A new flag signals commitment to Salem air service

Those arriving at the Salem Municipal Airport will now be greeted by an American flag in a more prominent location, after a five-year effort by local residents and businesses.

A group of over 50, including pilots and veterans, gathered to watch it fly for the first time the morning of Thursday, Jan. 19, at a flag dedication ceremony that included remarks from Mayor Chris Hoy.

The ceremony came just over a week after the Salem…