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nature+nurture maker’s market returns Saturday for 4th annual celebration of makers, nature, creativity and community

SALEM – The 4th annual nature+nurture maker’s market returns to Historic Downtown Salem Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., once again coinciding with Freed Fest and bringing together kidpreneurs, artisans and makers, local organizations, educators, musicians, and families for a day celebrating creativity, craftsmanship, curiosity and community. This year’s market features more than 30 vendors and community guests, wrapping the downtown block around nature+nurture. Highlights include The Ohio State University Department of Entomology’s interactive United Titanium Bug Zoo, a ...

Nights on North Market to celebrate America’s 250th birthday

MINERVA – Nights on North Market in Minerva on Friday, Aug. 14, will celebrate America’s 250th birthday with live music, art, food and drink, children’s activities, Power Slam Pro Wrestling, shopping, and more. The Market Street Art Spot will host a reception, 5-9 p.m., featuring the ...

On the calendar

TUE/8-4 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Bocce at Boardman Park, 5:30 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Chester Brooke Hancock Food Security Team, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 600 Indiana Ave.; schedule appointment at 304-748-7850 Ext. 1002 East Liverpool American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Peter Metrovich Community Center Needles and Hooks (crochet and knitting group), noon-2 p.m., Carnegie Public Library Community Room East Palestine Magic Show with Everhart Magic, 1 p.m., East Palestine Library Eagles kitchen open 4-8 p.m., Salisbury steak with mashed potatoes and ...

Community Briefs

Salem Historical Society monthly meeting The Salem Historical Society monthly meeting will be held at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 11, at Shelter 1 in Centennial Park. Bring own tableware and a dish to share. Hotdogs with condiments and beverages will be provided. Margie Goldner, president of the Austintown Historical Society, will present a program on Austin Log Cabin and Strock Stone House in Austintown. GreifShare program at Lake Mount Church of Christ Lake Mount Church of Christ, 6290 state Route 7, New Waterford, is hosting GriefShare starting Aug. 16 at 6 p.m. GriefShare is a ...

Youngstown State University

2026 Spring Dean’s List Sydney Adkins of East Liverpool, majoring in College Credit Plus. Sawyer Aikens of New Springfield, majoring in Pre Radiologic Technology. Courtney Anderson of Negley, majoring in Primary/Primary Intervention Specialist Education. Rachel Bacha of Columbiana, majoring in Criminal Justice. Ethan Baker of Lisbon, majoring in Fire Science. Matilda Beagle of East Liverpool, majoring in Pre Nursing. Joseph Becher of Petersburg, majoring in Accounting. James Best of Columbiana, majoring in Finance CFP Track. Katlyn Bilbo of East Palestine, majoring ...

Minerva to host Stark Parks program, stargazing event

MINERVA – Minerva’s Municipal Park will host “Wildlife Rehabilitation,” a Stark Parks program, on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 10:30 a.m., at Minerva’s Municipal Park Stage. Meet some of Stark Parks live animal ambassadors. These animals cannot be released back into the wild due to their ...