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Salem Concert Series to feature Swingtime Big Band

Bringing the big band sounds of Glen Miller, Tommy Dorsey and other favorites, the Swingtime Big Band will perform Sunday at 6 p.m. at Waterworth Memorial Park in Salem. Admission is free. Jim’s Roadhouse Burgers and Beef is returning with sandwiches and sides, while Totally 80’s Ice Ice ...

Phillips Christian Church welcomes new minister

SALEM – The Phillips Christian Church recently welcomed Dr. Rick Cherok as its new minister. Cherok was born and raised in Barberton, Ohio. After completing two bachelor’s degrees from Kentucky Christian University and two master’s degrees from the University of Akron, he gained his PhD in United States Religious History from Kent State University. In addition to serving as a professor of history at Cincinnati Christian University, Ozark Christian College, and Kentucky Christian University, Cherok has held ministries in Arkansas and Ohio. Along with being widely published ...

Lisbon Landmark Foundation to host boxed lunch fundraiser

LISBON – The Lisbon Landmark Foundation will hold a “Yankee Doodle Boxed Lunch” fundraiser July 18 to raise money to restore historic buildings in the village’s downtown. The lunch features a classic Dagwood Sandwich (roast beef, turkey, ham, cheddar and Swiss cheeses and all the ...

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THU/7-9 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 (53 numbers or less for $1,500) called at 6:45 p.m., followed by regular bingo. Kitchen open, instant tickets and computers available. Info at 330-509-1209. Boardman DARE Singles Group, Music at Boardman Park, 6:30 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Calcutta Young at Heart, 12:30 p.m., Long’s Run Trinity Presbyterian Church, 15851 Long’s Run Church Road; this week Polly Bonner will host a beach party. The event is ...

Ice Cream Social at Village Comes Alive Saturday

The Friends of Beaver Creek State Park are holding an ice cream social as part of the monthly Village Comes Alive from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday in Pioneer Village. The public is invited to come enjoy many flavors of homemade ice cream, watch grain being stone ground in Gaston’s Mill and tour the historic buildings which will be open and manned by the group’s volunteers.

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WED/7-8 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Music at Woodworth Park, 7 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 County Columbiana County comissioners meeting, 9 a.m., downtown courthouse, Lisbon. Columbiana County Veterans Service Commission, 10 a.m., CCVSC office East Liverpool Friends of the Carnegie Public Library book sale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Carnegie Library’s Community Room East Palestine East Palestine Library, Health Coaches for Hypertension Control, 11 a.m.; Drop-In Book Club, 6:30 p.m. Hanoverton United school board, 5:30 p.m., conference room Lisbon Arc Class with Jacob ...