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Seven-year-old Selena Rothbrust, a West Branch student, displayed her artistic talent.
Checking out some of the products available were, from left, 10-year-old Luci Bardo, 11-year-old Ellie Donofrio and 11-year-old Paige Thompson.
Nick Lindsay of Atwater, who operates bee hives locally including in Damascus, is shown with his wide array of honey products.The family-owned business is called “Faith Harvest Farms & Apiary.” Information is on Facebook.
Jessica Palo of Kent State University Salem manned an informational booth detailing the College of Applied and Technical Studies Horticulture program featuring associate and bachelor degree opportunities.
Local musician Curt Conser performed at the market.
Thanks to an idea of civic-minded resident Melissa Thompson, a farmers market will be held weekly in downtown Salem. The market will be held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays on South Broadway Avenue. Due to this week’s Super Cruise, the market will be held south of the food vendors on South Broadway Avenue. Shown above, Salem mayor Cyndi Baronzzi Dickey presented Melissa Thompson with flowers Saturday during the first market of the season. (Photos by J.D. Creer)
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