Your Thursday evening update – Salem news that matters

Good evening, Salem!

So, headlines around the country tell of regular gas dropping below $4 a gallon. We have a ways to go around Salem, where Oregon AAA reported the average price was $4.66 a gallon. Still, that’s better than the record high $5.47 about two months ago.

Meantime, here is some of the local news from the team at Salem Reporter. Remember, you can see all of our stories anytime you want on our website.

Monster Cookie Ride returns for 46th year
Nearly 46 years ago, Nancy Lewis made a few batches of monster cookies for the bike ride she and her husband Larry started in Salem. On August 28, the Monster…
Monster Cookie Ride returns for 46th year
Nearly 46 years ago, Nancy Lewis made a few batches of monster cookies for the bike ride she and her husband Larry started in Salem. On August 28, the Monster…
Theatre 33 takes summer curtain call with historical musical
When “Lost in the Hills” hits the stage Thursday night at Theatre 33 in Salem, it will be the first time anyone has seen it. Anyone outside of the playwright,…
Theatre 33 takes summer curtain call with historical musical
When “Lost in the Hills” hits the stage Thursday night at Theatre 33 in Salem, it will be the first time anyone has seen it. Anyone outside of the playwright,…

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