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SAT/9-12 Beloit West Branch High School Class of 1970, 10 a.m., Brickhouse in Sebring Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St.; Shoppe is closed during street fair. Grace Church Street Fair Chicken BBQ, Grace Church, 140 S. Main St., 2 p.m. until sold out; adults $14, children $9 East Liverpool Second Harvest food distribution, 10-11 a.m., East Liverpool First Church of the Nazarene, 670 Walnut St. Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center open 1-5 p.m.; Wildlife Watchers: Bird Watching Basics: Habitats, Counts, Feeder Watches, and Tally Sheets., 11 ...

Salem parks to follow city in cybersecurity compliance

SALEM — The parks department will follow the city’s lead in cybersecurity compliance. In a special meeting Tuesday, the parks commissioners voted unanimously to “recognize the city council’s decision” to utilize Struthers-based IT firm ECMSI to meet new state mandated cybersecurity requirements set by House Bill 96 “due to the overwhelming security threats to public funds.” “House Bill 96 is guiding the state of Ohio to put things in place to be mindful and protective of public funds. Our parks department is in agreement with the decision made by city council, and ...

Lisbon school board gives student food drive a lift

Lisbon’s school board gave the Lisbon Police Department’s “Fill a Cruiser” event a lift on Thursday evening. The event invited shoppers to donate food items in support of David Anderson High School Student Council’s food drive contest with United Local School District. The annual ...

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New York City Bus trip planned for Dec. 12 Attila Samu, choral director for Salem High School, will be providing another bus trip to New York City. This is his 13th annual trip to the city that he has coordinated. This trip is for any age; however, those under 21 must be accompanied by an adult. The charter bus will depart from Salem High School’s back parking lot on Friday, Dec. 11 at 11 p.m. and arrive at the Rockefeller Christmas tree and the “Today” show at 7 a.m. on Saturday morning, Dec. 12. There will be at least two stops before getting into the city for people to ...

Barnyard Buddies enjoy friendship and celebrate accomplishments

The Barnyard Buddies 4-H Club wrapped up another successful 4-H year at the Columbiana County Fair. After months of hard work, dedication and preparation, members brought their projects to the fair and showed off everything they had learned throughout the year. From working on projects to ...

Minerva’s Oktoberfest set for Sept. 26 in Municipal Park

Celebrate fall at Minerva’s Oktoberfest on Saturday, Sept. 26, noon to 8 p.m., in Municipal Park with live music, food, crafters, children’s activities, contests for all ages, a beer garden, craft breweries, and a winery. There is no admission fee for the festival. Live music begins at ...