After around six months at its new location, Salem’s Recovery Outreach Community Center has more than doubled the number of people walking through its doors. ROCC mixes fun and community activities with peer support, helping people get and stay sober and find housing.
Madeleine Moore
Ninth measles case, potential Marion County exposure sites announced
People who visited the Keizer Waremart and Woodburn’s Walmart or Safeway the afternoon of July 17 may have been exposed to measles.
Salem woman given nine-year sentence after pleading guilty to 153 counts of mail theft
Michelle N. Ray, 47, admitted to taking checks and mail from over 100 Salem people and businesses. Her husband is also facing mail theft charges.
Pedestrian, 61, killed in east Salem collision
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said a driver struck a man on State Street in east Salem Sunday morning. The driver is cooperating with an investigation, and no citations have been made.
For former floral arranger, The Fussy Duck is a creative and community outlet
An eclectic store on Commercial Street sells hundreds of antique and new items for customers to get lost in as the owner works with local business partners and charities to expand her community.
Salem’s Ironman 70.3 draws 2,500 athletes, closing streets Sunday
On Sunday, July 21, Salem is hosting its fourth Ironman 70.3, which is expected to attract close to 7,500 athletes and spectators and bring in $11 million to the local economy.
A national crime conspiracy lands in Salem; victim helps FBI in arrest
A Salem man was defrauded of $90,000 by a man pretending to be an FBI special agent. The crime is one of many government impersonations around the country that is stealing thousands from people.
First Congregational Church hosts month-long climate film festival
Salem’s Environmental Faith Network is putting on its first film festival starting July 12, showing climate films every Friday for a month. The festival will be free to the public and takes place at First Congregational Church in downtown Salem.
Body of teen who disappeared swimming near Independence found in Keizer Rapids Park
Gregorio Maximiano-Solano, 13, of California, disappeared Sunday while swimming in the Willamette River near Riverview Park.
200 dogs compete for flyball glory in tournament at Marion County Fair
Beneath the energy and noise of flyball racing, many dogs learn important behavioral skills while owners find deeper bonds with their pets and flyball peers. All of the excitement will be on display at the Marion County Fair as the “Fun Fair All” flyball tournament begins Saturday morning.