritan monthly newsletter were passed around. Members discussed an important point mentioned in the newsletter about reaching out to potential new members. Members need to be positive, invite them to a meeting or event, and explain that the club is here to help in the community. Club members volunteer as much time as possible to raise money and give it back locally. All club members vote on where donations are sent; each member’s vote counts.

Yaggi informed members that she called Abigail Benner to tell her she was awarded the annual scholarship. Abigail and her parents are invited to the club picnic July 20 when she will receive her check.

The meeting was adjourned; refreshments of sandwiches, chips and cookies were served by Yaggi.