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Salem Kiwanis to honor local veterans

SALEM — Salem Kiwanis will be hosting a luncheon honoring local veterans. The sixth annual Kiwanis Veterans Luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 5 at the First Christian Church Fellowship Hall at 1151 E. Sixth St. The luncheon will feature an opening and closing ceremony ...

Salem council approves two annexations from Perry Township

SALEM — City council approved agreements for two proposed annexations in its meeting Monday. Council voted unanimously approve two resolutions authorizing Mayor Cyndi Baronzzi Dickey to enter into intergovernmental agreements for two annexations of property in Perry Township. One annexation concerns an approximately 10.241-acre property off Salem Parkway West and Beechwood Road. The other concerns 17 parcels along Depot and East Pidgeon roads. Both agreements have a term of 30 years and if the annexations are approved will see Perry Township receive payments from the city equal ...

Community Briefs

Spaghetti dinner to benefit child’s fight against JEB WELLSVILLE – A spaghetti dinner benefit and Chinese auction will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Eagles Banquet Hall, 327 Main St. to support Waylon Hyder in his fight against JEB (Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa). Cost is $10 per person and includes spaghetti, salad, roll, dessert and drink. Local businesses are encouraged to donate items for the Chinese auction. For donation information contact Michele Coen at 309-863-0587 or Ethan George at 330-303-6496. Tops 1341 meeting Tops 1341 met at the Glenmoor Presbyterian ...

United Local hires new buildings and grounds supervisor

HANOVERTON — The United Local School District has hired a new buildings and grounds supervisor. Earlier this month the board approved the hiring of Michael Varley on a three-year contract, effective Oct. 2, to replace Thomas Clemens who is retiring. The board also approved Clemens’ retirement during the meeting. District Superintendent Lance Hostetler said that Varley was highly recommended. According to minutes of the board meeting, Board member BethAnn Rinto also said that Varley has experience in different areas of the job, including HVAC. Clemens’ retirement took ...

On the calendar

FRI/10-23 Canton RTIP meeting, 9 a.m., Stark County Office Building Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 20 percent off black and/or orange items. East Liverpool VFW Post 66 Bingo, 6:30 p.m.; 25 cents a card, five cards for a $1, 50 cents coverall; pizza and fresh popcorn available for purchase East Palestine Way Station, open 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 109 W. Rebecca St. Stepping On, 10 a.m., East Palestine Library EPHS Class of “58” Lunch, 11:30 a.m., Das Dutch Haus in Columbiana East Palestine Moose Fish Fry, 4 to 7 p.m., carry ...

Blood drive planned at Beaver Local

LISBON — A blood drive is being planned at the Beaver Local School District. Student Council representatives Addie Green, McKenzie Ash, and Mason Boggs shared the plans with the Board of Education earlier this month. The drive is scheduled for Nov. 5 in partnership with the American Red Cross. According to information available online, requirements for the drive are that an individual must be at least 17 years old (or 16 with parental consent); must be in good health and weighing at least 110 pounds. Appointments can be scheduled via the American Red Cross. Photo ID is ...