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Salem man accused of sex crimes involving children found competent

Local News July 21, 2026

LISBON — A Salem man charged with rape and multiple other sex-related acts involving two children over multiple years was declared competent to stand trial. Mark E. Knight, 58, North Ellsworth Avenue, appeared in a wheelchair in the custody of a deputy for the hearing Monday before Columbiana County Common Pleas Court Judge Megan Bickerton. During the brief hearing, Bickerton accepted the competency evaluation which found him competent. His defense attorney, Terry Grenga, indicated she recently filed a motion for a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity and requested a sanity ...

River Museum hosts John Hancock program

Local News July 21, 2026

There were approximately 35 people in attendance at the River Museum in Wellsville on Sunday, where William Johnson portrayed John Hancock. Hancock was famed for his signature and, it should be noted, that he was the first delegate in the Second Continental Congress to commit treason against ...

On the calendar

Local News July 21, 2026

TUE/7-21 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Bocce at Boardman Park, 5:30 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Canfield That Quilt Group I Belong To (TQGIBT), 7 p.m., he Rotary Building at Fair Park on Oak Street; Christmas in July will begin at 4 p.m. as members create an assembly system to sew festive pillow cases to be donated to Children’s Hospital. At 6 p.m. set-up will begin for the Quilt Challenge – Things With Wings. Members are also reminded to bring their Charity Quilts this month. For information, call Jeanne 330-507-4672. Columbiana Area 17 Workforce Development Board ...

Salem Concert Series to feature music of John Williams

Local News July 21, 2026

Composer John Willams is known for creating musical scores for blockbuster movies including Star Wars, Home Alone, Harry Potter, Hook, and ET. This Friday, the Salem Quaker City Band will present “A Tribute to John Williams” at 7 p.m. at Waterworth Memorial Park in Salem. Admission is ...

Local News July 20, 2026

EAST PALESTINE — The village’s youth are learning new skills and sharing their knowledge to the older generation. The Learn to Teach/Teach to Learn students presented village council recently with projects they have completed over the last several months. The after school program for middle school students has been ongoing for the better part of a year, Village Manager Antonio Diaz-Guy said. “It is the result of cooperation between school staff, community sponsors, and village council. It is one of the many ways that the village, our schools, and our community are coming ...

Minerva Free Summer Concert Series to feature Findy Sparky

Local News July 20, 2026

MINERVA — Finding Sparky will perform on Minerva’s Municipal Park stage as part of the village’s free summer concert series, Saturday, July 25, 7-9 p.m. Finding Sparky is a versatile three-piece band, playing rock, rhythm and blues. The Sandy Springs Brewing Company beer truck will ...