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United Local Schools Honor Rolls

Local News June 22, 2026

Fourth Quarter Elementary Distinguished Honor Roll Fourth Grade: Natalie Bland, Jordan Borovitcky, Jackson Dustman, River Edwards, Adalynn Greathouse, Logan Hilton, Tenley Jackson, Laney Kennedy, Karter Marshall, Mason Mellott, Remi Morris, Madelynn Morrison, Ava Noble, Brock Russo, Holden Shoff, Lillian Stryffeler, Julian Van De Loo, Sabrina Walker, Lily Woolf, Sarah Woolf, Elizabeth Young, Ella Zehentbauer Merit Roll Fourth Grade: Vincent Baker, Triston Beagle, Josie Briceland, Joseph Bussard, Kaleb Detchon, Aubree Dustman, Jax Everett, Charley Good, Maxwell Grubbs, Brycen ...

Pedestrian hit, killed in Perry Township identified: OSHP

Local News June 20, 2026

PERRY TWP. (WKBN) — The Ohio State Highway Patrol has identified the pedestrian hit in an accident in Perry Township Friday night. According to OSHP Lisbon, an Oldsmobile traveled off the right side of the roadway and hit a pedestrian, identified by OSHP as Amanda J. Speigle, 35, of Salem, at 6:17 p.m. on State Route 45 in front of the Salem Golf Club. Speigle was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, and she later passed away at the hospital, according to OSHP. The driver of the car was unharmed. Departments on scene included OSHP, Perry Township Police ...

West Branch school board to seek PI levy in November

Local News June 20, 2026

BELOIT — The West Branch school board is asking residents for money to complete capital improvement projects. The board is seeking a 1-mill, five-year permanent improvement levy on the November ballot. If approved, the levy will generate $440,000 annually. The cost to homeowners would be $35 per year per $100,000 of home value, or approximately $2.92 per month. Permanent improvement funds may only be used for projects such as building repairs and renovations, safety and security upgrades, infrastructure improvements, equipment purchases, and other capital expenses. These funds ...

REAL ESTATE

Court News June 20, 2026

Butler Township Amy Beth Sanor to Richard Taylor and Rebecca Clark, home on Carey Road; $265,000 Columbiana Mark A. Huston (successor) to John W. Weaver, home on Lucretia Lane; $350,000 Holly Short to Stephen W. and Jamie L. Sinn, home on Bell Avenue; $269,500 East Liverpool Imagine Your Image LLC to John and Nanci Carr, home on Thompson Avenue; $49,900 Carl and Shirley Johnson to Darlene Kane, other residential structures on West Ninth Street; $2,000 East Palestine James L. and Tina L. Freeman to Stephen Alan Worley, home on West Street; $135,000 Liverpool ...

Community Briefs

Local News June 20, 2026

Banquet of Lisbon DW Dickey will sponsor the Banquet of Lisbon from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday at New Lisbon Presbyterian Church. The menu will include rotisserie chicken, parsley potatoes, smoked baked beans, applesauce, Baker’s Dairy ice cream and beverages. Take outs after 6 p.m. if available. All are welcome. Free to the public. Salem Chamber After Hours The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce will host Business After Hours at Home Instead, celebrating one year in Salem, from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in Courtyard Square, 657 E. State St., Salem. The event will include raffle prizes, ...

Salem Concert Series to feature The Chardon Polka Band

Local News June 20, 2026

“The Most Feared and Powerful Polka Band in the Industry,” The Chardon Polka Band will perform at 6 p.m. Sunday at Waterworth Memorial Park in Salem. Known for their eccentric style, audience participation and polka-rock covers of songs, this band puts a new twist on polka. Admission is ...