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Salem Walking Tour to highlight abolitionist history, Teach Truth Day of Action

SALEM — On Saturday, community members are invited to explore Salem’s lesser-known history through a guided walking tour highlighting the town’s role in the abolitionist movement. The event will begin at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church on Second Street. Participants will visit locations where prominent figures such as Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, Parker Pillsbury, and other abolitionists spoke, organized and advanced the cause of ending slavery, including the Mt. Zion AME Zion Church, the Hicksite Quaker meeting house, and Hawley’s Grove. The program will open ...

Leetonia police: Charges expected after girl found eating out of dumpster

LEETONIA (WKBN) – Police say charges are expected after an 8-year-old girl was found eating out of the dumpster at a Leetonia daycare. Leetonia police chief Allen Haueter said they began an investigation after receiving a call Thursday from a local daycare, where people there found the child outside. The girl was taken to Akron Children’s Hospital in Boardman and was then placed with relatives. Haueter said one guardian was at home, sleeping, when investigators went to the girl’s home, and the other guardian was at work. The girl’s stepsiblings were also removed from the ...

REAL ESTATE

Butler Township Josh and Cara Fidoe to Michael and Olivia Fidoe, home on Winona Road; $215,000 Center Township Norma Calvin and Berverly Clingerman to SLW Development LLC, home on state Route 45; $150,000 Great Trail Investments LLC to Glenn and Heidi Keaton, home on state Route 517; $219,000 Columbiana Alan E. and Marjorie J. Douglas to Jack Steckla, home on Bittersweet Drive; $130,000 Daniel and Shelly Erdel to Rogan and Ezra Stewart, home on North Pearl Street; $150,000 Kristopher S. Reash to Joanne and Duane S. Utkewicz, home on Juniper Drive; $490,500 Ryno the ...

THE COURTS

Municipal LISBON — In Columbiana County Municipal Court, a case against Daniel F. Lattanzio, 31, North Beaver Street, Lisbon, was bound over to the county grand jury for fifth-degree felony receiving stolen property for allegedly being in possession of a stolen 2011 silver Lincoln MKZ on June 3 in Lisbon. He was fined $50 for loud exhaust. Cases against Patrick A. Lattanzio, 37, North Beaver Street, Lisbon, were bound over to the county grand jury for third-degree felony tampering with evidence and misdemeanors of operating a vehicle impaired second offense and driving under ...

Salem concert series to feature Pipe Dreams Sunday

Pipe Dreams will be playing contemporary hits of the 60s, 70s and 80s Sunday at 6 p.m. at Waterworth Memorial Park in Salem. Admission is free. Saluting You BBQ will be serving barbeque with a Mexican twist, and Totally 80’s Ice Ice Cream Shoppe will be available for dessert. Tickets will be ...

New CAA Salem Health Center holds open house

SALEM – The new CAA Salem Health Center, 600 E. Second St., held an open house Tuesday. Salem Chamber of Commerce representatives as well as Salem business people and residents were on hand to tour the new larger facility that houses a private waiting area, front desk reception area, a ...