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Canfield Fairgrounds hosts first-ever Ag Day

CANFIELD — The story is often told of the little boy who was asked where his food comes from and replies the grocery store. While it is in a sense true, it goes a little deeper and fourth graders around the county got to experience where it all begins during the first-ever Ag Day at the Canfield Fairgrounds through a joint effort of The Ohio State University Extension and the Mahoning County Farm Bureau. “We have eight schools and 34 individual classes participating, including all Youngstown City Elementary students,” said Alex Kennedy, OSU Extension coordinator. “We partnered ...

Salem observes 20th annual National Day of Prayer

SALEM — The annual Salem Area National Day of Prayer gathering was held Thursday at the Salem Memorial Building.  This year marked the 75th annual Day of Prayer nationally, and the 20th annual gathering in Salem. The theme of this year’s program was “Glorify God Among the ...

Salem council passes first reading honoring Earle Bruce

SALEM - The city council Thursday held the first reading of an ordinance which would rename a section of East Pershing Street in honor of a famous former Salem coach.  If approved, the proposed ordinance would give the section of East Pershing Street in front of Sebo Stadium between Lincoln and Ohio avenues the honorary designation “Earle Bruce Way” in memory of the eponymous hall of fame coach.  First discussed in an April 21 meeting of the public services committee, the honorary designation was proposed by Salem Athletic Hall of Fame Chairman Matt Mowery. At that meeting ...

Closure of Saltwell Road intersection extended

LISBON — The closure of Saltwell Road from state Route 45 to Dickey Drive has been extended nearly a week, with the road expected to reopen May 14. Lisbon Water Department Senior Plant Operator Chris Peterson announced the extended closure, saying the project to replace a collapsed sewer line is taking a little longer than expected. Originally, he thought they would be able to reopen the road today, but that’s no longer the case. Motorists in Lisbon trying to reach the post office, the Board of Elections, the Department of Job and Family Services, Veterans Service Commission ...

Lisbon council addresses ‘no parking’ sign

LISBON — Lisbon Village Council addressed a complaint about the recent appearance of a no parking sign on East Washington Street near Ketchum’s Kreations by agreeing to a temporary sign of no parking here to corner. That would leave room for at least two parking spots at the business, Mayor Peter Wilson said. The no parking here to corner will be a safe distance west of a nearby driveway to the east end of the business, which will allow parking in front of the business for now until village council has a chance to study the situation further. Business owner Tammy Ketchum spoke ...