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Salem, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How far can Salem’s young Quakers go after last year’s heartbreak?

Also on today's calendar: Waterworth Park Summer Concert Series Presents... and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)


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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 80, low: 69.
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

• Salem High School girls soccer preview (wkbn.com) — Salem High School’s girls soccer team is gearing up for a fresh 2026 season after last year’s heartbreaking district shootout loss, leaning on conditioning and a strong midfield core. With eight returning letter winners, a demanding schedule starting August 14, and several multi-sport athletes, the Quakers hope their youth movement and risk-taking style can surprise the district.
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šŸ“ø Around Salem

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šŸ—“ Upcoming Events in Salem

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šŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Thursday August 6
  • Varsity Girls Golf @ Duck Creek (Mineral Ridge, Garfield, Lowellville)
    Crestview Local Columbiana, OH 44408
    9:00 am
  • Friday August 7
  • COUNTY IN-SERVICE DAY
    Crestview Middle School Columbiana, OH 44408
    8:00 am
  • Lake at West Branch →
    West Branch High School, 14277 S Main St, Beloit
    10:00 am
  • Mugs & Muffins →
    Alliance Commons, 405 S Linden Ave, Alliance
    10:30 am
  • Metropolis Popcorn — BIRDFISH →
    Birdfish Brewing Co., 140 E Park Ave, Columbiana
    4:00 pm
  • FOOTBALL SCRIMMAGE (HOME VS SALEM)
    Crestview Middle School Columbiana, OH 44408
    6:00 pm
  • Boys Varsity Football @ Mineral Ridge High School
    South Range High School Mineral Ridge High School
    6:00 pm
  • Saturday August 8
  • Jack & The Cadavers — BIRDFISH →
    Birdfish Brewing Co., 140 E Park Ave, Columbiana
    7:00 pm

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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • In search of someone to pull weeds and do trimming around my yard I will pay $12 an hour.
    It’s approximately 3 to 4 hour job. i’m approximately 4 miles west of Salem on Georgetown Road. (Nextdoor Willis Skiba)
  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Salem. Apply here.
  • Windsor House Inc. posted a job opening for Activities Assistant in Columbiana. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Salem here.

šŸ—ž Nearby News

Columbiana

  • Late pioneering Butler Township dairy farmer honored at fair (morningjournalnews.com)
  • 4-H students given chance to shine at Columbiana County Fair (wkbn.com)
  • Frederick Krueger sentenced to at least 9 years prison for beating woman in Lisbon, Ohio (wytv.com)

Canfield

  • Arrested in Columbiana County sex sting, trucker allegedly left 11-year-old alone (wfmj.com)

Ok Salem! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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