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Salem exploring oil and gas lease

SALEM — The city has taken the first step toward a potentially leasing city property for the collection of oil and gas. During its meeting Tuesday, the city council voted unanimously to approve a resolution authorizing City Service Safety Director Joe Cappuzzello to request proposals and enter contracts for an oil and gas lease for all municipal owned property. Cappuzzello said the city had received inquiries about a potential lease from two developers with proposed rates of $4,500 to $4,750 per acre and that one of the companies had requested 1,200 acres. However, he said that as ...

Wellsville school board addresses student services

WELLSVILLE – The school board Monday approved multiple actions regarding student services. The board approved the eighth and ninth grades and CCP American History class field trip to Washington, D.C., the Special Education Model Policies and Procedures, the GCL Education Services for the 2026-2027 school year, an agreement with NRG Business Marketing LLC through June 30, 2028, and the Gifted Identification and Service Plan for the 2026-2027 school year. Under fiscal matters, the board accepted donations of $25 for Nutrition Services and $20 for Spirit Club; the financial report as ...

Community Briefs

Hammondsville Road to close for culvert pipe repair A portion of Hammondsville Road (also known as Dry Run) in Yellow Creek Township will be closed for 24 hours Tuesday, Oct. 27, due to a major repair on a culvert pipe. Travis Barcey and Family to sponsor Banquet in Salem The Dine In or Drive Thru Banquet in Salem will be served from 5 p.m. until the food is gone Monday at the Salem Memorial Building, sponsored by Travis Barcey and Family. The menu will include penne pasta and meatballs, green beans, applesauce, fresh vegetables and fruit, mandarin oranges. Dine in will park in ...

Going Batty at Beaver Local

Beaver Local first-grade students participated in Camp Fire’s “Going Batty” nature program. Students explored the world of bats and learned why they are so important to the balance of nature. Pictured, from left, Charliann Lockhart, Kaidynn Bair, Taje Marsden and Emma Mathess, students ...

Kent State East Liverpool PTA students donate to Focus Hippotherapy

EAST LIVERPOOL – Students from the Kent State University-East Liverpool physical therapist assistant program observed National PTA Month by donating $500 to Focus Hippotherapy. Each year, PTA students from the Kent East Liverpool campus find unique ways to increase awareness about their ...

Scarecrow contest winners

The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce and Salem Public Library have selected the winners for the annual “Scarecrow Shenanigans” scarecrow design contest. Winners were selected for three age groups: child, adult, and senior. The child winner was 7-year-old Ethan Clunen who dressed his ...