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Alleys in Monroeville targeted
Brush Creek Township trustees invite the residents from the Monroeville area to attend the April 14 meeting. This will be the opportunity for questions and answers regarding the closing of several alleys in this area. Residents will be given the chance to voice their opinions and sign the petition for the county commissioners to complete the process. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. at the senior center.
Corn beef and cabbage for St. Pat's
The East Palestine Eagles, 320 E. Taggart, are still taking orders for their St. Patrick's Day Irish drive-thru dinner on Wednesday. Times are 4-6 p.m. or sold out. The dinner consists of corn beef, cabbage and potatoes, roll and dessert for $8 or a reuben sandwich and bag of chips for $7. To guarantee a dinner/meal, call 330-853-8483 as soon as possible.
Drive up for a rigatoni dinner
The Lisbon Presbyterian Church will hold a drive-thru dinner from 4-5 p.m. Wednesday, March 24. The meal consists of rigatoni and meatballs, salad, roll and cake for $8. Tickets are required and can be obtained by calling the church office, 330/424-5107). Someone is there from 9 a.m. to noon; leave a message at other times.
Handweavers group to gather
The East Ohio Handweavers Guild will meet at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Leetonia Library. The program will be texture weaving on pin loom. All are welcome; if you have a pin loom please bring it. Enter through the back door of the library.
McArtor awards available
Beaver Local, Lisbon, Salem, Sebring, West Branch, Louisville and Marlington are among area districts where high school students are eligible to apply for the annual Mona McArtor Scholarships given out by the Quota Club of Salem. The $500 college scholarship is awarded to high school graduates pursuing a career in the speech/audiology field; call Michele Bara 330 938-6405
Learn the history of baseball cards
"Pop Culture Through Baseball Cards and Language" will be presented via Zoom at 6:30 p.m. March 24. Presented by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and hosted by the PLUS libraries, this free virtual program will offer attendees the opportunity to learn about the effects of the Civil War on the growth of baseball, the creation of tobacco and gum cards, the role of Topps executive Sy Berger in baseball card popularity, and the way cards reflect changes in fashion and lifestyle. Attendees will also learn popular baseball terms and phrases and how they are used as part of language in everyday settings. To register, contact one of the PLUS libraries in the county, Columbiana (482-9669), East Palestine (426-3778), Lepper (424-3117), Salem (332-0042) or Wellsville (532-1526).
Grab and go meal
Free grab and go meals will be offered on Saturday, March 20, at the Columbiana First Presbyterian Church, 28 E. Park Ave. Four meals maximum per vehicle and one meal per person in the vehicle will be served drive-thru style from 3 p.m. until gone. The event is being sponsored by the Columbiana County Connections: the Presbyterian Church, Blossom Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Capital Senior Living, Legacy Christian Home Care, and Community Hospice.
COVID testing offered
Covid-19 testing will be available to Mahoning County residents starting Monday at New Middletown Plaza, 10397 Main St. Testing will be available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday through May 15. All insurances are accepted (including Medicare and Medicaid). Uninsured individuals will also be accepted. There are no out of pocket costs for testing. Individuals can expect test results within 24 to 48 hours.
This is an effort to increase COVID-19 testing opportunities for Mahoning County residents. The testing sites will be operated by Visit Healthcare, a healthcare company focused on emergency response. Testing is provided through the partnership of Visit Healthcare, New Middletown Plaza, Mahoning County Health District, and Core Bio Labs.
For information or to sign up visit www.visithealthcare.com.
Krapfen sale at Salem Saxon Club
The Salem Saxon Club is holding a Krapfen sale. The raised donuts will be available for pre-order through March 31 at $7 per dozen. Pick up is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon April 3 at the club on state Route 9. To order call 330-332-0940 or 330-337-0250 and leave a name, phone number and number of donuts.
Salem Easter Egg Hunt
Salem Parks and Recreation with Berkshire Hathaway and Stouffer Realty will present an Easter Egg Hunt at 11 a.m. April 3 at Waterworth Memorial Park off Sunset Boulevard. Hunts will be held from children under 5 years at 11 a.m.; children ages 5 through 7 at 11:15 a.m.; and children ages 8 through 10 at 11:30 a.m. Masks must be worn and social distancing followed, with no congregating.
Steak or chicken salad sale
The Washingtonville VFW Auxiliary Post 5532 will hold a drive-by steak or chicken salad sale from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the post home, 575 S. County Road. The salads include all fresh ingredients, fresh cut fries, choice of dressing and roll. Cost is $10. Order at 330-427-2533.
Masons serving fish dinners
The Negley Masonic lodge, 50873 Richardson Ave., will hold a drive-thru fish fry from 4-7 p.m. Friday. Cost is $10 cash only. The dinner includes Battered fried fish, french fries or mac and cheese, coleslaw, roll and cupcake. Call ahead at (330) 426-4293; remember the number given to you.
Alzheimer's education programs
The Alzheimer's Association will launch a series of new virtual statewide Alzheimer's education programs in an effort to reach more Ohio families impacted by Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Many of the programs will include a physician specialist to allow participants to ask specific questions about diagnosis, research, treatment and support.
The first "Ask an Expert" virtual webinar is 6 p.m. Thursday. The topic is "Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia Q&A" with Dr. Julie Suhr, director of clinical training for the Ohio University Department of Psychology. During this program participants will learn the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia; stages and risk factors; current research and treatments available for some symptoms; and Alzheimer's Association resources.
To register for this and upcoming programs, call 800-272-3900. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link to participate.
Upcoming topics include:
April 29: Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors at noon with Dr. Kathleen Rogers, Chief of Service in Geriatric Medicine at Cleveland Clinic Akron General.
May 13: Effective Communication Strategies from noon to 1 p.m. A doctor from the West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute will be the guest presenter
June 3: Dementia Conversations Thursday June 3 from 11a.m. to 1p.m.
Office closed due to pandemic
Due to the COVID pandemic the Salem News lobby in Lisbon is temporarily closed to the public. To drop off a payment, use the drop box on the window. To place an ad or for our circulation or editorial departments, call 330-424-9541 and follow the prompts.