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Salem traffic light to be replaced with hybrid

SALEM — The traffic signal at the intersection of North Lincoln Avenue and East Sixth Street will be replaced with a hybrid signal. During city council’s meeting Tuesday, council voted unanimously to approve a resolution authorizing the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to replace the current traditional four-way traffic signal with a “pedestrian hybrid beacon.” City Councilwoman Jayne Bricker asked why the signal was being changed by ODOT, citing concerns about the volume of traffic in the area during school dismissal due to its close proximity to the Salem High ...

East Liverpool superintendent shares summer achievements and back to school preparations

EAST LIVERPOOL — The East Liverpool schools superintendent recently provided board members with highlights of summer achievements and an update on back to school preparation. Superintendent Jonathan Ludwig shared the information with board members during Thursday East Liverpool City Schools Board of Education meeting, starting by welcoming to the district the new staff members who were present. Ludwig then shared how East Liverpool students continued to excel in athletics, academics, music and innovation over the summer. He congratulated Arionna Olmdsted-Huffman for her ...

On the calendar

MON/7-27 East Liverpool Free Shared Blessings Community Luncheon, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., St. John Lutheran Church, 400 Hill Blvd.; dine-in only Preschool Story Time, 6 p.m., Carnegie Public Library Community Room East Palestine Toddler Play Group, 11 a.m., East Palestine Library Eagles kitchen open 4-8 p.m., hamburger gravy with mashed potatoes and vegetable, $9; 330-886-0397 Public Hearing in reference to alley vacation on the former Jasar property, 6:30 p.m., municipal building Village council, 7 p.m., municipal building Lisbon Free Family Search Center, 10 a.m.-noon, Church of ...

Registration open for Columbiana’s ‘Art in Her Heart’ exhibit and sale

COLUMBIANA — The Firestone Cultural and Custodial Committee, a 501(c)3 organization, invites the community and art lovers and buyers across the region to the second annual “Art in Her Heart” Idabelle Firestone Fine Art Exhibition and Sale, a one-day celebration showcasing the works of ...

Salem Hunting Club to host Lowell Iden Memorial fundraiser Aug. 1

SALEM – The Salem Hunting Club will host its 23rd Annual Lowell Iden Memorial Trap Shoot and Breakfast Fundraiser Aug. 1. The event is open to the public. The all-you-can-eat breakfast will be served 7 to 11 a.m. for $8. Trap shooting starts at 9 a.m. Cost is $5 per round (ammo not ...

Local McDonald’s manager honored with prestigious award

WELLSVILLE — Gary Rosohac, general manager for the Wellsville McDonald’s located at 100 Lisbon St., has been honored with the prestigious Outstanding General Manager Award. This award is presented annually to a select group of general managers who demonstrate exceptional leadership. Only ...