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Phillips Christian Church welcomes new minister

Local News July 10, 2026

SALEM – The Phillips Christian Church recently welcomed Dr. Rick Cherok as its new minister. Cherok was born and raised in Barberton, Ohio. After completing two bachelor’s degrees from Kentucky Christian University and two master’s degrees from the University of Akron, he gained his PhD in United States Religious History from Kent State University. In addition to serving as a professor of history at Cincinnati Christian University, Ozark Christian College, and Kentucky Christian University, Cherok has held ministries in Arkansas and Ohio. Along with being widely published ...

Robin Yocum returns for community discussion of The Last Hitman

Local News July 10, 2026

EAST LIVERPOOL — Readers will have the opportunity to meet bestselling author Robin Yocum on Wednesday, July 23, when he returns to East Liverpool for a free community discussion of his novel, The Last Hitman, the featured selection for On the Same Page, the community’s One Community Read ...

Rotary Club of Salem names new president, welcomes new member

Local News July 10, 2026

The Rotary Club of Salem welcomed Lesley Kline as its new president for the 2026-2027 fiscal year in its meeting Tuesday. Kline is the owner of Kast Iron Soda Works on East State Street, and has been a member of Salem Rotary since 2021. (Submitted photo by Brittany Maniscalco)

Community Briefs

Local News July 10, 2026

Elkton Museum open Fridays in July The Elkton Museum will be open to the public every Friday in July from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The museum is located next to the Church Hill Covered bridge behind the former Lock 24 Restaurant, 42087 state Route 154, Lisbon. TQGIBT to meet July 21 That Quilt Group I Belong To (TQGIBT) will meet at 7 p.m. July 21 at The Rotary Building at Fair Park on Oak Street in Canfield. The July program includes a variety of events. 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 ...

On the calendar

Local News July 9, 2026

THU/7-9 Beloit West Branch Athletic Boosters bingo, booster hall, 26701 U.S. Route 62; doors open at 4:30 p.m., early tickets called at 6 p.m., and Jumpin’ Jack (53 numbers or less for $1,500) called at 6:45 p.m., followed by regular bingo. Kitchen open, instant tickets and computers available. Info at 330-509-1209. Boardman DARE Singles Group, Music at Boardman Park, 6:30 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Calcutta Young at Heart, 12:30 p.m., Long’s Run Trinity Presbyterian Church, 15851 Long’s Run Church Road; this week Polly Bonner will host a beach party. The event is ...

Barnyard Buddies learn about Hillcrest Farms operations

Local News July 9, 2026

The Barnyard Buddies 4-H Club had two exciting meetings during May and June that provided members a chance to learn, explore and have lots of fun together. In May, the club members visited Hillcrest Farms for a tour of the farm’s greenhouse. Members learned how the greenhouse operates, ...