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Salem trap and release project offers feral cats shelter

Salem trap and release project offers feral cats shelter

The shelters are often made out of old or donated coolers and stuffed with dry straw. They are meant to offer area feral cats a way to stay warm amid the frigid temperatures.

January 30th, 5:35 PM EST by Camille Sipple
Salem restaurant temporarily closes after health inspection, 'critical violation' found

Salem restaurant temporarily closes after health inspection, 'critical violation' found

During the inspection, a "critical violation" was noted. However, the release does not go into detail about what that violation was.

January 30th, 5:25 PM EST by Sarah Robles
Financing approved to help Salem manufacturer make critical upgrades

Financing approved to help Salem manufacturer make critical upgrades

Thanks to $110,000 in financing, including $20,000 from a grant, Quaker City Concrete will install a new dust control system designed to meet Ohio EPA and federal clean air standards.

January 15th, 10:00 AM EST by Zach Mosca
Cause of death of Salem infant ruled as 'undetermined'

Cause of death of Salem infant ruled as 'undetermined'

The infant was found dead on the 300 block of West Pershing Street on January 12, 2025. At the time, Salem Police Chief J.T. Panezott described the baby's death as 'suspicious.'

January 5th, 1:13 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Yalcars expanding into former Donnell Ford location in Salem

Yalcars expanding into former Donnell Ford location in Salem

A regional pre-owned vehicle dealership is expanding its footprint in Columbiana County by moving into Salem’s business district.

January 2nd, 6:24 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Drive-thru coffee joint opens location in Salem

Drive-thru coffee joint opens location in Salem

The coffee shop offers a variety of drinks for customers. In addition to coffee-based beverages, the shop also offers an array of energy drinks.

December 22nd, 9:26 PM EST by Sarah Robles
Salem to host ‘Home for the Holidays’ parade tonight

Salem to host ‘Home for the Holidays’ parade tonight

The holidays arrive in downtown Salem tonight as the annual Christmas Parade of Floats steps off at 6:30 p.m.

December 4th, 6:10 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Kravitz deli sets eyes on Salem expansion

Kravitz deli sets eyes on Salem expansion

After the announcement of closing down their McKinley Avenue Garden Cafe location, the Kravitz Deli team purchased its new location at 127 Penn Avenue in Salem. 

December 2nd, 5:43 AM EST by Tristan Hostetter
Salem church offers free Thanksgiving dinners to community

Salem church offers free Thanksgiving dinners to community

First Christian Church, located at 1151 East 6th Street in Salem, held its annual free Thanksgiving dinner between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

November 27th, 8:43 PM EST by Sarah Robles
Commission okays $7.7M to improve safety at Salem railroad crossing

Commission okays $7.7M to improve safety at Salem railroad crossing

Federal Railroad Administration data shows that the crossing has been the site of three reported incidents since 2015, resulting in two fatalities and one injury.

November 21st, 11:21 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Brightside Project's 'Bright Christmas' toy drive now underway

Brightside Project's 'Bright Christmas' toy drive now underway

This year, more than 25 local businesses, churches and organizations have partnered with The Brightside Project as official toy collection sites.

November 18th, 10:35 AM EST by Zach Mosca
'A Little Live Music' gets the Salem library loud

'A Little Live Music' gets the Salem library loud

The Salem Public Library won't be shushing any loud library goers this Sunday, Nov. 16, during their A Little Live Music event in the Reading Room. 

November 16th, 10:46 AM EST by Tristan Hostetter
Remains of horses found in Salem Twp. may date back to last winter

Remains of horses found in Salem Twp. may date back to last winter

Deputies say all four skeletons appeared to have winter coats on, suggesting that the horses may have been dead since last winter.

October 30th, 5:41 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner, Zach Mosca & Corey McCrae
Juvenile reported missing in Salem

Juvenile reported missing in Salem

The report states that on Oct. 17 officers spoke with people at the the station wanting to file a report of a runaway/missing juvenile. Officers then collected information and entered Bradway into their system as "missing." 

October 22nd, 3:44 PM EDT by Tristan Hostetter
Salem seeks dismissal of lawsuit over city's rental inspections and fees

Salem seeks dismissal of lawsuit over city's rental inspections and fees

The city of Salem and its officials have asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by local property owners challenging the city’s new rental inspection ordinance.

September 18th, 5:36 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Friday town hall to discuss plans to launch off-campus Bible studies during Salem school hours

Friday town hall to discuss plans to launch off-campus Bible studies during Salem school hours

A town hall meeting is scheduled for Friday to discuss concerns about a program that would allow Salem City Schools students to attend Bible lessons off campus during school hours.

