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THE COURTS

Court News October 10, 2026

Common Pleas NEW CASES Jessica Szelazek, East Third Street, Salem, and David Lapin, Boardman; dissolution sought. Kimberly Bright, West Wilson Street, Salem, and John Bright, Painter Road, Salem; dissolution sought. Sharon Karnofel, power of attorney for Steve Karnofel, Crestview Road, Leetonia, vs. Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, Columbus, et al.; appeal of administrative appeal decision by ODJFS. Capital One, N.A., Independence, vs. Gregory P. Mascher, West North Avenue, East Palestine; collection sought of alleged $2,540 debt. DOCKET ENTRIES U.S. Bank National ...

Annual Trail of Treats returns on Oct. 18

Local News October 10, 2026

SALEM—The community favorite Trail of Treats returns on Oct. 18. Salem families looking to get into the Halloween spirit early and enjoy an afternoon of family fun can look forward to the 11th annual Trail of Treats from 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 18 at Waterworth Memorial Park. The annual event is sponsored by the Salem Parks Department, Salem Area Chamber of Commerce and Curing Retinal Blindness Foundation. It offers children aged 12 and under an opportunity to collect treats, without any tricks, at no cost. Parks Director Kelli Pastore said more than 60 groups have signed up to hand ...

Neeld Road closure for underpass resurfacing, drainage

Local News October 10, 2026

Neeld Road in Unity Township will be closed between state Route 558 and Paggett Road for three weeks beginning Tuesday for road resurfacing and drainage at the Norfolk Southern Railroad underpass bridge. Neeld Road north of the bridge will be open to traffic.

POLICE

Police News October 10, 2026

Sheriff’s Office — A deputy was dispatched at 11:10 p.m. Wednesday to Knox School Road at Georgetown Road, Knox Township, for an injured deer on the side of the roadway, but didn’t find the deer. — Deputies arrived at 10:18 p.m. Wednesday at Pleasant Valley Mobile Home park, Creek Road, New Waterford, for a disturbance complaint of unknown people yelling to call 911. Upon arrival, deputies met with a man from Bunker Hill Road, Fairfield Township, who reported he met his ex-girlfriend, who resides on Woodland Avenue, Salem, at the entrance to the mobile home park due to her ...

Tom McKenna children’s plays donated to the Lepper Library

Local News October 9, 2026

LISBON – Tom McKenna, local actor, producer, teacher, musician and artist, has donated his original scripts of children’s plays to the Lepper Library. McKenna has been a pillar of the Lisbon arts community for many years. He has donated his collection of original scripts to the Lepper ...

West Branch Fall Homecoming Court

Local News October 9, 2026

West Branch High School will crown its homecoming queen on Friday, Oct. 16, prior to the West Branch-Alliance football game. The dance will be held the following day. Homecoming court members include, from left, front row, Brianna Clark, Makenna Woost, Alinee Bacconi, Ellyana Biskup; back row, ...