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Home Instead celebrates opening of Salem facility

In-home care provider Home Instead celebrated the opening of its first location in Columbiana County at 657 E. State St. in Courtyard Square with a presentation of the colors by the Disabled Americans Chapter Two Mahoning County Color Guard, a ribbon cutting by the Salem Area Chamber of ...

Cutrona pushes bills to protect kids, animals

Mahoning County’s state senator is taking steps to protect Ohio’s animals and its children. State Sen. Al Cutrona, R-Canfield, introduced three pieces of legislation recently to combat cruelty to animals and now has linked those efforts to child abuse prevention. On Wednesday, Cutrona ...

Major drug offender gets at least 19 years in prison

LISBON — An East Liverpool man originally indicted with a major drug offender specification was recently sentenced to at least 19 years in prison and could face up to six years more if the state decides to keep him longer. Joseph J. DeSarro, 32, appeared for sentencing earlier this week in ...

Antique store sets up shop in Lisbon

LISBON — Lisbon is steeped in history and charm — a quintessential example of quaint small-town Americana with a rich past. So it makes perfect sense that the newest business opening its doors in the village is a microcosm of what Lisbon is. Located at 126 E. Lincoln Way, Lincoln Highway ...

Escape artist set to wow the crowd at JAF

LISBON — International magician and escapologist Michael Griffin — an escape artist that has been featured on America’s Got Talent, Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Masters of Illusion, and numerous other TV shows worldwide — is bringing his escape talents to the Lisbon Johnny Appleseed ...

Ground is broken on Salem’s Shepherd of the Valley

SALEM — Ground was broken and construction was underway Wednesday for the new Shepherd of the Valley Senior Living Community, 600 Legacy Lane in Salem.  The community, which will sit on 34 acres, is expected to be completed by the end of 2027. It will feature 36 independent villas, a ...