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Opening of East Palestine pool must wait for arrival of electric panel

EAST PALESTINE — Those anticipating the opening of the village’s public pool in the park have to wait longer due to a delay in the arrival of necessary specialized equipment. The village notified the public via social media on Tuesday that the pool’s opening date has been delayed, with a date yet to be determined. The village originally hoped to hold a grand opening for the renovated new pool over Memorial Day weekend, but that was also delayed due to weather. “Despite heavy snowfall and an unusually wet spring, Village staff, contractors, and project partners have worked ...

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Minerva chamber to host stargazing night The Minerva Area Chamber of Commerce will host a stargazing night Wednesday, June 17, at Great Trail Golf Course, at about 9:15 p.m. The event is free, for all ages, and will take place near the #18 green, by the clubhouse. Drive to the end of the parking lot and turn left, then drive to the gravel lot. Great Trail Golf Course is located at 10154 Great Trail Drive, and cancellations will be posted on the Chamber Facebook page. For information, contact the Chamber office at 330-868-7979 or nathan.meadows@minervachamber.org. Volunteers sought for ...

Wellsville murals included in Ohio 250 Murals Across Ohio program

WELLSVILLE – The murals painted by self-taught muralist Gina Hampson along the Wellsville flood wall and at the American Legion Post #70 and along the front walls of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles #772 depicting veterans, Wellsville history and life in the Wellsville community has now ...

Minerva chamber recognizes businesses, individual at annual dinner

MINERVA – The Minerva Area Chamber of Commerce honored four local businesses and one individual during its 43rd annual dinner and Community Salute Awards May 21. The event began with a meet-and-greet with Pro Football Hall of Famer and former Pittsburgh Steeler player Jack Ham, followed by ...

Salem Historical Society added to NPS Network to Freedom

SALEM – The Salem Historical Society’s Underground Railroad Trolley Tour has been accepted into the National Park Service Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program. The Network to Freedom’s mission is to honor, preserve, and promote the history of resistance to enslavement ...

Salineville-Southern Local Athletic HOF Scholarships

Pictured receiving the Salineville-Southern Local Athletic Hall of Fame Scholarships of $500 each are Allyssa Shroades and Zacary Mayfield. Allyssa will be attending Kent State University pursuing a degree in nursing. Zacary will be enlisting in the Air Force Reserves and after basic training ...