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Salem schools preview new K-8 building

SALEM — The Salem City School District gave the community a preview of the district’s new K-8 school building. During the school board’s meeting Monday, Project Architect Chris Bader and Project Executive Joe Swantek of Hammond Construction said the district’s new $57 million K-8 ...

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Fairfield Ruritan Club Chicken Barbecue Fairfield Ruritan Club will be serving barbecue chicken dinners Saturday, Oct. 3, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Grace Church on South Main Street in Columbiana. Dinner includes half a chicken, baked potato, green beans, apple sauce and a cookie. Tickets are $12 in advance and $13 at the door. Carry out only. For tickets call Rick at 330-921-1173. Proceeds benefit local community projects. Lisbon Cemetery Notice In order to complete leaf collection and removal, the Lisbon Cemetery requires all potted flowers, bouquets, and in-ground decorations be ...

Crestview Class of 1966

Fifteen members of the Crestview Class of 1966 met for their 60-year reunion at classmate Ray Ward’s retreat in New Waterford Sept. 12. A covered dish dinner and lots of conversation formed the agenda for the evening. Pictured from left, front row, Vicki Windram, Candy Hawkins, Lynn Garver, ...

Not in Kansas anymore

SALEM — Dorothy, the scarecrow, the tin man, the cowardly lion, and the Wizard of Oz himself are stepping off the silver screen and walking down the yellow-brick road to the Salem Community Theatre this week. The beloved characters of the Wizard of Oz were out and about in Salem Saturday ...

Crestview High School Class of 1966

Fifteen members of the Crestview High School Class of 1966 met for their 60-year reunion at classmate Ray Ward’s retreat in New Waterford Sept. 12. A covered dish dinner and lots of conversation formed the agenda for the evening. Pictured from left, front row, Vicki Windram, Candy Hawkins, ...

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Hanoverton Canal Days Hanoverton will celebrate its community spirit and local history during Canal Days on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. along Plymouth Street. The event will feature a variety of vendors, food, a car show, a memorial parade and activities for the whole family. Visitors can enjoy hot dogs provided by the Hanoverton Fire Department, beans and cornbread served by the Historical Society, and coffee from Meg’s Coffee. The Spread Eagle Tavern will offer special selections at the back entrance. A bake sale will also be hosted by the Presbyterian Church. Car ...