A Turner woman who lost mobility in her leg from the knee down after a motor scooter crash recently ran her 24th marathon in Norway. A special Swedish-made leg brace made it possible for her to run again, and now she travels the world running marathons. Now, she has her sights set on Antarctica where she plans to run a marathon across ice and snow.
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NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: What’s happening across Salem in November
Salem’s neighborhood associations are planting camas, cleaning up McKay Park and gathering donations to help those in need this holiday season.
Bridgeway CEO to retire after 16 years helping thousands recover, find housing and jobs
Tim Murphy, CEO of Bridgeway Community Health, has spent the last 16 years showing up in court for his clients, going to their graduations and hiring them at his organization. Murphy retires as Bridgeway’s CEO in January, closing out over three decades of work in mental health.
Dozens of Salem veterans find home, support at Courtney Place
Veterans who have moved into Courtney Place say the affordable apartment building feels different from other places they’ve lived, with a natural community as people bond over shared experiences and struggles.
Willamette University class is knitting, collecting clothes to create “take as you need” art project
A surprise “yarn bomb” installation in Riverfront Park will provide handmade and donated clothing to people in need this month. The installation is the project from a Willamette University knitting class that recently partnered with the city of Salem.
Salem, Keizer leaders pledge to promote belonging, community amid divisive election
More than 90 Salem and Keizer local elected officials, clergy and nonprofit leaders signed an open letter calling on the cities to embrace belonging and work to build community, regardless of the outcome of the presidential election.
Salem Reads 2025 pick looks at family secrets through memoir
The Salem Reads pick for 2025 is “Why Didn’t You Tell Me?” a memoir by Carmen Rita Wong exploring identity and family. Starting in February, community events include an art and writing contest, an expert talk on DNA testing and a virtual talk with the author.
Families remember departed loved ones as Salem cemetery celebrates Día de los Muertos
Día de los Muertos brought vibrant festivities to Restlawn Memory Gardens and Funeral Home at 201 North Oak Grove Road on Friday evening with food stalls serving tamales and champurrado, face painting, and live music.
PHOTOS: Salem celebrates Día de los Muertos
An annual celebration at McKay High School organized by Casa de Cultura Tlanese has grown significantly over the past decade, featuring hours of dance, song and cultural activities for people of all ages.
PHOTOS: Fairmount Halloween Parade brings a crowd despite the rain
Hundreds of Halloween enthusiasts gathered in Salem’s Fairmount neighborhood, walking from Fairmount Park to Mahonia Hall, where Gov. Tina Kotek handed out candy dressed as the Tin Man.