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Interim superintendent named in Salem

SALEM — The Salem school board named Curriculum Director Jamie Kemats as interim superintendent during a special meeting Wednesday, to continue the legacy left behind by Superintendent Sean Kirkland, who passed away Monday. “Over the next few months while Jamie is serving as ...

Iran war has US farmers worried about the cost and availability of fertilizer

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Tennessee farmer Todd Littleton expects to pay $100,000 more for fertilizer this season, a 40% spike from his bill last year thanks to the war in Iran — and he is scrambling to cover that extra cost. "The problem is, is we're so strained financially coming into this ...

CCBDD plans informational day in East Liverpool

EAST LIVERPOOL — The Columbiana County Board of Developmental Disabilities (CCBDD) is hosting an informational day from 10 a.m.-noon, March 25 at Steelnative Coffee, 201 East Fifth St. Staff will be on hand with information about how to access the board’s programs for individuals with ...

Lisbon pool will not open in 2026, mayor optimistic about 2027

LISBON — Lisbon Mayor Peter Wilson said he’s optimistic the swimming pool will be open in 2027, but he’s still saying the pool will not open this year due to repairs needed for the filtration system and repairs to stop leakage. Wilson said the splash pad will be open, but he said he ...

Liverpool Township fire chief tells trustees it’s been a busy month

LIVERPOOL TOWNSHIP — Fire Chief Jacob Russel, Liverpool Township Volunteer Fire Department, told the trustees during Tuesday’s Liverpool Township Board of Trustees meeting that it has been a busy month for the fire department with a motor vehicle accident and multiple fires. Due to ...

Ham donation

Perry Lodge #185 recently donated hams to the Salvation Army in Salem. They will be used for the upcoming Easter holiday. The hams were supplied by Moore Farms in Canfield. Pictured are Captain Amber Imhoff of the Salvation Army and Ryan Barrett, Worshipful Master of Perry Lodge. (Submitted photo)

On the calendar

WED/3-18 Canfield South Range school board, 6 p.m., K-12 Building That Quilt Group I Belong To (TQGIBT), 7 p.m., Rotary Building at Fair Park on Oak Street; program will feature a trunk show of handworked items completed by longtime member Ginger Mangie; information, Jeanne at ...

COUNTY BRIEFING

Spaghetti dinner rescheduled The spaghetti dinner scheduled for March 19, sponsored by the East Liverpool Masonic Temple Company, 422 Broadway St, is rescheduled for Thursday, March 26 from 4-7 p.m. Cost for adults is $15; children 12 and under $7.50. Meatball subs will also be available ...

Salem school board OKs buying property for parking at stadium

SALEM — The board of education approved a new property purchase in its meeting Monday. The board voted unanimously to authorize the purchase of 913 Pershing St. at a cost of $100,000 plus any costs associated with closing and transferring the deed not to exceed $15,000. Treasurer Mike ...