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Bat boxes donated to parks department

SALEM — Bats will have new, safe places to roost in the parks thanks to a local scout troop. Brownie Troop 80124 recently donated three bat boxes to the parks department. For their efforts the scouts earned a merit badge for planning and completing an eco-friendly conservation project. ...

Crestview renewed as a Purple Star School for the Class of 2025

COLUMBIANA — The Crestview School District’s support of military families and students has earned recognition from the state. The district announced in a press release that the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce recently renewed Crestview High School’s designation as a Purple ...

KSU-Salem: Dees receives the 2025 Friend of the Campus award

SALEM — Kent State University at Salem recently held its annual awards ceremony, during which students were recognized for their scholastic achievements. Also, during the event, David M. Dees, Ph.D., received the 2025 Friend of the Campus award, the highest honor presented annually to ...

KSU Student Awards Ceremony

SALEM — Kent State University at Salem recognized the academic achievements of several students during its annual Student Awards Ceremony, while also honoring the service of faculty, staff and its Friend of the Campus. The awards and recipients are: Academic Awards — Early Childhood ...

Commuity Calendar

FRI/4-25 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Card Night at Perkins in Boardman, 5 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Chester Allison Elementary School Career Parade, 9 a.m., immediately followed by a Touch a Truck event at Chester City Park Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 ...

Town & Country Garden Club holds April meeting

EAST PALESTINE – Last week there were 17 members present at the April meeting of the Town & Country Garden Club of East Palestine. President Darlene Exposito welcomed members to the meeting and said the blessing before inviting all to enjoy the snack. This month’s snack committee was ...

Rabies Vaccination Clinic set for May 10

EAST LIVERPOOL — The East Liverpool City Health District is partnering with East Liverpool’s Community Animal Clinic to host the annual city-wide Rabies Vaccination Clinic from noon to 2 p.m. May 10 at the entrance to Westgate School, 810 W. 8th St. The awning provides shelter from wind or ...

SRMC ‘Volunteer of the Year’

SALEM – Arla Hull was recently honored as Salem Regional Medical Center’s (SRMC) “Volunteer of the Year.” Hull retired in 1992 from a career in banking to help watch her grandchildren and began volunteering at SRMC’s Lobby Information Desk in 2017. She has also previously served as ...

County Briefing

Flight 93 Memorial trip Lisbon Historical Society still has openings for the trip to the Flight 93 Memorial as well as the Flight 93 Chapel, Quecreek Mine Rescue Site and Coal Miner’s Cafe. The date is June 11 and the cost is $115. If interested or requiring more information, call Lisa at ...

McGown named Calcutta Rotary March Student of the Month

Beaver Local senior Evan McGown was recognized as the Calcutta Rotary March Student of the Month. He is the son of Mike and Alicia McGown. In high school, he is a four-year member of the marching band, a three-year member of the track team, the club treasurer for Leo club and Science club. ...