Reworld Marion, formerly known as Covanta, will shut down its garbage incinerator near Brooks on December 31. The incinerator currently burns a large portion of garbage from Marion County homes and businesses, which will go to the Coffin Butte Landfill starting next year.
Joe Siess - Salem Reporter
700 Salem preschoolers get toy trucks hand-crafted by seniors
A decades-old program puts seniors at Capital Manor retirement community to work, spending most of the year crafting and painting wooden toy trucks. The trucks are then gifted to area preschoolers who are in the local Head Start program.
UPDATED: City council votes to settle worker’s comp claim, discrimination lawsuit
Salem city councilors will vote Monday on spending $65,000 to settle workers’ compensation claim by a former police officer, and $75,000 to settle a pending lawsuit from a former Salem Municipal Court employee who claims she suffered a hostile and discriminatory workplace.
Incredible Hulk dazzles fans at Radar Toys in Salem
Legendary bodybuilder Lou Ferrigno, who played in the Incredible Hulk television series hung out with his fans Friday afternoon at Salem’s Radar Toys. The line was out the door by the time Ferrigno showed up shortly before 3 p.m. and his fans were excited to see him.
BlondZee’s Restaurant serves hundreds on Thanksgiving Day
Dozens of volunteers at BlondZee’s Restaurant in Salem spent their Thanksgiving loading up free plates of turkey and mashed potatoes with gravy for anybody who wanted a meal and some holiday cheer. The restaurant has dished out its Thanksgiving special in Salem since the early 1970s.
Salem’s first year of commercial air service brought $19 million to local economy, consultant says
Salem’s first year of commercial air service brought roughly 55,000 passengers to Salem. But the city lost about $480,000 on airport operations because of increased staffing required.
Salem City Council votes to study property tax levy to fund parks, library, Center 50+
Salem city councilors directed city staff to move forward with a plan to put a five-year levy on the May 2025 ballot to help fund parks, the library and Center 50+. Councilors will discuss whether to ask voters for more money during a Jan. 21 work session.
Despite poor polls, Salem council may explore property tax increase to fund library, parks
Salem city councilors on Monday will decide whether to ask city employees to study a property tax levy for the May 2025 ballot. If they move forward, the council would discuss the possibility in January.
Indigo Wellness Center celebrates 20 years in Salem
Zohra Campbell, a licensed chiropractor started Indigo Wellness Center in 2004 to take a holistic approach to healing people’s bodies. She’s since helped instruct other yoga teachers and wellness practitioners across Salem.
Ballooning retirement costs a major contribution to Salem’s budget crisis
The city of Salem expects to spend about $11 million more next year on pension obligations after a state rate increase.
