SALEM — The parks department and Salem Public Library are inviting the public to join them for the debut of a new book at the Storybook Trail. The Storybook Trail, located at Waterworth Memorial Park, will debut its next family friendly story today with Mo Willems’ “The Pigeon Needs a ...
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume talks on its nuclear program in seven days if the United States lifts its naval blockade of Iranian ports, waives sanctions on Iranian oil sales and observes a ceasefire that would include Lebanon. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi detailed the proposal to reporters outside the U.N. Security Council on Friday, saying it would also restart stalled talks with the U.S. on Iran’s nuclear program. “The seven-day timeline will start as soon as the United States accepts this plan,” he ...
The Glamorgan Castle Jeep Show and Duck Race will be held on Sunday, Oct. 4, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Glamorgan Castle in Alliance. Bring your Jeep (all models welcome) and park it on the castle lawn for an afternoon of fun. Non-Jeeps may park in the parking lot and enjoy the music, food vendors, and participate in the duck race at 3 p.m. Entry fee of $25 includes castle tours for two and your Jeep could win a trophy. Adopt a duck for $5, or five ducks for $20, 13 ducks for $50, or 30 ducks for $100. Cash prizes are $200 for first place, $100 for second place, and $50 for third place. ...
LISBON — The jury trial for a Salem man charged with rape and multiple other sex-related acts involving two children over multiple years is now set for 9 a.m. Dec. 8. Mark E. Knight, 58, North Ellsworth Avenue, will face a final status hearing at 9:20 a.m. Nov. 23 in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court before Judge Megan Bickerton. Knight’s co-defendant, Jan M. McHenry, 40, also North Ellsworth Avenue, Salem, also has her jury trial set for 9 a.m. Dec. 8 before Bickerton, with her final status hearing at 9 a.m. Nov. 23. They both remain jailed under $100,000 cash or surety ...
SALEM — The city of Salem will be offering residents an opportunity to meet city employees and first responders. “This event is an opportunity for our residents to meet face-to-face with the men and women who provide many of the important services that make our city a great place to live,” City Service Safety Director Joe Cappuzzello said. The city of Salem will be hosting a community day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 3 in Lincoln Plaza, where residents will be able to meet and take photos with city personnel and learn about the services the city provides. Cappuzzello said ...
SALEM — The parks department will be reviewing options to address large mosquito populations in the parks. During the parks commission meeting on Wednesday, Mayor Cyndi Baronzzi Dickey said the mosquito populations at the dog park and surrounding areas were “extremely high” this year, and that it has become difficult to use those spaces as a result. She asked if the parks department had considered fogging in the area or other options to help control the populations, noting that the school’s cross-country team runs in the area, and several large events are held in that area ...
