Historical society holiday meeting

The Salem Historical Society invites the community to its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the Dale Shaffer Research Library at 239 S. Lundy Ave. Volunteers will share their plans for the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations in 2026. Highlights will include memorable merchandise, a fun contest for young people, and the stories behind the historic 2026 calendar. Attendees are asked to bring a plate of their favorite cookies to share. The meeting is open to the public, and everyone is welcome to join in the celebration.

United FY25Financial Statements

The United Local School District Board of Education has completed the Fiscal Year 2025 unaudited Financial Statements according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and filed them with the Auditor of State. These reports are available for public viewing at the treasurer’s office at 8143 state Route 9, Hanoverton, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

International Peace Light

COLUMBIANA – On Dec. 15, Cub Scout Pack 16 will carry the International Peace Light through the streets of Columbiana. The Peace Light is a small flame that originates from the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem and is shared worldwide each holiday season as a symbol of peace, hope, and goodwill.

The Peace Light is also continuously burning at Grace Church, the Pack’s Chartered Organization, creating a local beacon of light that the Scouts will carry through town. The Pack will depart from Grace Church at approximately 6:15 p.m., head toward Elm Street, and continue along Friend Street and East Park Avenue, stopping at selected houses and locations along the way to sing Christmas carols.

Community members are welcome to collect the Peace Light either outside their homes during the singing or at a designated anchor location along the route. Homeowners or visitors should bring a proper candle or a hurricane lantern to safely receive and transport the flame. The flame should be kept upright and away from flammable materials while being carried home.

This tradition allows the Scouts to actively participate in spreading peace and goodwill, while also connecting the community to a global symbol of hope during the holiday season. Families are encouraged to experience the Peace Light in person.

For information about Cub Scout Pack 16 or the Peace Light event, visit the club’s Facebook Page “Columbiana Pack 16.”

Trinity Lutheran Rummage Sale

The Trinity Lutheran Church, 930 N. 12th St., Sebring, will be holding a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday. Bell and thimble collections, books, cookbooks, Disney things, holiday decor, Vera Bradley purses, Christmas everything, Snoopy, sports items, decks of cards collections, shoes, clothes, Longaberger, housewares, glassware, DVD’s and much more. Check out pictures on the Trinity Lutheran Church Facebook page. All priced to sell. No early sales.

East Palestine Snowflake Festival

EAST PALESTINE — The annual Snowflake Festival in East Palestine is scheduled for Saturday. The Snowflake Festival is sponsored by the East Palestine Area Chamber of Commerce and this year’s annual festival has some added features as well as prior years’ favorites.

The day starts off with a pancake and sausage Breakfast with Santa by the East Palestine Rotary Club. The breakfast will be held at the Community Center at the Park from 9 to 11 a.m. and all ages are invited to attend. Bring a camera to take pictures with Santa.

Snowflake Headquarters located at the Village Municipal Building (85 N. Market St.) will open at 10 a.m. The chamber will again offer the popular Snowflake Trail/Scavenger Hunt. Stop in Snowflake Headquarters and pick up a scavenger hunt program and visit the stops along the Snowflake Trail. There are a lot of very nice prizes which have been donated by local businesses. Participants will need to bring your completed Snowflake Trail/Scavenger Hunt form back to Snowflake Headquarters before 4:15 p.m. to be eligible for a prize.

Santa’s Secret Workshop will be held in the East Palestine Elementary School Gym from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a variety of vendors for Christmas shopping.

Stop in the Library from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to look at the beautifully crafted Gingerbread Houses that have been made by community members and vote for the favorite.

A large maze with blown in snow will be located downtown for everyone to enjoy. There is no charge to go through the maze.

A vendor and craft show was added this year where participants will find a variety of homemade crafts for their Christmas shopping. The vendor and craft show is located at 77 N. Market St.

Stop at Christmas Tree Lane where you will see beautifully decorated trees by organizations and businesses in the community. The Town & Country Garden Club will be at this location with a bake sale and a craft sale. The trees are on display Bea’s Insurance, 31 N. Market St.

Shop all day at local businesses which will be offering specials for the day. Getting hungry……take and break and grab some food at the various restaurants and food trucks throughout town.

The Snowflake Festival wraps up for the day with the annual Christmas Parade sponsored by the Moose.

This annual fun event is for all ages.