Over the next two years, the landscape off the State Route 62 bypass in Salem will be changing.

That's because leaders with Shepherd of the Valley are at the breaking ground checkpoint of expanding its footprint.

"We couldn't be more excited about expanding our geographic footprint here in Columbiana County, and the response from the community has been overwhelmingly positive," said Lauren Flauto, director of marketing, sales and communication with the retirement services provider.

34 acres which used to be home to local soy bean crop is where seeds are now being planted, seeds Shepherd of the Valley say will look after the area's aging population for years to come.

Phase one is already underway.

"We are going to be building 36 independent villas and they range from 975 square feet to

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