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Salem council approves ordinance regulating short-term rentals

SALEM — City council approved a new ordinance setting regulations on short-term rentals in its Feb. 3 meeting. First discussed in a Jan. 27 meeting of the rules and ordinances committee, the ordinance will establish regulations for short-term rental units like those listed on services like ...

Valentine’s Day Breakfast

Angels for Animals will host a Valentine’s Day Breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Andrews Hall, 4750 W. South Range Road, Canfield. Breakfast will include pancakes, scrambled eggs, cheesy potatoes, bacon, pastries and drink. Cost is $14; children 5 years and under are free. The event ...

Wellsville Care and Share October Senior of the Month

The Wellsville Care and Share Community Club (formerly the Wellsville Lions Club) has chosen Clayten Kersey as the Senior of the Month for October 2025. Clayten is the son of Rachel Zelasko of Wellsville. Clayten has been an active member of the Choir and Ebony and Ivory Show Choir, as well ...

Calcutta Rotary Learns About LEAP

The Calcutta Rotary Club met Thursday at the Peter Metrovich Community Center. The guest speaker was Stu Wallace, executive director of the LEAP Hub. Wallace discussed a new entrepreneurial program sponsored by the LEAP Hub. This program will assist with business models, financial basics, ...

St. Ann Church pierogi sale

St. Ann Church, 323 S. 15th St., Sebring, will hold its annual Lenten pierogi sale Fridays Feb. 20 through March 27, while food lasts. Lunch, dinner and carry out is available from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The menu includes halushki for $3, pierogies for $1 each or $12 a dozen (potato and cheese, ...

Keith’s Law enhances County 911 Disability Registry

LISBON —On Oct. 25 Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 144 into law on Oct. 25.  Known as Keith’s Law, the bill broadens the scope of Ohio’s Communications Disability Law by expanding the statewide disability registry beyond communication disabilities. The law now encompasses a ...

Wellsville youth explore different traditions through library programs

WELLSVILLE —Area children learned and experienced some of the traditions associated with the Chinese New Year when the Wellsville Carnegie Public Library hosted a Lunar New Year Celebration with Hoi Wah on Tuesday.  Wah, who is the Wellsville Fiscal Officer, is of Chinese descent and ...

Numerous candidates file for Valley congressional seat in primary

U.S. Reps. Michael Rulli, one of two incumbent Republicans who represent the Mahoning Valley, drew numerous challengers. In the 6th District, Rulli, R-Salem, will face a GOP primary challenge from Jullie Kelley of Monroe. Rulli was elected in June 2024 to an unexpired term and then to a full ...

Tressel shares information on workforce initiative

CHAMPION — Job seeking is notoriously daunting, time-consuming and can be emotionally draining. The goal of a new initiative in Ohio is to simplify and personalize the job seeking process by providing a seamless means to find a job or career training. Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel visited Kent ...

3 Republicans file for Mahoning commissioner

YOUNGSTOWN — Three Republicans are vying to be the party’s nominee for Mahoning County commissioner, while state Rep. Lauren McNally won’t face opposition in the Democratic primary for the position. Republicans filing by Wednesday’s deadline for commissioner were Canfield Mayor Don ...