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At Crystal Apple ceremony, all areas of education represented among winners
As they entered the ceremony, nominees for the Crystal Apple Award were met by fans, microphones and time on live television. By evening’s end, 15 went home as winners after…
At Crystal Apple ceremony, all areas of education represented among winners
As they entered the ceremony, nominees for the Crystal Apple Award were met by fans, microphones and time on live television. By evening’s end, 15 went home as winners after…
Man found guilty of murder in 2021 hotel shooting
Antonio Soto, 34, shot and killed 21-year-old Davontae Smith at a northeast Salem hotel in June 2021. Authorities have provided little information about the shooting.
Man found guilty of murder in 2021 hotel shooting
Antonio Soto, 34, shot and killed 21-year-old Davontae Smith at a northeast Salem hotel in June 2021. Authorities have provided little information about the shooting.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Raises for Police on Salem City Council agenda
During its Monday, Feb. 13 meeting, the council will vote on its 2023 policy agenda, consider raises for the police department staff, and vote on whether to reallocate $1.1 million…
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Raises for Police on Salem City Council agenda
During its Monday, Feb. 13 meeting, the council will vote on its 2023 policy agenda, consider raises for the police department staff, and vote on whether to reallocate $1.1 million…
Covid weekly report for Feb. 10: Cases, testing positivity up
In the past week, the Oregon Health Authority reports one newly identified death of a Marion County resident with Covid.
Covid weekly report for Feb. 10: Cases, testing positivity up
In the past week, the Oregon Health Authority reports one newly identified death of a Marion County resident with Covid.

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