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Salem Regional Medical Center remains among nation’s cleanest hospitals

Local News September 25, 2026

SALEM – Salem Regional Medical Center (SRMC) continues to be recognized as one of the nation’s cleanest hospitals, earning a spot on Becker’s Hospital Review’s list of the Cleanest Hospitals in the United States for the third consecutive time. The distinction includes just 381 hospitals nationwide that were awarded a 5-star rating for exceptional cleanliness from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). “Our cleanliness rating comes directly from patient feedback gathered through the CMS hospital patient satisfaction survey,” said Anita Hackstedde, M.D., SRMC ...

POLICE

Police News September 25, 2026

Sheriff’s Office — A woman on Brown Street, Center Township, reported at 8:25 p.m. Wednesday that another woman from Salem Alliance Road, Salem pulled into her driveway with her vehicle and was sitting there, then left, with the incident caught on video. A deputy spoke to the other woman and told her not to go on the property, per the Center Township woman. — A deputy was dispatched at 4:40 p.m. Wednesday to Harvey Avenue, Center Township, for an unruly juvenile report. The report was sent to Columbiana County Children Services. — Deputies responded to an address on ...

County board of developmental disabilities to hold informational day at Lib’s Market

Local News September 25, 2026

SALEM – The Columbiana County Board of Developmental Disabilities (CCBDD) will hold an informational day at Lib’s Market, 474 E. State St., Salem, on Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 9 to 11 a.m. Patrons visiting Lib’s during these hours can enjoy a free cup of coffee and learn more about the ...

The Barnes Agency welcomes Michael and Hanna Barnes

Local News September 25, 2026

DAMASCUS, Ohio — The Barnes Agency is welcoming Michael and Hanna Barnes to the family-owned agency as licensed Medicare insurance agents. They will work alongside agency founder Tim Barnes, who has served Medicare clients since 2011. For many people, Medicare can be difficult to understand. There are important decisions to make and knowing where to turn for answers can make all the difference. At The Barnes Agency, clients will sit down with someone they trust and receive straightforward and honest answers to their Medicare questions. Michael and Hanna join the agency ahead of ...

Lisbon council agrees to reduce food truck fees

Local News September 25, 2026

LISBON — Lisbon Village Council agreed to reduce food truck fees to $50 per year and Mayor Peter Wilson dropped the idea of a preferred trash hauler program when council met this week. The zoning committee of Lisbon Village Council met prior to the council meeting and Councilwoman Linda Donnalley said the members all agreed to bring the price down from what was in the new zoning code. She wasn’t even sure how the higher fees were determined. Other members of the committee included Councilman Zachary Smith and Councilwoman Susan Temple. The issue of the food truck fees came up at ...

Fogle Author Series to kick off at Rodman Public Library Sept. 28

Local News September 25, 2026

ALLIANCE – Twelve years in the making, Jennifer Mandula released her first novel in March 2026. Six months later, “The Geomagician” is finding some success and Mandula, who describes herself as the writer of fun, romantic, cozy-ish fantasy that flirts with the dark, is anticipating the ...