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Three people seriously injured in Salem Township crash

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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 ...

Salem school board to hire Kemats for superintendent position

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SALEM — The Salem school board has selected the district’s new superintendent. Following an executive session for personnel matters, the board voted unanimously to hire Interim Superintendent Jamie Kemats for the permanent superintendent position for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school ...

Winona Ruritans hold May meeting

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WINONA — The Winona Ruritan Club held its May meeting May 26 at the Winona Friends Church. President Rob Doyle Jr. called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. and led the group in singing “America.” Homer Althouse gave an update of his wife’s Marilyn recent hospital stay and reported that she is at home and doing well. Althouse then gave the Invocation. The caterer served a dinner of tossed vegetable salad, baked chicken thighs and drum sticks, mac and cheese, a mix of steamed garden vegetables, chocolate chip brownies for dessert, water, iced tea and coffee. Secretary Elmer Lee ...

Community Briefs

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Outstanding Garden of the Month nominations Community members are encouraged to contact the East Liverpool Calcutta Area Garden Club at 330-532-9807 with any nominations for Outstanding Garden of the Month. East Palestine Firefighters Memorial Service is today The East Palestine Firefighters Association will hold its 131st East Palestine Firefighters Memorial Service at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Attendees will gather to honor fallen brothers and sisters who have served. The services are free and open to the general public. Light refreshments will be provided following the ...

On the calendar

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WED/6-3 Beloit West Branch school board, 5 p.m., high school media room; special meeting with executive session for personnel; no action to be taken. Village council workshop, 6 p.m., village hall; topics will include, but are not limited to, safety, streets and buildings and grounds. Boardman DARE Singles Group, Music at Woodworth Park, 7 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 East Palestine East Palestine Library, Friends of the Library Book Sale Preview ($5 admission fee), 4-6 p.m.; Board of Trustees, 6 p.m. Eagles drive thru stuffed chicken breast dinner, 4-6 p.m., ...

Wellsville principals wrap up 2025-2026 school year with positive notes

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WELLSVILLE – Wellsville Local School District principals wrapped up the year with positive notes. Principals Shelbie Householder, Garfield Elementary; Erin Clemmer, Daw Elementary; and Allison Scott, Wellsville Jr. Sr. High School, recognized their final Students of the Month for the 2025-2026 school year during the May 18 school board meeting. Students of the Month for May at Garfield include second-grade students Luca Dalrymple and Brea Williams, who were both recognized for being wonderful examples of what it means to be star students with positive attitudes and great ...