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Police News June 5, 2026

Sheriff’s Office — An alarm was reported at 8:26 p.m. Wednesday at AG-PRO, U.S. Route 62, Knox Township. A deputy responded and found all doors and windows secure at ground level and all security cords on equipment secure also. — A man from Depot Road, Hanover Township, reported at 1 p.m. Wednesday that three years ago he gave a nephew a 1982 Chevy El Camino as a gift titled in the nephew’s name. He learned that the nephew passed away a week ago in Youngstown and his mother took the El Camino from where he lived, possibly to this county. He was told it’s a civil matter that ...

Salem Summer Concert Series kicks off with Rodgers and Hammerstein tribute

Local News June 5, 2026

The Salem Summer Concert Series kicks off Sunday. The Salem Quaker City Band, under the direction of Robert Barnett, will present “Celebrating Rodgers and Hammerstein,” starting at 6 p.m. at Waterworth Memorial Park in Salem. Admission is free. Jim’s Roadhouse Burgers and Beef will be ...

Jazmine Hughes receives Lisa Ensinger Award in Choral Excellence

Local News June 5, 2026

EAST LIVERPOOL — East Liverpool High School student Jazmine Hughes has been named the recipient of the Lisa Ensinger Award in Choral Excellence, a prestigious honor recognizing outstanding character, leadership and dedication within the school’s music program. The award was created in ...

Sebring students celebrate special “Senior to Senior” project with Copeland Oaks residents

Local News June 5, 2026

SEBRING – Sebring teacher Nicole Mathias had a special assignment for her senior English students this year. Students were challenged to participate in a “Senior to Senior” experience with local senior citizens. What began as an assignment to strengthen students’ interview and ...

Salem council gives paving project the green light

Local News June 5, 2026

SALEM — City council gave final approval for a joint paving project with the Ohio Department of Transportation in its meeting Tuesday. Council voted unanimously to approve a resolution authorizing City Service Safety Director Joe Cappuzzello to enter into an agreement and approve cost sharing amounts as required with the Ohio Director of Transportation for resurfacing improvements to Ellsworth Avenue from Mullins Street to West State Street, and State Street from the Salem Regional Medical Center to Cunningham Road. Council gave initial approval for the project in its Dec. 16 ...

East Liverpool school board approves contract renewals for 2026-2027

Local News June 5, 2026

EAST LIVERPOOL — The East Liverpool school board recently approved the certified contract renewals for staff members. During its May 28 meeting, the school board approved approved one- and two-year and continuing contracts for more than 60 staff members. Board members also approved multiple classified substitutes for the 2025-2026 school year, supplemental employees for the 2026-2027 school year, certified summer school appointments for 2026, administrative contract renewals for the 2026-2027 school year and classified appointments for the 2025-2026 school year. Certified ...