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Annual SHS Alumni Weekend celebration to coincide with Freed Fest and Nurture Maker’s Market Aug. 7-9

SALEM — The Salem High School Alumni Association will sponsor the annual SHS Alumni Weekend celebration Aug. 7, 8, and 9, coinciding with the 2026 Freed Fest and Nature and Nurture Maker’s Market in downtown Salem. Several classes will be celebrating their class reunions with special events at different locations. On Friday night at McCulloch Park in the downtown, SHS alumnus Joe Rottenborn from the Class of 1966 will present an “Old Time Favorites” concert from 6 to 8 p.m. Salem’s newest SHS alumnus, Logan Bricker from the Class of 2026, will then perform guitar music from 8 ...

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Edward Jones car show Aug. 15 Edward Jones, 2380 Southeast Blvd., Suite B, Salem, will host its 2nd Annual Cruising with Thanks Car Show from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15. The event will feature classic cars, prizes, food and refreshments. RSVP at 330-332-1256 by Aug. 5. Rogers School Auction Aug. 28 The Rogers School Auction benefiting Pine Hollow Amish School will be held at 5 p.m. Aug. 28 at 46208 Pine Hollow Road, Rogers. Raffles include meat package from Kill Creek meat $10 per ticket or for $50 for six; $500 cash $5 per ticket or $20 for five; as well as several ...

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THU/7-30 Beloit West Branch Athletic Boosters bingo, booster hall, 26701 U.S. Route 62; doors open at 4:30 p.m., early tickets called at 6 p.m., and Jumpin’ Jack (56 numbers or less for $1,500) called at 6:45 p.m., followed by regular bingo. This week features computers for $25. Also, now through August, any player bringing in a school supply will receive a free 3-on with admission purchase. Info at 330-509-1209. Boardman DARE Singles Group, Birthday Night at the church, 7-9 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Canfield MCCTC Adult Career Center Enrollment Open House, 6 p.m., ...

Youngstown Playhouse hosting auditions for youth production

YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Playhouse has announced auditions for the first youth production of the upcoming 102nd Season - The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon! (one-act) by Don Zolidis. Auditions will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 13th and from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15 in the Moyer Room of The Youngstown Playhouse (600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown). Callbacks will be held if necessary by invitation only on Monday, Aug. 17 starting at 6 p.m. Director Shiloh Hart is seeking a cast of as many as 20 8-18 year olds for this Youth Production. Interested ...

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Shawshank Redemption screening at Waterworth Memorial The Salem Parks Commission will host a screening of The Shawshank Redemption Saturday at the Waterworth Memorial Park Bandshell as part of the America 250 celebration and Ohio Goes to the Movies. Food and snacks will be available starting at 8 p.m., with the movie starting at dusk. State Route 9 daily closure State Route 9 between Brussel and Arbor roads will be closed from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 3 through 7 for culvert maintenance work. Detour will be state Route 171 west to state Route 43 north, state Route 43 north to state ...

Great-grandchildren of late constable honor him at D.C. memorial

From left, Isabella, Eliza and Charlotte Thompson, three great-granddaughters of the late constable Roy N. Painter of Hanoverton, honored him while visiting the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C., on the anniversary of his death in the line of duty July 13, 1965. ...