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Salem honors lives lost in Sept. 11, 2001 attacks

The city of Salem honored the lives lost during the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, on the 25th anniversary of that dark day with a memorial ceremony at Lincoln Plaza Friday. The ceremony included a discussion of the history of Sept. 11, 2001, and its aftermath, sharing of personal ...

Salem soda pops up for history in Niles

NILES – Kast Iron Soda Works came to Niles on Thursday to give a “History of Soda Fountains” presentation at the McKinley Birthplace Home that was open to the public. Located in Salem, Kast Iron is an old-school style soda bar partnered with America250-Ohio as an official ...

139th Columbiana Street Fair kicks off with parade

The 139th annual Columbiana Street Fair kicked off Thursday with a parade lead by the American Legion Post 290 Color Guard. The annual festivities will continue through Saturday. (Photos by Morgan Ahart)

Memorial ceremony will precede football game

SALEM — The Salem Athletic Boosters Club will celebrate America’s 250th birthday and honor the lives lost in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, during a pre-game ceremony at the Salem High School football game this evening. Athletic Boosters President Tony Maniscalco said that the club had raised more than $11,000 for a pre-game ceremony at Sebo Stadium this evening. The ceremony will include a 21-gun salute by the Salem AMVETS Post 45 Honor Guard; a memorial wreath ceremony featuring Father Joseph Ruggieri of St. Paul Church and St. Paul Elementary, Police Chief J.T. ...

Salem parks to follow city in cybersecurity compliance

SALEM — The parks department will follow the city’s lead in cybersecurity compliance. In a special meeting Tuesday, the parks commissioners voted unanimously to “recognize the city council’s decision” to utilize Struthers-based IT firm ECMSI to meet new state mandated cybersecurity requirements set by House Bill 96 “due to the overwhelming security threats to public funds.” “House Bill 96 is guiding the state of Ohio to put things in place to be mindful and protective of public funds. Our parks department is in agreement with the decision made by city council, and ...

Trial rescheduled in alleged charitable donations theft

LISBON — The jury trial for Amanda M. Kiger and River Valley Organizing for allegedly stealing charitable donations for personal use is now rescheduled for 8:30 a.m. Feb. 16. Kiger, 53, Center Street, East Liverpool, appeared via telephone for a status hearing Thursday in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court after her vehicle broke down while she was en route to the courthouse. Judge Scott Washam spoke with her via speaker phone to confirm she agreed to having her jury trial that had been scheduled for Oct. 13 continued at the request of her defense attorney, T. Robert ...