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🌱 Why this year’s Salem Super Cruise said no to DORA drinks
Salem, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min readHi there, Salem! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why this year’s Salem Super Cruise said no to DORA drinks
- How $110,000 in new grants will reshape a Salem neighborhood street
- How many Salem Quakers are headed to the regional track meet?
Also on today's calendar: Kip's Tacos — BIRDFISH and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the weatherman's cheeks turn pink? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Cooler with occasional rain, with a high of 62 and low of 51 degrees.
- Saturday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, temps: high: 64, low: 54.
- Sunday: Cloudy, showers around; humid, with a high of 76 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Salem Super Cruise to go without DORA as city shifts decision to event organizers - Jordan Miller News - News That Matters To You in Ohio (jordanmiller.news) — If you’re heading to this year’s Salem Super Cruise June 11–14, don’t expect to carry alcoholic drinks in DORA cups—organizers chose to opt out after City Council shifted that decision to event planners. The new rule lets each Salem event decide whether to use the downtown Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, following debate over alcohol near high-value show cars and crowd safety. 
2. Wellsville among communities receiving CDBG funds (reviewonline.com) — Salem is set to receive $110,000 in federal CDBG money, plus more than $270,000 in local matching funds, to rebuild Hawley Avenue between East Third and East Sixth streets, with work expected to bid next year and finish in 2027. County commissioners also advanced similar projects in Wellsville and Columbiana and handled other business, including praising a bus driver who helped a dog-attack victim.
3. Quakers get on the road to regionals (salemnews.net) — Salem High’s track and field teams turned a relocated district meet into a showcase, earning five district titles and eight more regional berths at Austintown Fitch. Quaker athletes excelled in relays, field events, and distance races, ensuring a strong Salem presence at next week’s regional competition despite the district meet no longer being hosted in Salem.
4. FOP Quaker Lodge honors fallen peace officers (salemnews.net) — Local law enforcement officers and federal officials gathered Thursday at the Salem Golf Club for the Fraternal Order of Police Quaker Lodge 88’s annual National Peace Officer Memorial Service. The ceremony honored officers nationwide who died in the line of duty over the past year, with Salem’s own retired Lt. Donn Beeson and regional prosecutors and agents taking part in the tribute.
5. Applications for downtown funds available June 1 (salemnews.net) — Downtown Salem property and business owners can start applying June 1 for new county grants to upgrade buildings and signage, with awards up to $50,000 for renovations. The Columbiana County Port Authority program targets seven walkable downtowns, aiming to cut vacancies, boost storefront appeal, and strengthen long-term economic activity across communities including Salem.
📸 Around Salem
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Tabletop Station FREE Game Night — BIRDFISH →
Birdfish Brewing Co., 140 E Park Ave, Columbiana
6:00 pm
Friday May 22
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Other local events
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Kip's Tacos — BIRDFISH →
Birdfish Brewing Co., 140 E Park Ave, Columbiana
12:00 pm -
Sunday Strings with Sam Winterberger — BIRDFISH →
Birdfish Brewing Co., 140 E Park Ave, Columbiana
2:00 pm -
Tundra Tuxedo — BIRDFISH →
Birdfish Brewing Co., 140 E Park Ave, Columbiana
7:00 pm -
Food for Kids — The Brightside Project →
The Brightside Project, 1909 N Ellsworth Ave, Salem
4:00 pm
Saturday May 23
Sunday May 24
Thursday June 18
📣 Salem Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Spring Sports Banquet
Leetonia Exempted Village, 450 Walnut St, Leetonia
5:00 pm -
Senior Picnic
Leetonia Exempted Village, 450 Walnut St, Leetonia
11:30 am -
Senior Breaksfast
Leetonia Exempted Village, 450 Walnut St, Leetonia
8:00 am -
Graduation
Leetonia Exempted Village, 450 Walnut St, Leetonia
6:00 pm -
Volleyball Camp
Leetonia Exempted Village, 450 Walnut St, Leetonia
10:00 am -
Low-Impact Yoga →
Leetonia Community Public Library, 181 Walnut St, Leetonia
5:30 pm -
Excavating Art with Leetonia Library! →
Leetonia Community Public Library, 181 Walnut St, Leetonia
1:00 pm
Tuesday May 26
Thursday May 28
Friday May 29
Monday June 1
Tuesday June 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Team Member in Salem. Apply here.
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Salem. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Salem here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He saw the climate change! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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