Salem News

The first sex offender to challenge new classification requirements last year finally had his case heard by a judge, who said he should be designated Tier I, the level with the least requirements.

The family of a former fire chief who died in an ultralight aircraft accident in July 2007 is honoring their loved one by giving back to the community in his name through a scholarship.

The two young adults found riding illegally on a train passing through Salem in June will pay no fines and serve no additional jail time.

The insurance carrier for a Leetonia church damaged by vandals in February 2008 filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the adult teen imprisoned for the crime.

The purpose of Tuesday's Committee of the Whole meeting was to discuss a half-percent, four-year, capital improvement-only income tax increase.

County commissioners aren't going to be the only ones feeling the pain from a 15 percent cut in state Local Government Fund money.

The city of Salem is still reeling after the loss of one of their star athletes.

Salem residents are one step closer to getting a chance to vote on a proposed half-percent income tax increase for four years to be earmarked for capital improvements after the council's committee of the whole voted 5-2 to have an ordinance drawn up for a future vote of council.

County Treasurer Nick Baborak advised the Finance Committee on why county real estate values are up but the city's are down.

For a second straight day a smoke detector played a vital role in preventing a Salem fire from turning tragic.

A 17-year old Salem youth died after he fell nearly 100 feet down a cliff in Beaver Creek State Park Tuesday afternoon.

With a 5-2 vote, the Committee of the Whole said yes to drafting legislation that will place a half-percent, four-year capital improvement-only income tax before voters in November.

A group of people in Columbiana County wants to make sure everyone can eat right.

Email: "Bob and Linda Sebo, with their dog Tyson, are pictured in front of their home at 1790 Quaker Lane.

James Earl Black, 64 of Windrose Court, Columbiana, died at 7:50 a.m. Saturday at the Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Cleveland.

Columbiana County Municipal Court Judge Mark Frost will determine whether the Humane Society of Columbiana County has the authority to investigate animal abuse claims and file criminal charges.

A Salem woman who worked more than 38 years at a plastics factory now known as Ventra Salem before being fired last year filed a lawsuit alleging age discrimination.

Police said the death of Richard J. Farkas, who was killed early Sunday morning by a westbound Amtrak passenger train, was accidental.

Concerned about finances, Parks Commissioner John Panezott said they can't "survive" without the 1-mill renewal levy that will be on the November ballot.

The proposed cut in state funding for public libraries could not come at a worse time for the Salem Public Library, according to library Director Brad Stephens.