The Cherriots board approved a $500,000 upgrade to its security cameras and postponed its vote on new paratransit buses during their Dec. 14 meeting.
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EVENTS: Holiday bar crawl through downtown
Events in Salem this weekend include a holiday bar crawl hosted by Travel Salem, a carol sing-along at the library and an afternoon making handmade gifts for local seniors.
From Napoleon Dynamite to Barbenheimer, Salem’s indie cinema celebrates four decades
Salem Cinema opened on Christmas Day in 1982 under a parkade, with staff bribing skateboarding teenagers with popcorn to stay off the theater’s roof during shows. Though still recovering from the pandemic, there’s much more reel to spin ahead.
UPDATE: Councilors finalize revenue task force plans
In their meeting on Monday, Dec. 11, the Salem City Council finalized their plan for a revenue task force that will seek ways to raise city funds and discussed cuts to hours at the Salem Public Library.
PHOTOS: Salem celebrates Hanukkah with 2023 Grand Menorah lighting
A crowd gathered at Salem’s Mirror Park on Sunday to celebrate the fourth night of Hanukkah with a parade, fire dancing and grand menorah lighting.
EVENTS: Riverfront tree lighting returns
This weekend in Salem take a carriage ride, dance at a Céilí or see local performers shine with a full schedule of events.
Salem Public Library to close Sunday, reduce hours starting in January
Amid looming budget cuts and short staffing, the Salem Public Library will close on Sundays and reduce hours at the main branch. The West Salem Branch will only be open two days a week.
South Salem Ace Hardware raises over $11,000 for pajama drive
South Salem Ace Hardware donated over 900 pairs of pajamas to the United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley’s annual holiday pajama drive, an amount that expanded the fundraiser and will give more kids in foster care and shelters a comfy set of sleepwear.
UPDATE: City to support affordable housing development at former Salem General Hospital
During their Monday, Dec. 4, meeting, the Salem City Council discussed plans for the upcoming revenue task force and approved floodplain management plans.
Salem-area flood advisory extended to Thursday
Between 2.25 and 4 inches of rain are expected in Salem this week, prompting the National Weather Service to extend a flood advisory warning through Thursday.