Pentacle actors Alyssa Bond, Jeff Witt, Jenn Kercher, Heather Toller, Dylan Lewis, Emma Thurston and Ellie Knoll. The Pentacle Theatre is always a great choice for a night out. Now, the stage has been transformed into Florida’s Armadillo Acres for The Great American Trailer Park Musical. The show, which runs[Read More…]
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Local businesses honored by Salem group in annual ceremony
SEDCOR Chair Daryl Knox at the group’s annual awards ceremony in Salem on Friday, Sept. 6. Business owners and entrepreneurs gathered at the Salem Convention Center on Friday, Sept. 6, for the annual awards celebration of the Strategic Economic Development Corp. The Salem organization leads economic development discussions in the[Read More…]
Hood House aims to be a “welcome home” for low-income, elderly women
Russ and Delana Beaton stand outside Hood House, a new boarding home for low-income, elderly women. (Troy Brynelson/Salem Reporter) When Russ and Delana Beaton decided to take money out of their retirement savings to buy a five-bedroom house, they did it with one goal in mind. They wanted to create[Read More…]
Salem girl’s wish to meet Seahawks QB coming true
Rini Olson got a wagon full of gifts during a surprise barbecue at Capitol Subaru on Tuesday. (Saphara Harrell/ Salem Reporter) A 7-year-old Salem girl’s wish is coming true later this month. Rini Olson’s dream was to play football and eat Top Ramen with Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, and[Read More…]
Rotary clubs gather to support children’s charity
Barbara Porter, Jeremy Mackey and Bryan Brown visit during a recent joint function of Rotary clubs from west and east Salem. (Mary Louise VanNatta/Salem Reporter) When great groups get together amazing things can happen. That was the case when West Salem Rotary invited East Salem Rotary to join them at[Read More…]