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The Saxon Foundation could use some hands making care packages for South Salem High School educators.

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The nonprofit, which supports school programs, is hosting an event Friday, March 15, at 4:30 p.m. to put care packages together for the school’s 222 teachers and staff following a lockdown last week prompted by a shooting involving multiple students.

People who want to help can message the foundation on Facebook for the address. Coffee cards and note cards are also needed, and people can donate to the effort on Venmo @saxonfoundation.

Here’s some of today’s news. Catch our latest reports anytime on our website.

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After a shooting involving teens and an unrelated raid on a neighborhood home, Wednesday’s meeting of the South Central Association of Neighbors saw over 100 in attendance. Those gathered sought…

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After the filing deadline and signature verification, the Salem mayoral race is down to candidates Mayor Chris Hoy and city Councilor Julie Hoy.

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During the next year, the statDepartment of Environmental Quality will work on a new program to limit climate emissions and help vulnerable communities.

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