Salem News

In Columbiana County Municipal Court on Tuesday, Carmen M. Bratt, 56, Justison Road, East Palestine, was fined $1,025, sentenced to 20 days in jail, had his license suspended for two years and was required to perform 50 hours community service for OVI second offense and failure to control.

Sarah A. Sperry, 33, of Salem, struck a deer while driving on Mountz Road in West Township at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday.

There was no physical violence. - A resident in the 400 block of South Broadway Avenue reported at 11:17 p.m. Monday that an unknown female went in a residence two doors down asking for drugs and then smacked his girlfriend's vehicle with her hand on the window.

THEFT, RICHMOND ROAD: Richmond Town square security notified police at 3:09 p.m. May 14 two men fled the mall after stealing diamonds.

Rebecca H. Stoffer, 36, Oak Street, Salem, pleaded guilty in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court to 14 counts of receiving stolen property, 14 counts of forgery and single counts of misuse of a credit card and theft.

City council members indicated they favored purchasing used scaffolding to use as a barrier in front of the TanFastic building and part of the Butler Art building downtown.

In Columbiana County Municipal Court Tuesday, Michael J. Owen, 29, Winona Road, Winona, was fined $825, had his license suspended for six months, was sentenced to three days in jail and required 40 hours community service for OVI first offense and possession of marijuana.

The Salem Hope Cemetery Service flags were replaced Monday in celebration of Armed Services Day by Disabled American Veterans Chapter 122 Salem.

Vicki and Gary Knizat, Salem, et al. vs. William Dailey, Salem, excess of $25,000 sought for alleged injuries from a vehicle accident on July 18, 2009 on Continental Drive in Salem.

The Salem Community Center is inviting the public to attend a complimentary jazz concert from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday.

The Banquet in Salem will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Salem Memorial Building.

Who owns the building?And why has this saga gone on for so long.Someone in city government needs to step up and tell the owners fix it or raze it.

Taking the stand in his own defense, Anthony Mehno claimed the teenage girl accusing him of rape made up the entire story in order to get attention.

In Columbiana County Municipal Court on Tuesday, Kaylynn R. Keener, 24, North Shady Lane, East Liverpool, was fined $300 and required 40 hours community service for driving under suspension and speeding.

Loren Daniel Sutherin, 94, formerly of East Palestine, died at 2 a.m. Monday at Grace Woods Senior Living in Salem.

Kent State University at Salem was well represented earlier this month at the Ohio Society of Radiologic Technologists annual meeting in Columbus as several students took top honors in three separate competitions.

The Century House of Salem residents enjoy making cookies to provide for The Roc, a youth ministry of Salem.

Testimony began Tuesday in the Columbiana County Common Pleas Court case of Anthony Mehno, the Salem man accused of raping the 15-year-old girl, who was babysitting his girlfriend's daughter.

Racers who want to help a local youth center can again climb over hay bales, wade through water, crawl through mud and go around other fun obstacles during this year's 5K Race for the ROC on Aug.

A Salem man found innocent by reason of insanity after nearly striking a police officer with his vehicle will be sent to the Kendall House at the Columbiana County Mental Health Center.