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Child abuse awareness month will be observed throughout Salem starting Monday, April 1.

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“Equitas,” the sculpture in front of the Salem Police Department station, and the Union Street Railroad Bridge will both be lit blue to raise awareness.

Blue ribbons will also be hung from a tree in the north end of Riverfront Park through this month. Each ribbon represents a victim of child abuse.

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Over 100 attended the groundbreaking of the Vietnam War Memorial at Willson Park on Friday, a multi-million dollar effort to recognize the sacrifices of veterans with statues and educational information.

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The vacant Statesman Journal building on Church Street will be remodeled as a self-storage facility with space for over a dozen social service providers.

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Salem will see one of the few competitive races for an Oregon House seat in 2024.

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