Winona Strawberry Festival

The Winona Area Historical Society will sponsor its 13th Annual Winona Strawberry Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at corner of Winona Road and Cameron Street in Winona (GPS address: 32114 Winona Road, Hanoverton, OH 44423)

The community gathering will feature food from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., including barbecued chicken halves, sandwiches, sides, homemade desserts, strawberry topping for homemade ice cream and more. In celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary, historical societies and museums from all over Columbiana County will be on the grounds to display/demonstrate items unique to their area, such as Underground Railroad, ceramics, archives, flax scutching, Quaker Meeting Houses, canals, Ohio River life, industry, county history, farm life, Charles Burchfield, beehive coke ovens.

A live sale by Kiko Auctions at 2 p.m. includes items donated by local businesses and community members for the benefit of the Winona Area Historical Society. Donated items are welcome until Friday, June 26. Contact Vivienne at 330-332-4322. Cash and personal checks are accepted forms of payment.

Free parking is available on the WAHS property east of the Meeting House.

Banquet in Salem

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, sponsored by the Salem Kiwanis Club. The menu will include chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes and gravy, peas and carrots, applesauce, fresh vegetables and fruit, and cupcakes. 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.

Celebrating Seniors Lunch

First Presbyterian Church, 28 E. Park Ave., Columbiana, is hosting a free Celebrating Seniors Lunch from noon to 2 p.m. June 25. The catered lunch is free (free will offering accepted). Bingo will follow lunch. Make reservations with Judy by June 23 at 330-482-2666.

OSU Extension and Flying High invite community to free garden speaker series

YOUNGSTOWN – Gardeners, food enthusiasts and community members are invited to attend the next session in the Free Garden Speaker Series, a partnership between Ohio State University Extension Mahoning County and Flying High Inc.

The upcoming program, Healthy Soulful Garden, will be held on Thursday, June 25, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 100 Broadway Ave., Youngstown.

Participants will learn how to grow and care for vegetables and herbs commonly used in flavorful, nutritious meals while exploring ways to incorporate fresh garden ingredients into healthy cooking. Attendees will also enjoy food demonstrations and tasting samples featuring seasonal produce.

The Healthy Soulful Garden program is part of a five-session educational series designed to help residents gain confidence in gardening, food preparation, and healthy eating. Throughout the series, participants learn practical gardening techniques, discover new ways to use fresh produce, and connect with fellow gardening enthusiasts.

The remaining 2026 Free Garden Speaker Series includes:

— June 25 – Healthy Soulful Garden

— July 23 – Grow Your Own BBQ Seasonings

— Aug. 13 – Pickling Garden Favorites

Each session combines research-based gardening education with cooking inspiration, allowing participants to learn how to grow fresh ingredients and transform them into delicious dishes at home.

The series is free and open to the public. Classes are held rain or shine, and seating is available. Participants are encouraged to dress appropriately for outdoor activities.

Advance registration is requested by calling 330-533-5538.

OSU Extension Mahoning County announces Summer/Fall 2026 ServSafe® Manager Certification courses

CANFIELD — Ohio State University Extension Mahoning County is offering ServSafe® Manager Certification training courses throughout 2026 for food service professionals seeking Level II Food Protection Manager Certification required by the Ohio Department of Health.

The ServSafe® program provides accurate, up-to-date information on safe food handling practices at every stage of food service operations — from receiving and storing food to preparing and serving meals. Upon successful completion of the course and examination, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from ServSafe® and a Certification in Food Protection from the Ohio Department of Health.

This course is designed for food service managers and food handlers working in restaurants, convenience stores, grocery stores, school food service operations, and civic organizations that prepare food for sale or consumption. The training meets Ohio Department of Health standards for Level II Food Protection Manager Certification as outlined in Ohio Revised Code 3701-21-25.

2026 In-Person Class Schedule

August Session

— Aug. 10 & 17

— Class: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

— Exam: Aug. 17, from 1 to 4 p.m.

September Session

— Sept. 14 & 21

— Class: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

— Exam: Sept. 21, from 1 to 4 p.m.

November/December Session

— Nov. 30 & Dec. 7

— Class: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

— Exam: Dec. 7, from 1 to 4 p.m.

The cost is $200 per participant and includes course instruction, training materials, and the certification exam. Cash, check, and credit card payments are accepted.

Participants must register no later than three business days before the class begins, and payment must be received prior to the training. Attendees must bring a valid photo ID and their own No. 2 pencils for the exam. Personal items must remain in participants’ vehicles during testing.

Lunch will be on your own each day.

Participants must attend the entire training on both class days to be eligible to take the certification exam. Individuals who do not pass the exam on their first attempt may retake the exam for a $50 fee.

For registration information and a printable registration form, contact OSU Extension Mahoning County at 330-533-5538 or visit the Mahoning County Extension website: https://go.osu.edu/servsafefall26.

Salem Regional Medical Center only tri-county hospital to report zero CLABSI events in latest CMS data

SALEM – New federal data shows that 405 hospitals nationwide reported zero central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) from July 2024 through June 2025 — and Salem Regional Medical Center (SRMC) is the only hospital in the tri-county area to achieve this milestone.

The update, released May 13 by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), includes infection-prevention performance for five major types of healthcare-associated infections collected through the CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network. These measures reflect how often patients develop infections during an inpatient stay compared to similar hospitals.

CMS reports that the measures apply to all patients in acute-care hospitals, including adult, Medicare, and non-Medicare populations.

“This recognition reflects the exceptional work of our clinical teams and their unwavering commitment to patient safety,” said Dr. Anita A. Hackstedde, President and CEO of Salem Regional Medical Center. “Achieving a zero CLABSI rate is a direct result of our staff’s vigilance, expertise and dedication to providing the highest standard of care for every patient we serve.”