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James Hannon appointed dean of Kent State-Salem

Kent State University’s Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Melody Tankersley recently announced that James Hannon, Ph.D., has been appointed dean and chief administrative officer of the Kent State Salem and Stark campuses, effective June 1, providing overall leadership ...

Eagle Scout project refurbishes Beloit flag pole, clock tower

Mason Prolongo, center, recently completed his Eagle Scout project with other members of Boy Scout Troop 101 of Alliance by refreshing the flag pole and clock tower in Beloit. The project included sanding down and repainting the flag pole, and installing a new rope and flag. Volunteers also ...

Camp Fire youth day camps available

Camp Fire youth agency’s day camps at Camp Taoka, located on Echo Dell Road next to Beaver Creek State Park, are open to all youth and there is still time to register. Preregistration is required. Camps are June 15-18 for youth entering grades kindergarten through third grade ($125), July 13-16 for youth entering fourth through seventh grade ($135) and July 27-30 for youth entering second through fifth grade ($135). Financial aid is available. Activities include (depending on age) archery, swimming at Y, visiting wildlife center, kayaking, arts and crafts, STEM projects, learning about ...

West Branch FFA enjoys busy May

BELOIT – The West Branch FFA has had a very busy May. First, the chapter traveled to Columbus for the 98th Ohio FFA State Convention at the Celeste Center. The chapter achieved multiple milestones. Reporter Isabella Higgins won the Gold Rated Reporter award. Also, seven members earned ...

Leetonia man accused of attacking officers to remain in mental health facility

LISBON — A former Leetonia man accused of attacking a Leetonia police officer and trying to take his service weapon in October 2024 and attacking a deputy sheriff in April 2024 will remain committed to a mental health facility. Randy A. May, 48, formerly of Mill Street, had a six-month review for continued commitment during a hearing in Common Pleas Court before Judge Megan Bickerton. Bickerton found that based on a report of Heartland Behavioral Healthcare, May remains a mentally ill person. She also found that the least restrictive commitment alternative available, consistent ...

Three people seriously injured in Salem Township crash

LISBON — Troopers from the Lisbon Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating a two-vehicle crash that left three people seriously injured at 12:59 a.m. Wednesday at the intersection of state Route 45 and Teegarden Road, more commonly known as the bottom of the ski slope in Salem Township. According to a patrol press release, a 2017 Chevy Impala was traveling southbound on state Route 45 when an eastbound Chevy S-10 on Teegarden Road failed to yield at the stop sign and was struck by the Impala in the intersection. State Route 45 was temporarily shut down due to the ...