America 250 Salem Ohio

06/07/2026

Into the Future⭐️

06/07/2026

Don’t let this cover fool you - beyond this little drummer boy lies a delightful story bringing the origins of our independence to life. Children enter history through inviting narratives and voices who introduce them to people, places and events - in this case those surrounding the first 4th of July.

Some of us are longing for some nostalgia right now, and who better to bring it than Alice Dalgliesh - one of the best children’s history authors. I once bought an early edition of an out of print book of hers for $50 that I used in my children’s early education. Who knew $50 would now be the going rate for so many NEW books. Sigh. Bring back pre-inflation prices, and bring back Liberty Poles and Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death heroes! He was mine;) We had to make lightbulb people in 4th grade and I made the best little Lightbulb Paper Mache Patrick Henry there ever was. Maybe he had PDA, too, (Persistent Drive for Autonomy) or maybe he just refused to wear the straight jacket of tyranny and had a voice destined to echo through history to inspire little 4th grade Salem girls who would tuck that living idea in her pocket and pull it out at various times in her life. Who knows what voice from the past may strike a cord with your little reader, or you. America is for reading aloud. Read Aloud Together and if you are to get any picture book this summer, this is the one to get! (Before I convince you to get the next one....) https://naturenurture.shop/products/the-4th-of-july-story-by-alice-dalgliesh-illustrated-by-marie-nonnast

06/07/2026

The City of Salem is set to get over half a million dollars in state funding to expand Lincoln Plaza. Since 2023, the city has put $1.2 million of donated and state funds into the plaza.

06/07/2026

Celebrate your own way⭐️❤️🇺🇸maybe it’s Ohio’s Biggest Milkshake

The first Andre the Giant Shake … Ohio’s largest Milkshake weighing in at 110 oz !

Ohio’s largest milkshake weighing in at 110oz

777 straight day we’ve been open !

Salem is different & so are we!

- Lemon Shakes (only storefront in town)

- 32 oz Shaken Iced Tea (only one in town)

- 44oz, 64oz & 110 oz milkshakes (Ohios Largest)

- Ice Cream Burritos (only ones in town)

- Ice Cream Pies (only ones in town)

- Homemade waffle cones with an Hershey kiss at bottom for just $1 (only ones in town)

- ice cream cart and van for events and neighborhoods (only storefront with one in town)

- kettle corn & freeze dried candy since 24’

- cotton candy

- thick ice cream sandwiches with two giant Oreos

- push pops with any ice cream or Italian ice - store made(only ones in town)

- Italian ice in multiple flavors

- gluten free cones

- gluten free, dairy free, dye free, Kosher & no sugar added options

- candy eye balls and whipped cream smiles for free since 24’

- two flavor choices in baby and small sizes (only one in town)

- only free line dancing in town

- characters, princesses & superhero’s for free regularly

- $50 party room rentals

- highest premium level ice cream in town

- over 60 flavor choices of ice cream available, the highest in town

- free games - yes free games and more coming

- chocolate covered bananas (only ones in town)

I’m sure I forgot something 🤪

Kicking it!

06/06/2026

Live Music🎶tonight

Tonight at The OG!

Join us for an evening of live music with Nashville singer-songwriter Mariano Mallia. With over a million streams, performances at the Bluebird Cafe and Key West Songwriters Festival, and recognition as an iHeart Media "Nashville's Next" artist, Mariano brings the kind of authentic songwriting and live performance that turns a great night out into a memorable one.

Music starts at 7 PM.

A few tables remain, so if you're planning to join us, give us a call at 234-320-4022. Great food, great wine, and live music from one of Nashville's rising artists. See you tonight! 🎶🍷🍽️

06/06/2026