Road closure

Old State Route 45/CR448A in Madison Township will be closed to all traffic from state Route 518 south to state Route 45 beginning April 28 for a bridge deck replacement. Local access will be either side of the project. The completion date is May 6. Project cost is $111,111.11 through Ohio Public Works Commission and local funds. Shook Company LLC of Canfield is the contractor.

State Route 164 chip and seal

Work will begin on April 27 to chip seal state Route 164 from Bergholz in Jefferson County through Carroll County, ending in Salineville. Traffic will be maintained with flaggers. The completion date is Sept. 30.

State Route 45 chip and seal

Work will begin May 1 on a project to chip seal eight miles of state Route 45 from state Route 7 to U.S. Route 30 and a section of state Route 39 from state Route 7 to just south of West Street in Wellsville. Traffic will be maintained with flaggers. The completion date is Sept. 30.

Tour season Open House

The Salem Historical Society will host a free Open House to celebrate the Grand Opening of its 2026 tour season on Sunday, May 3 from 1 to 4 p.m. The event will feature two special exhibits for visitors to enjoy. “Salem 250” will showcase the contents of the time capsule buried at Liberty Centre in 1976, along with highlights from the community’s Bicentennial celebrations. In addition, attendees will be the first to view a newly commissioned painting by local artist Amanda Huk, depicting the interior of the historic Grand Opera House/Grand Theatre. Guests can also enjoy light refreshments during the event. The society’s gift shop will be open, offering a variety of 2026 commemorative items. Visitors should enter at 208 S. Broadway Ave., where additional tours will also be available. The open house is free and open to the public.

Salem Banquet

The Dine in or Drive Thru Banquet in Salem from 5 p.m. until the food is gone Monday at the Salem Memorial Building will be sponsored by Friends of the Banquet. The menu will include sloppy joe’s, augratin potatoes, applesauce, fresh vegetables and fruit, and peaches. Dine in will park in designated area behind the building and proceed to front door. Drive thru will line up in lot behind the building; one meal per individuals in the vehicle. No parking in the library lot. For information or to sponsor a Banquet call Patty Colian at 330-831-2169; visit www.thebanquetinsalem.org.