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Three people seriously injured in Salem Township crash

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LISBON — Troopers from the Lisbon Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating a two-vehicle crash that left three people seriously injured at 12:59 a.m. Wednesday at the intersection of state Route 45 and Teegarden Road, more commonly known as the bottom of the ski slope in Salem Township. According to a patrol press release, a 2017 Chevy Impala was traveling southbound on state Route 45 when an eastbound Chevy S-10 on Teegarden Road failed to yield at the stop sign and was struck by the Impala in the intersection. State Route 45 was temporarily shut down due to the crash, ...

Parks commission approves equipment repairs

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SALEM — The parks commission approved equipment repairs in its May meeting. Parks Foreman Wes Bryan told the commissioners that he spoke with Unkefer Sales, a Kubota dealer based in Minerva, and the estimated cost of repairs necessary to return the parks department’s Kubota to working condition was $4,500. However, the cost to repair all its issues was estimated to be closer to $10,000. The commissioners voted unanimously to proceed with the $4,500 repair, and asked Bryan to review other equipment options to reduce the Kubota’s usage. The commissioners also discussed the ...

St. Paul students earn top honors at State Science Fair

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SALEM - Students from St. Paul School represented Salem at the State Science Fair in Columbus, bringing home several honors and earning praise for both their projects and the school’s STEM program. St Paul’s students competed with the top projects across Ohio; all participants earned ...

United Local treasurer, staff recognized by state auditor

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At the May meeting of United Local Schools Board of Education, Dawn Baker of the Ohio Auditor’s Office presented the Ohio Auditor of State Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting and Accountability to Melissa Baker, United Treasurer and her staff. Less than 10 percent of the school ...

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Salem — A suspicious person was reported in the 400 block of Reilly Avenue at 2:21 a.m. Tuesday. Officers spoke with the person and advised them of track hours and that they needed to leave. — Loud people were reported at the tennis courts at Waterworth Memorial Park at 12:16 a.m. Tuesday. Officers spoke with several people playing pickleball and advised them of the park’s hours. — Officers on patrol located two vehicles parked at Waterworth Memorial Park after hours at 11:36 p.m. Monday. The vehicles were unoccupied and nobody was located in the area. — A juvenile ...

SHSAA to host free concert featuring Dave Banks Band

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SALEM — The Salem High School Alumni Association invites alumni, residents and friends of the community to attend a free concert featuring the Dave Banks Band on Wednesday, July 1, at the Salem High School Auditorium. The performance will begin at 7 p.m. As part of the celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States, the Dave Banks Band will present its acclaimed production, “America Remembers,” an entertaining and patriotic musical experience for audiences of all ages. Featuring 23 performers on stage, the show showcases beloved patriotic favorites including “God ...