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Canfield Fair welcomes new technology for 179th year

CANFIELD — The 179th Canfield Fair starts Wednesday and this year it will be smothered in new technologies. Some programs are a first for the fair. “This year, we went with all-online registration,” Fair Director George Roman said. “We were online for everyone from vendors to those ...

Nearly a year after final approval, derailment payments still on hold

EAST PALESTINE — Today marks 11 months since a federal judge signed off on the $600 million class action settlement between Norfolk Southern and residents who lived or worked within 20 miles of the 2023 East Palestine train derailment. Nearly a year after final approval was granted and over ...

4 applicants seek empty BOE seat at Beaver Local

LISBON — A new member is expected to be selected for the open seat on the Beaver Local Board of Education in September. The board met in special session on Aug. 20 and interviewed each of the four people who met the Aug. 11 application deadline. The four people to seek the seat recently ...

Patricia Ann ‘Patsy’ Davner

Patricia Ann ‘Patsy’ Davner 1937-2025 SALEM — Patricia Ann “Patsy” Davner, 88, died Friday, August 22, 2025. Patsy was born August 6, 1937 in Lisbon, a daughter of the late Arthur E. and Dora I. (Helman) Sloss. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Eells-Leggett-Stauffer Funeral ...

Director of Environmental Health resigns in Salem

SALEM — The Director of Environmental Health has resigned from the health department. During the board of Health’s meeting Wednesday Health Commissioner Kayla Crowl said that she had been notified by Director of Environmental Health Alan Masters that he intended to resign his position ...

Police

Salem — Officers responded to the 500 block of South Broadway Avenue at 12:31 p.m. Thursday for a report of telecommunications harassment. The caller has previously filed a report against the same person who is violating their bond agreement by talking to the caller. The caller advised that ...

Junior Fair continues evolving

CANFIELD — The Junior Fair is continuing to evolve in its new location at the south corner of the fairgrounds, and this year will see a new contest, expanded programs, and continued traditions. This year, the Junior Fair will host the second Junior Fair Royalty program. Prior to 2024, the ...

Mahoning County Agriculture Society will honor inductees at fair

CANFIELD — Agriculture has been a cornerstone of the growth and development of Mahoning County since the county was formed in 1846. Those involved in agriculture have been a vital part of the community and its growth. The purpose of the Mahoning County Agriculture Hall of Fame is to ...