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PHOTOS: Market for the Strange brings the weird to Salem
Salem's first Market for the Strange of 2025 had literary puns, tattoos, and at least one octopus in a jar for fans of the strange, occult and weird.
PHOTOS: Thursday’s snow in Salem through your eyes
Over Thursday and Friday, Salem Reporter received many photos of the winter weather from Salem residents who captured the snow. Here is a collection of your photos.

Market for the Strange enters third year embracing weirdness
Market for the Strange kicks off the year Sunday at the Salem Convention Center with "Lovecraft's Library," a literature-themed vendor market.

McNary students show off art, take home ribbons from Keizer show
Student artwork is on display at the Keizer Art Association through March 5.

Salem Rotary Club awards nonprofits $50,000 for resources for at-risk youth, low-income families
Grants will support free bicycles for low-income youth, a new kiosk at the Riverfront Carousel and supplies for Helping Hands and Punx With Purpose.

PHOTOS: Salem blanketed with snow
Snow fell across Salem Thursday morning, sending some adventurers out for sledding and snowboarding.

Event highlights from Feb. 13-19: Realistic dinosaurs, Renaissance concert, derby mash-up
Events in Salem this week include a local band performing love songs for Valentine’s Day, the chance to meet and learn about dinosaurs and an herbal remedy workshop.

With three generations of barbers, a Salem family stays in business one haircut at a time
Jerry Norton and his four children, all barbers, have made getting to know clients well a cornerstone of their work.

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: What’s happening across Salem in February
Two Salem neighborhood associations are opposing a proposed solid waste disposal site on Northeast McDonald Street, while others are seeking new members for boards.

