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SHS Athletic Hall of Fame honorees announced

Four individual athletes, one multi-champion coach, a record-breaking track team, the annual Joe Kelley Spirit of Salem Award winner, and thirteen legacy inductees comprise the “20 in 20” Salem High School Athletic Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025. The individuals are the late Walt Brian ...

Salem unions issue votes of no confidence in safety director

SALEM — Two unions representing city employees have presented the city council with votes of no confidence in city Service Safety Director Joe Cappuzzello. The city council was presented with formal votes of no confidence from American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees ...

Guilford Lake to be drained for dam rehabilitation project

LISBON — Anglers who fish at Guilford Lake will need to find a different spot to cast a line next year — the lake will be off-limits due to a dam rehabilitation project that will drop the water to an extremely low level in 2026. The project is part of an ongoing initiative by the Ohio ...

Red Barn no more

Demolition of the former Red Barn building at 763 E. State St., which previously served as the home of Josie’s Pizza, began Monday morning. The concrete slab on which the building stood will also be removed with the property set to be used for a mixture of public parking and additional green ...

Rockin’ Out Cancer returns to Knox Township backyard Saturday

KNOX TOWNSHIP — Rockin’ Out Cancer returns Saturday to assist families battling cancer. For the 14th year the annual event will raise funds for the battle against cancer, with 100% of proceeds supporting both those affected by cancer and research, with a portion of the proceeds also ...