Salem student athletes need officials – but they’re hard to find

“If there’s no official, there’s no contest,” said Peter Weber, executive director of the Oregon School Activities Association. Unfortunately, canceled games have been part of student life in Salem for the past two years due to shortages in people willing to officiate.

Officials hope this year will be different.

“Most of our sports have been impacted,” said Brian Armstrong, athletic director of South Salem High School. “Whether it’s moving a football game from Friday to…