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Students are nearing winter break, but before they take some time off from their studies, many of Salem’s talented young musicians are performing this week.

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Below is a list of winter band, orchestra and choir concerts happening over the next week, according to the Salem-Keizer School District’s music office. If you’re looking for a free night of entertainment, your neighborhood school may have the ticket.

Winter music concerts in December at Salem-Keizer schools.

Here are some of today’s stories. You can always find our latest reports anytime on our website.

Salem Public Library to close Sunday, reduce hours starting in January
Amid looming budget cuts and short staffing, the Salem Public Library will close on Sundays and reduce hours at the main branch. The West Salem Branch will only be open…
Salem Public Library to close Sunday, reduce hours starting in January
Amid looming budget cuts and short staffing, the Salem Public Library will close on Sundays and reduce hours at the main branch. The West Salem Branch will only be open…
School nurses, district administrators would be laid off under budget cutting plan
Superintendent Andrea Castañeda proposed eliminating 46 jobs to save about $5 million next year, wrapping up an initial round of proposals to balance the Salem-Keizer School District budget.
School nurses, district administrators would be laid off under budget cutting plan
Superintendent Andrea Castañeda proposed eliminating 46 jobs to save about $5 million next year, wrapping up an initial round of proposals to balance the Salem-Keizer School District budget.
UPDATE: Marion County commissioners approve grant for Simonka Place expansion
Commissioners on Wednesday unanimously approved a $1.46 million federal grant for Simonka Place, a women and family shelter in Keizer, that will add more space for families and women in…
UPDATE: Marion County commissioners approve grant for Simonka Place expansion
Commissioners on Wednesday unanimously approved a $1.46 million federal grant for Simonka Place, a women and family shelter in Keizer, that will add more space for families and women in…

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