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Neighborhood News September 19, 2026

Southern New Hampshire University 2026 Summer President’s List David Vaughan of Alliance Amanda Bowyer of Alliance Noelle Snodgrass of Alliance Mason Zerkle of Homeworth Cutter Green of Columbiana) Jacob Herschberger of Homeworth Kristyl Jackson of Lisbon Taryn Mergenthaler of Alliance Kayla Howard of East Liverpool Kierra Scott of Alliance Patrice Sullivan of Salem Jona French of Salineville MacKenzie DeGarmo of Minerva Edward Jacob of Salem Lexus Gilliam of Alliance Ava Spencer of Alliance Brandon Hunt of Alliance Stephanie Oswald of East ...

Salem TNR coordinator addresses city council

Local News September 19, 2026

SALEM — City council was updated on the city’s trap, neuter, release (TNR) project during its meeting Tuesday. Salem TNR Project Coordinator Brenda Austin told council that after a year of running the city’s TNR project, she felt the city’s animal ordinance needed revisions to better address feral cat populations within the city as intended. She said that she was mostly recommending “common sense changes” spelling out requirements and standards of care, like mandating appropriate outdoor shelters for cats and that those shelters be kept clean and accessible. “There ...

Roxy Theatre Players to present Simon’s ‘Rumors’

Neighborhood News September 19, 2026

Minerva’s Roxy Theatre Players will present Neil Simon’s “Rumors,” on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 1-3, at 7 p.m. “Rumors” is a fast-paced farce in which four couples are invited to celebrate the 10th anniversary of New York Deputy Mayor Charlie Brock and his wife, Myra. ...

Ready for Johnny Appleseed

Local News September 19, 2026

Rides for the Johnny Appleseed Festival in downtown Lisbon await some riders after being set up Friday. The festival that’s all about apples and Johnny Appleseed takes place today and Sunday. Today’s activities include the fire department’s pancake breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m., there ...

Salem council approves contract with utilities union

Local News September 18, 2026

SALEM — City council approved a new union contract for the utilities department at its meeting Tuesday. Following an approximately 20-minute executive session for the discussion of pending contractual negotiations, council unanimously approved a new collective bargaining agreement with Utilities Workers Union of America AFL/CIO Local 560, the union which represents the city’s utilities workers. With the agreement’s approval, Salem has completed new contracts with all four unions representing city employees. New contracts with the Fraternal Order of Police Ohio Labor Council, ...

Down Und Kraut to perform at Firestone Park Sunday

Neighborhood News September 18, 2026

COLUMBIANA — The Down Und Kraut Polka Band will present the next in the series of free Fall Idabelle Firestone Concert Series at the Idabelle Firestone Gathering Place and Garden at Firestone Park on Sunday at 3 pm. (rain venue Columbiana High School). This uplifting group of musicians will ...