Salem News

Ruth Denmeade of Columbiana is turning 100 years old July 17, 2026. She was born in Petersburg, Ohio and attended Springfield Township High School graduating in 1944. She went on to attend business classes at Youngstown College and worked at the Sheet & Tube until 1947. It was in October of that year that she […]

1946-2026 Cheryl Rae Welch 80, of Salem, Ohio, passed away on June 22, 2026. Born on June 4, 1946 in Youngstown, Ohio, she was the daughter of Raymond and Marie (Monsler) Akins. Cheryl graduated from Kent State in 1967 earning a degree in Early Childhood Education, and went on to complete her Masters at Youngstown […]

EAST LIVERPOOL — It didn’t take East Liverpool football standout Dre’Keim Abercrombie long to realize he belonged at James Madison University. Abercrombie left the campus in Harrisonburg, Virginia, on June 14 after his official visit and verbally committed to the nationally-ranked Dukes on June 17. “It felt like home,” he said. “I really liked the […]

LISBON -- A Salem man charged with rape and multiple other sex-related acts involving two children over multiple years was declared competent to stand trial.

Composer John Willams is known for creating musical scores for blockbuster movies including Star Wars, Home Alone, Harry Potter, Hook, and ET. This Friday, the Salem Quaker City Band will present “A Tribute to John Williams” at 7 p.m. at Waterworth Memorial Park in Salem. Admission is free. Smokey’s Patty Wagon will be serving American […]

COLUMBIANA -- Columbiana's new cross country course will be on display when the Clipper Cross Country Series opens Wednesday.

LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. -- Columbiana Softball Association's Senior League team got off to a good start on Tuesday as the Ohio representatives in the 15U Little League Central Regional.

LISBON -- Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries recently unveiled plans to locate not just a retail space, but also a hub for workforce training, employment support and access to social and community services on Fifth Street in East Liverpool.

1955-2026 Debbie Davies Edling, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2026, in Beloit, Ohio, just days before her 71st birthday. Born on July 26, 1955, in Alliance, Ohio, Debbie was a source of steadfast love and generosity to all who had the privilege of knowing her. She […]

NILES – As a young baseball fanatic, Cooper Vance would often attend Mahoning Valley Scrappers games at what was then Eastwood Field. At the time, Vance’s own baseball talents were just starting to flourish, and he watched intently while wondering what it would be like to one day play on the field while wearing a […]