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Good evening, Salem.

Riverfront Park will be lit tonight, and everyone is invited to come out and enjoy the displays in the park.

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The city of Salem is putting on an event starting at 5:30 p.m. that includes visits with Santa, horse and carriage rides, and hot cocoa and popcorn while supplies last.

The lights will be on nightly until Dec. 31.

Two reindeer from Timberview Farms at the City of Salem holiday event at Riverfront Park on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. (Laura Tesler/Special to Salem Reporter)

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

Former Oregon Supreme Court Chief Justice Edwin Peterson dies at 93
Former Oregon Chief Justice Edwin J. Peterson died on Saturday in Salem, leaving behind a legacy of modernizing the courts system.
Former Oregon Supreme Court Chief Justice Edwin Peterson dies at 93
Former Oregon Chief Justice Edwin J. Peterson died on Saturday in Salem, leaving behind a legacy of modernizing the courts system.
City releases 3 million gallons of sewage into Willamette River due to rainstorm
Heavy rainfall caused groundwater to enter the sewer system, resulting in a release to prevent overload, the city of Salem said.
City releases 3 million gallons of sewage into Willamette River due to rainstorm
Heavy rainfall caused groundwater to enter the sewer system, resulting in a release to prevent overload, the city of Salem said.
EVENTS: Riverfront tree lighting returns
This weekend in Salem take a carriage ride, dance at a Céilí or see local performers shine with a full schedule of events.
EVENTS: Riverfront tree lighting returns
This weekend in Salem take a carriage ride, dance at a Céilí or see local performers shine with a full schedule of events.
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…

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