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Salem honors lives lost in Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on 25th anniversary

SALEM — The city of Salem honored the lives lost in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, on the 25th anniversary of that historic day in a memorial ceremony Friday. Friday marked 25 years since four commercial airplanes were hijacked in a coordinated terrorist attack which left 2,977 ...

Nearly 30 dogs found inside Fairfield Avenue home

COLUMBIANA — A Fairfield Avenue home that was found to have nearly 30 dogs inside on Wednesday was already on the city’s radar for ongoing code-related concerns and property maintenance. City Manager Lance Willard said the city has been working with the property owner of the home in the 700 block of Fairfield Avenue for months. “We had also received complaints regarding barking and had concerns about the overall condition of the property,” he said. He added that as city staff were preparing to address other issues at the property they made the decision to contact the ...

Dispatch remains hot topic between Wellsville Fire Department and village council

WELLSVILLE — Fire Chief Barry Podwel’s request to transfer dispatch services for Wellsville Fire Department (WFD), which also dispatches for Wellsville Police Department, continues to remain a hot topic between the chief and village council, which has tabled or denied his request multiple times for nearly a year. The matter was the center of a debate during the Sept. 1 meeting of the Wellsville Village Council when Podwel during his report to council said he still wants to turn dispatch over to the county and Council President Keith Thorn responded saying he does not see how that ...

Brother and sister carry on the breast cancer fight

Sunday’s Pink Out Pickleball Tournament the Canfield Swim and Tennis Club will begin at 8 a.m. for advanced players and 11 a.m. for beginners. To sign up on Saturday, visit https://signup.com/go/uQUaApg. --- CANFIELD — In 2024, Canfield graduate Nick Folsom teamed up with then junior ...

On the calendar

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 ...