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‘Cool’ cat among artifacts in Salem display of items from ordinary life in ancient days
A Willamette University professor will give a free public lecture on Thursday, Feb. 9, to give insights into a collection of artifacts from ancient times in Greece, Egypt and the locations. Rather than follow the lives of nobiility and the elite, the artifacts reflect a commoner's life.
City fair offers guidance in Spanish on housing assistance, grants
The city of Salem's resource fair on Tuesday will also provide information about growing a business and applying for a job at the city.
“Hattitude” presentation honors community leader Willie Richardson
The longtime community leader and advocate for education worked to plan an evening celebrating hats and local hat lovers before her death on Jan. 25.
Heyen decides against seeking 3rd school board term, citing intense criticism
A veteran member of the Salem-Keizer School Board is not seeking another term, citing political bullying she has endured. Marty Heyen was elected to the board in 2015.
Star horn player and Salem native returns for lessons and show with student musicians
A veteran musician who's played with some of the biggest names in music returns to Salem for clinics on Friday, Feb. 3, with high school students. A public concert is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 7.
Chemeketa to become first community college in Oregon to offer four-year degree
Developing leaders from business employees is one goal of a new program at Chemeketa Community College. The Salem college will be the first in Oregon to offer a 4-year degree.
COLUMN: Early-day homeless shelter an invention of Salem’s police chief
Kimberli Fitzgerald, Salem’s historic preservation officer, explores how a pioneering family of law enforcement leaders set up an early homeless shelter in Salem.
Salem-Keizer NAACP to host civil disobedience training
The non-violent method of protesting was used during the civil rights movement of the 1960s. The free presentation will be on Friday, Feb. 3, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and again Saturday, Feb. 4, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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