Salem News

The annual “Stuff a Cruiser” event was held Saturday at Wal-Mart from noon to 4 p.m. and collected Christmas gifts for 49 children in need across Columbiana County. This year’s event was attended by Mr. And Mrs. Claus who handed out candy canes and took photos with good boys and girls. Shown from left are Police Chief J.T. Panezott, Mrs. Claus, Sgt. Mike Garber, Santa Claus, Patrolman Mike LaRose, and OSHP Trooper Andrew English. (Photo by Morgan Ahart)

The Salem Music Study Club is ushering in Advent with its Sixtieth Choir Festival. The event will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 1 at the First Methodist Church of Salem, at 244 South Broadway Ave. The festival is open to the public free of charge. A free will offering will be taken with […]

This past weekend, the Spruce Tunnel Pavilion, which is known as the Gingerbread House during the holiday season, was front and center as it hosted gingerbread display as part of the city’s Joy of Christmas in Firestone Park Saturday evening. This is the 16th time the highly successful JOC light show has been held in Columbiana, benefiting its park maintenance as well as events. (Photo by Stephanie Ujhelyi)

Christine Miller 1934-2024 SALEM — Christine Miller, 90, died peacefully surrounded by her family Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, at Blossom Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Salem. Christine was born on Feb. 17, 1934, in Pikeville, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Elijah and Zeta “Alma” Spears Hite. Born into a close-knit community, Christine’s early life […]

Gary George Kosch 1953-2024 SALEM — Gary George Kosch went home to be with Lord on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, after a short battle with cancer. Gary was born on Sept. 29, 1953 to Elmer (Al) Kosch and Mary Kosch of Salem. He graduated from Salem Senior High School in 1971 and went on to […]

SALEM — The Stadium GM Superstore kicked off its annual campaign of generosity on Monday and is asking for the community’s help in meeting its mission of making Christmas brighter for less-fortunate families in Columbiana County through the U.S. Marine Toys for Tots Program. “The last few years, people from the community have come out […]

The United High School Class of 2028 Parent Committee is currently taking orders for its annual cookie sale now through Dec. 13. Five-dozen trays are $35 and 8-dozen trays are $45. Payment must accompany all orders. Send checks (payable to The Class of 2028 After-Prom Committee) and orders to United High School, attn. Denise Ward, 8143 State Route. 9, Hanoverton, OH 44423. Questions? Call Denise Ward at 330-223-2815.

The Salem High School Alumni Association and Salem Rotary Club partnered with Salem High School to hold a career day event for Salem sophomores at Kent State University at Salem Friday, with 35 professionals from across the community volunteering their time to educate students about dozens of professional careers. The event featured multiple presentations on career planning and development, and breakout sessions with students placed into two sessions to hear directly from professionals about their careers across eight broad categories and ask them questions. (Photo by Morgan Ahart)

Karen L. Mraz 1947-2024 SALEM — Karen L. Mraz, a vibrant soul born on Nov. 11, 1947, in Youngstown, passed away on Nov. 15, 2024. A beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, Karen’s life was marked not only by her familial bonds but also by her unwavering faith and active participation in her community. Karen graduated […]

Stage Left Players will present “Jingle My Bell,” an original musical by Kandace Cleland, weekends Dec. 6-15, at the historic Trinity Playhouse in Lisbon. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Step back into the 1950s for nostalgic, holly-jolly fun as the cast and the audience get stranded […]