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Looking to buy something gothic, witchy or just plain weird?

Salem’s Market For The Strange will soon gather with a night market featuring over 40 vendors. Wares include haunted-looking dolls, iron-on patches, candles and more.

It will be Saturday, June 20, from 5-10 p.m. It will be at Salem’s Historic Grand downtown, located at 191 High St. N.E. Tickets are $5, and can be purchased online.

Here’s some of today’s news. Head to our website anytime for the latest in Salem.

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Salem celebrated Juneteenth on Friday with dancing, music, food and games at Riverfront Park. See photos from the festival here. To comment on this story, use the form at the…

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In February, a federal judge dismissed Marion County officials’ lawsuit regarding sharing information to immigration enforcement. Marion County officials are now appealing the decision. To comment on this story, use…

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A jury found Salem police Sgt. Jason Donner was justified in shooting and injuring a man during a response by multiple officers to a hostage situation near Northeast Portland Road…

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On Sunday, Salem’s streets will fill with music once more for Make Music Day. It will be the first year without its co-founder and longtime co-organizer, Mark Green, who died…

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A statewide petition led by Salem Mayor Julie Hoy sought to repeal a state law that requires cities and counties to be “objectively reasonable as to time, place and manner,”…

READERS REACT: “Wonderful reporting on a wonderful event, thanks to you Hailey and Judson Middle School.” – Sharon D. on Hailey Cook’s photo gallery of a south Salem middle school’s multicultural assembly.

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