Your Friday evening update on Salem news

Good evening, Salem.

McKay High School’s a cappella group is in New York City today competing in a national contest. The group placed second last year.

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We’ll update you when we have results from their competition, but we hope you’ll join us in sending them good luck. Our article on the group from earlier this week is below if you want to close out Friday with some good news.

Also, April 27 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

The Salem Police Department is reminding people that they can drop off unused and unneeded prescription medication using a dropbox in the police station lobby, 333 Division St. N.E. The lobby is open weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Read more on what they accept here.

Here’s some of today’s news. Find all our coverage on our website here.

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Budget committee seeks money to restore summer events in Salem parks

Salem budget committee members on Wednesday asked City Manager Keith Stahley to find about $75,000 to keep summer movies and concerts going this summer at Riverfront Park. The proposed budget…

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Man accused of molesting toddler in Salem store, fleeing to Illinois

Jason Mikel, 28, was indicted on charges alleging he sexually abused a three-year-old girl in a northeast Salem store on April 1. He was arrested nearly a month later on…

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VOTE 2024: Matthews, Soltz running for southeast Salem council seat

Shane Matthews, a Realtor, and Nathan Soltz, a legislative chief of staff and Morningside Neighborhood Association member, are running for the Ward 3 city council seat, representing southeast Salem.

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Scots acapella group heads to national competition

Thirteen McKay High School singers will compete Friday in New York City. It’s the second year in a row Scots-Apella has made it to nationals.

ATTEND THE DEBATE – SALEM MAYOR’S RACE

You’re invited to attend a live debate between two city leaders who want to be Salem’s mayor.

You’re also invited to send questions you would like asked.

Here are the details:

Who’s debating: Chris Hoy is the current mayor, seeking a second term. Julie Hoy, a local restaurateur, is serving on the Salem City Council. The Hoys are not related.

Who’s asking questons: Cindy Condon of Salem City Club, Abbey McDonald of Salem Reporter.

Who’s moderating: Les Zaitz, editor, Salem Reporter.

When: 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 30. Doors open: 5 p.m.

Where: The Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. S.E.

Tickets: Free, available online HERE.

Broadcast: Capital Community Media will broadcast live on Channel 21 and stream on Youtube.

Your questions: Email your questions to Editor Les Zaitz – [email protected].

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Budget committee seeks money to restore summer events in Salem parks

Man accused of molesting toddler in Salem store, fleeing to Illinois

VOTE 2024: Matthews, Soltz running for southeast Salem council seat

Scots acapella group heads to national competition

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