Mahonia Crossing restores hot water, Salem farmers talk federal cuts
Good evening, Salem.
In November 2023, Matthew Newman, 15, was on a joyride with two friends in northeast Salem when bullets came flying through their truck, killing Newman.
The now 19-year-old gunman, Gage J. Clark Adkins, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to first-degree manslaughter and two counts of unlawful use of a weapon. As part of his plea deal, the Marion County District Attorney’s Office agreed to recommend that a judge sentence him to 17 years in prison.
He is scheduled to be sentenced on April 17.
After Matthew’s death, his mother described him as a sweet, thoughtful boy who overcame a difficult childhood, earned good grades, dedicated himself to sports and made many friends who cherished him.
Read our story about Matthew’s life and death HERE.
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Despite complaints to management, senior residents at Salem’s newest and largest affordable housing project said they haven’t had consistent hot water in one of the buildings since October. That changed…
The arrests of Michael Housen and Jasson Ray, accused of possessing firearms as felons, drew a significant police response to Northeast Front Street early Thursday morning.
Salem area organizations and farmers said that since President Donald Trump came back into office, federal funding cuts have impacted habitat restoration, food production and pest control.
The Salem City Council wants voters to approve a new property tax levy to cover costs of some city services. Salem Reporter is hosting a public Town Hall to provideu0026hellip;
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