Ghosts at the Grand is a new interactive haunted house experience which takes participants deep into spiraling madness. Chelsea Opfer is behind the haunted house’s storyline, and the production consists of a number of hired actors who take their creepy characters very seriously.
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Salem city councilors authorize hiring 60 new medics to prepare for ambulance takeover
Councilors authorized an internal city loan to support medical staffing and ambulance and equipment purchases, in preparation for the city’s takeover of ambulance service from private provider Falck in July 2025. The fire department expects to pay back the loan over a 10 year period with money generated by the new ambulance system.
In poll, Salem residents say they won’t pay more property taxes for public safety, library or parks
Results of a city-commissioned poll released Wednesday show any city effort to bring a property tax increase to voters would likely fail at the ballot box. Councilors will discuss the results and what they mean for the city’s budget deficit at a meeting Monday.
City councilors vote in favor of land use decision benefitting campaign donor
City Councilors Julie Hoy and Deanna Gwyn approved a land use appeal that directly benefited Mountain West Investment Corp. a major campaign donor. Salem’s charter advises councilors to recuse themselves from certain votes concerning large donors.
Salem Peace Lecture focuses on engaging with people we disagree with
An upcoming lecture Wednesday, and two workshops Saturday will focus on finding common ground and engaging in a civil manner with people we may fundamentally disagree with. The lecture series is free, and those who are interested in participating can register for the events.
City councilors to discuss authorizing funding for 60 new emergency medical employees
Councilors will vote on authorizing an internal city loan to support medical staffings in preparation for the city’s takeover of ambulance service from private provider Falck in July 2025.
First responders, veterans honored at Capital Manor retirement community
Three Capital Manor residents who are over 100 years old and served in World War II were guests of honor at a ceremony Wednesday dedicating a new plaque in the retirement community honoring veterans.
City Councilor Virginia Stapleton seeks to unseat Rep. Kevin Mannix in District 21
Mannix and Stapleton offer different visions for how the state should help Salem pay for much-needed services. Their race to represent north Salem and Keizer is among the most expensive and hotly-contested for the Legislature this year.
Contractor tapped for $40 million Salem Civic Center retrofit project
Howard S. Wright, the company behind Salem’s new public works building and the recent seismic retrofit of Salem Public Library, is taking on another big project for the city.
Here’s how Salem-area governments spent their Covid relief money
Reports submitted by Marion and Polk counties and the city of Salem showed most money went toward infrastructure projects, general government services and homeless shelters.
