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Minerva Homecoming set for June 10-13

Local News June 4, 2026

MINERVA – Minerva’s 103rd annual Homecoming will be Wednesday through Saturday, June 10 to 13, in Municipal Park. The event will kick off with the Homecoming parade Wednesday, June 10, 6 p.m. Lineup is at Minerva Middle School, and the route is south on Bonnieview, west on Line Street, north on Market, east on Lincoln Way, and ending at Minerva High School. Registration forms are available at the Minerva Fire Department, 505 E. Lincoln Way, Minerva, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., through June 9. On June 10, registration will be available at the fire department 3:30 to 5 p.m. For more ...

James Hannon appointed dean of Kent State-Salem

Local News June 4, 2026

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

Local News June 4, 2026

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

Local News June 4, 2026

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

Local News June 4, 2026

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

Local News June 4, 2026

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 ...