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Salem allows organizations to decide on DORA for events

SALEM — Salem’s Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) will be renewed for the next five years, but will not be in effect for the Super Cruise this year. The city council voted unanimously to approve two ordinances concerning the DORA in its meeting Tuesday. One ordinance officially renews the DORA for the next five years, fulfilling the city’s legal obligation to officially review whether to continue the DORA every five years, including a public hearing for feedback on the DORA which was held on May 7. The second ordinance removes the prohibition against the DORA being in ...

Wellsville hires new village administrator

WELLSVILLE — Wellsville has a new village administrator. Wellsville Mayor Bob Boley announced during Tuesday’s meeting of the Wellsville Village Council that he hired Jerry Medley as the new village administrator, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of Jeff Cope. Council ...

Hanoverton community observes Memorial Day

HANOVERTON — Hanoverton Village gathered on Sunday, May 17, to honor the memory and sacrifices of local military veterans during its annual Memorial Day Service. The community event commenced with a patriotic parade moving from Pelley Park to Betz Park. Leading the procession was the ...

Trump cites East Palestine train derailment for support of Railroad Safety Act

EAST PALESTINE (WKBN) — President Donald Trump cited the Feb. 3, 2023, train derailment disaster as a reason for Congress to include the Railway Safety Act in the Surface Transportation Bill. “I am, therefore, strongly urging Congress to include the Railway Safety Act, which I strongly endorsed in 2023, in the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill,” Trump stated in a recent Truth Social post. “I am asking all Republicans to vote YES when this Bill comes up as an Amendment in the Transportation Committee this week.” Trump visited East Palestine shortly after the ...

Salem Summer Concert Series returns to Waterworth Memorial Park June 7

SALEM — The Salem Summer Concert Committee and the Salem Parks and Recreation Department are excited to provide free concerts at Waterworth Memorial Park again this summer as part of the annual Summer Concert Series. The 2026 series is set to begin 6 p.m. June 7 with the Quaker City Band ...