August 29th, 6:46 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Salem Community Foundation holds annual golf outing to support K-9 units

Salem Community Foundation holds annual golf outing to support K-9 units

The money raised by the event directly supports the Salem, Columbiana and Lisbon K-9 units, but the higher-quality training equipment that they are able to acquire can be utilized by a larger pool of K-9 units in their training group.

August 23rd, 3:18 PM EDT by Tyler Schlosser
Salem man sentenced on more than 50 child pornography charges

Salem man sentenced on more than 50 child pornography charges

64-year-old Barry Stephens was sentenced to 33 years in prison after pleading guilty to 51 counts of pandering obscenity involving a minor.

August 21st, 3:37 PM EDT by Zach Mosca
Salem City Schools breaks ground on new K-8 building

Salem City Schools breaks ground on new K-8 building

The new building will be located on the Whinnery Farm property, which was gifted to the district by the Salem Community Foundation in 1990.

August 20th, 12:43 PM EDT by Zach Mosca
Unions issue vote of no confidence in Salem safety director, Mayor Dickey responds

Unions issue vote of no confidence in Salem safety director, Mayor Dickey responds

AFSCME and the Salem police union made their statement about Safety Director Cappuzzello during a council meeting. Mayor Dickey says it was "inappropriate".

August 6th, 3:50 PM EDT by Camille Sipple
Crews respond to fire at Quaker City Castings foundry in Salem

Crews respond to fire at Quaker City Castings foundry in Salem

At this time, it is unclear if anyone is injured as a result of the fire or how severe the fire is.

July 30th, 9:48 AM EDT by Zach Mosca
Salem's Circle K has been sold and rebranded to MAPCO

Salem's Circle K has been sold and rebranded to MAPCO

According to a MAPCO representative, customers will still have access to many of the same products they're used to.

July 28th, 11:58 AM EDT by Tyler Schlosser
Crews respond to fire at grain company building in Salem

Crews respond to fire at grain company building in Salem

No injuries were reported and the cause is unknown at this time.

July 26th, 10:27 PM EDT by Katie Rogers-Vadala
New CPR kits in Salem City Schools for staff and students to train with

New CPR kits in Salem City Schools for staff and students to train with

CPR can be used primarily when someone is experiencing a cardiac arrest, or when their heart stops beating, to boost their chances of survival while waiting for medical assistance.

July 21st, 11:09 AM EDT by Tyler Schlosser
Columbiana County agencies, law enforcement share addiction recovery resources at 'BRIDGE Days'

Columbiana County agencies, law enforcement share addiction recovery resources at 'BRIDGE Days'

At the first BRIDGE Day in Salem, local agencies, law enforcement and community partners offered resources including referrals to counseling, job placement and legal aid.

July 16th, 6:47 PM EDT by Ally Ross
Plan approved for Shepherd of the Valley retirement community in Salem

Plan approved for Shepherd of the Valley retirement community in Salem

Salem Mayor Cyndi Dickey tells 21 News the plan was approved Tuesday, June 10 for Shepherd of the Valley to construct a new retirement community that would be able to house up to 120 seniors.

June 18th, 12:23 PM EDT by Zach Mosca
Sentencing scheduled in hit-skip death of retired Newton Falls teacher

Sentencing scheduled in hit-skip death of retired Newton Falls teacher

Ohio high court to weigh murder sentence for driver who struck firefighter

Lordstown residents summoned to power plant hearing

East Palestine school board approves partial Norfolk Southern settlement

Mahoning fiscal officer announces Congressional run

Vacant Youngstown house burns down

Warren pantries aim to keep community fed, warm

Warren pantries aim to keep community fed, warm

Y-Live 2026 returns to Stambaugh Stadium

Public library system reveals 10-year master plan

A new resource for Ohioans job searching is announced

YSU receives national award for community engagement

Gault Heating & Cooling High School Football Insider | Week 1

DeWine urges winter safety as extreme cold follows weekend snow

DeWine urges winter safety as extreme cold follows weekend snow

Mercer County conservation projects receive grant funding

Pennsylvania celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with $250k Scholarship Program

PUCO settlement would require FirstEnergy to pay $276 million to Ohio consumers over HB 6 misconduct

Driver killed in crash on Route 422 in Pulaski Township

Last flames on the Shenango: WaterFire celebrates 13 years