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Banquet in Salem The Dine in or Drive Thru Banquet in Salem will be served from 5 p.m. until the food is gone Monday at the Salem Memorial Building, sponsored by Lou Markovich in memory of his wife Cathy. The menu will include meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, green beans, applesauce, fresh vegetables and fruit, cookies. Dine in will park in designated area behind the building and proceed to front door. Drive thru will line up in lot behind the building; one meal per individuals in the vehicle. No parking in the library lot. For information or to sponsor a Banquet call Patty Colian at ...

Driver learns sentence for crash that killed elderly couple

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LISBON — A man who caused the deaths of an elderly Salem couple in a 2024 crash after falling asleep at the wheel sobbed as he was led away in handcuffs for a six-month jail term, twice saying “I am so sorry.” Kaylan Latrae Jones, 26, Cleveland, formerly Georgetown Road, Salem, faced ...

New pretrial set for horse deaths so defense can review evidence

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LISBON — A new pretrial has been scheduled at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 31 in the case against Heather J. Birkmire, who’s accused of cruelty to animals in the deaths of five horses last year at Pure Gold Stables in Salem Township. “I did receive a sizable amount of discovery I’m trying to go through. I’m asking for more time,” Birkmire’s defense attorney Ron Yarwood said. The state did not object to the continuance during a pretrial hearing Wednesday, with Columbiana County Assistant Prosecutor Jennifer Bonish acknowledging there was a very large discovery in this case and the ...

nature+nurture maker’s market returns Saturday for 4th annual celebration of makers, nature, creativity and community

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SALEM – The 4th annual nature+nurture maker’s market returns to Historic Downtown Salem Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., once again coinciding with Freed Fest and bringing together kidpreneurs, artisans and makers, local organizations, educators, musicians, and families for a day celebrating creativity, craftsmanship, curiosity and community. This year’s market features more than 30 vendors and community guests, wrapping the downtown block around nature+nurture. Highlights include The Ohio State University Department of Entomology’s interactive United Titanium Bug Zoo, a ...

Youngstown State University

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2026 Spring Dean’s List Sydney Adkins of East Liverpool, majoring in College Credit Plus. Sawyer Aikens of New Springfield, majoring in Pre Radiologic Technology. Courtney Anderson of Negley, majoring in Primary/Primary Intervention Specialist Education. Rachel Bacha of Columbiana, majoring in Criminal Justice. Ethan Baker of Lisbon, majoring in Fire Science. Matilda Beagle of East Liverpool, majoring in Pre Nursing. Joseph Becher of Petersburg, majoring in Accounting. James Best of Columbiana, majoring in Finance CFP Track. Katlyn Bilbo of East Palestine, majoring ...

Kiducation holds vendor market

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Kiducation in Wellsville recently held its first Community Vendor Market. The Kiducation Financial Literacy group set up a booth featuring homemade organic products, T-shirts and pins, and a hot dog sale. Jenna Myers was the mastermind behind the event. (Submitted photo)