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mgreier@salemnews.net12- SALEM —  The city Utilities Commission is expecting to hear in June whether a $15 million loan is coming Salem’s way to fund up front the Phase 3 sewer treatment plant upgrade. Commission Chair Bob Hodgson mentioned the possibility of receiving a loan for the full amount from the Ohio Water Development Authority for the project. Funds from a sewer rate increase that takes effect May 1 will help cover the payments for the loan needed to cover the required upgrades to meet regulatory demands, replace outdated equipment and increase efficiency at the plant on Penn...

Staff Writer SALEM — The city Utilities Commission is expecting to hear in June whether a $15 million loan is coming Salem’s way to fund up front the Phase 3 sewer treatment plant upgrade. Commission Chair Bob Hodgson mentioned the possibility of receiving a loan for the full amount from the Ohio Water Development Authority for the project. Funds from a sewer rate increase that takes effect May 1 will help cover the payments for the loan needed to fund the required upgrades to meet regulatory demands, replace outdated equipment and increase efficiency at the plant on Pennsylvania Avenue. ...

mgreier@salemnews.net SALEM — The Salem City Lake kicks off a new fishing season April 13 with a new dock and new kayaks available to rent. Salem City Parks Director Shane Franks announced the opening date for the lake, also known as the Salem Reservoir, located off of Gamble Road, during a recent parks commission meeting. “I’m looking forward to a good year,” he said. Season passes can be purchased at the city parks office on Oak Street, just off of Southeast Boulevard, or during the first visit to the lake, which also has boats with electric motors for rent.

mgreier@salemnews.net SALEM — The Salem City Lake kicks off a new fishing season April 13 with a new dock and new kayaks available to rent. Salem City Parks Director Shane Franks announced the opening date for the lake, also known as the Salem Reservoir, located off of Gamble Road, during a recent parks commission meeting. “I’m looking forward to a good year,” he said. Season passes can be purchased at the city parks office on Oak Street, just off of Southeast Boulevard, or during the first visit to the lake, which also has boats with electric motors for rent.

mgreier@salemnews.net SALEM TOWNSHIP — Winona Fire Chief George Brantingham is questioning whether the township paid all that was owed to his department for services last year. “We seem to have a discrepancy on what was paid to us last year,” he said. Brantingham spoke to trustees about the issue at Tuesday night’s meeting, saying the amount the Columbiana County Auditor’s Office told him didn’t match with what the township paid, alleging a shortage of $3,000. Trustees referred him to Fiscal Officer Dale Davis, who said he’ll look into it. After the meeting, Davis said the contr...