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Salem school board posts superintendent job
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (400+ words) SALEM "The Salem City School district has begun the process of seeking its next superintendent. "Salem Quaker pride is something that has defined this district for generations. We are looking for a leader who understands that values it, and will…...
Salem committee eyes DORA changes
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (400+ words) SALEM " The downtown committee discussed potentially revising a long-time restriction of the city's Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) ahead of its pending renewal. First approved by the city council in 2019, the DORA allows people to purchase alcohol from a participating…...
City of Salem officially appeals denied annexation of Perry Township property
1+ week, 1+ day ago (463+ words) LISBON " The city of Salem officially filed a notice of appeal with the Supreme Court of Ohio last Friday to challenge the denial of a proposed annexation on Beechwood Road, claiming three legal issues related to Ohio's annexation statutes would…...
Salem chamber art gallery to feature work of local students
1+ week, 3+ day ago (221+ words) SALEM " The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce Gallery of Art will host an exhibition of student artwork beginning today. The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce Gallery of Art, located in the Chamber of Commerce Office at 210 E. State St. , will be…...
Over 1, 000 youth converge on Salem for annual egg hunt
1+ week, 4+ day ago (220+ words) The annual Easter egg hunt at Waterworth Memorial Park has become a beloved annual tradition, not only for Salem children but for families from as far away as Richfield, Boardman and Alliance since the Salem Parks Department and Berkshire Hathaway…...
Salem Historical Society Founders Day Dinner set
1+ week, 5+ day ago (170+ words) The event will take place at the Salem Community Center, 1098 N. Ellsworth Ave. Doors open at 5 p. m. , with dinner served at 6 p. m. Dinner will be provided by A La Carte Catering and will feature Swiss steak, chicken breast, potatoes and gravy, mixed vegetables,…...
OSU band director visits Salem schools
2+ week, 5+ day ago (170+ words) Salem's student musicians had the opportunity to work with Ohio State University Director of University Bands Dr. Russel Mikkelson Friday. Mikkelson served as guest conductor for rehearsals for the seventh- and eighth-grade bands, and the high school jazz and concert…...
Salem High School to present NEWSIES
3+ week, 2+ day ago (159+ words) SALEM " Salem High School's Spring Musical, "NEWSIES, under the direction of Attila Samu and assisted by Lorina Moffett, opens this weekend. Show dates are Friday and Saturday at 7: 30 p. m. and Sunday at 2 p. m. in the Salem High School auditorium. The cast consists…...
Salem committee receives economic updates
3+ week, 3+ day ago (244+ words) During the committee's March 17 meeting, SOD Center Executive Director Julie Needs reported Elevate Buildings Solutions, the city's contracted third-party commercial building department, issued 125 permits in 2025. Those permits account for 604, 147 square feet of new construction, and a total project cost valuation…...
Honoring a servant of Salem City Schools and the entire community
3+ week, 5+ day ago (239+ words) More than 100 family members, friends, colleagues, classmates and students past and present packed the Salem High School Auditorium Saturday for a memorial service celebrating the life and memory of Sean Kirkland. Everyone in attendance was asked to wear red and…...