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FIRE

Police and Court Reports September 9, 2026

Salem — A vehicle fire was reported in the 400 block of West Sixth Street at 8:36 p.m. Friday. When firefighters arrived, they located a Jeep Wrangler in the driveway of a residence with smoke in the passenger compartment but no obvious flames. A water can was brought to the car, and firefighters found a small flame inside the vehicle on the floorboard under the steering wheel which was extinguished. The vehicle’s battery was disconnected, the vehicle was checked with a thermal imaging camera to ensure there were no hot spots, and the damage was photographed.

Kiwanis offering family fun at Fall Festival Saturday

Local News September 9, 2026

SALEM — Salem Kiwanis will be hosting a day of family fun at its annual Fall Family Festival Saturday. “We’re really excited for this and want it to be a day for the whole family to enjoy together,” Kiwanis Past President Debbie Leggett said. This year’s festival will be held ...

On the calendar

Neighborhood News September 9, 2026

WED/9-9 Boardman DARE Singles Group, pool night at Camelot Lanes, 7 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 County Veterans Service Commission board, 2 p.m., board office Area Singles, 6 p.m., Rendevous Bar and Grill in Salem East Palestine Way Station, open 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 109 W. Rebecca St. East Palestine Library, Preschool Storytime , 11 a.m.; Drop-In Book Club, 6 p.m. EPGO gathering, 6 p.m., The Way Station, 109 W. Rebecca St.; “Understanding Elder Law” Join Attorney W. David Keast for an informative discussion about Elder Law and the important legal issues that can affect ...

Community Briefs

Neighborhood News September 9, 2026

Salem High School Class of 1959 gathering The Salem High School Class of 1959 will celebrate the coming fall season by meeting at the home of Raymond Bricker, 12827 Goshen Road just north of Pine Lake Road on Saturday. Gathering will start at 1 p.m. with lunch to follow at 2 p.m. This year again will be a potluck lunch. Burgers, hot dogs, buns, water, plates, cups, napkins and tableware will be furnished. Classmates are asked to bring their favorite side or dessert. Keep, Ka$h, or Trash: Antique, Family Heirloom, and Collectibles Evaluation The Salem Public Library will host Keep, ...

Alliance man identified as person who threatened Knox school

Local News September 9, 2026

BELOIT — The individual charged for making a threat toward the Knox school building has been identified. Austin Offill, 19, Alliance, was arrested Friday by the Alliance Police Department, charged with third-degree felony making terroristic threats for allegedly posting three comments on unrelated YouTube videos stating that he “wanted to shoot up Knox.” Those threats prompted the building to temporarily close Aug. 26-28 before re-opening Aug. 31 with a police officer stationed at the building during the school day. Offill is scheduled for arraignment today at 2:30 p.m. ...

THE COURTS

Police and Court Reports September 9, 2026

Common Pleas NEW CASES Garry Lee Garrod, Hamilton Road, East Palestine, vs. Eileen Marie Garrod, Pittsburgh, Pa.; divorce sought. Stephanie Joy Smith, South Broadway Avenue, Salem, vs. Theodore R. Smith III, New Springfield; divorce sought. Christopher D. Ward, North Ellsworth Avenue, Salem, vs. Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, Columbus, and Burger Ohio Management, Coaches Burger Bar 105 LLC, Canfield; appeal of claim denial. Merrick Bank, Draper, Utah, vs. Barbara J. Lenigar, Prospect Street, Salem; collection sought of alleged $3,138 debt. Onemain Financial Group, LLC, ...