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Giving abounds at Salem's United Methodist Church
"Give the World a Gift." That's the motto behind the Alternative Christmas Market taking place today and Sunday at the First United Methodist Church, 600 State Street.
Fire guts S. Salem home, residents unharmed
Steve Weems fought fires when he was in the service, so when the South Salem resident first encountered flames near the dryer in his home Saturday afternoon, he knew it was trouble.
Salem man's movie In production
Peter Vanderwall's original screenplay, 'A Year in Mooring,' is coming to life as an independent feature film in Traverse City, Mich.
Salem officer looks forward to work each night
It takes six shifts of officers to serve and protect the citizens of Salem covering every hour of the day, every day of the week and every week of the year.
Wanted Keizer man arrested on several felonies
Federal and state officials officials arrested a 46-year-old man in Keizer on Thursday who was wanted on several felony warrants.
Funds, not community, doomed Salem theater
I am sad to hear of the closing of Salem Repertory Theatre. I believe that a successful and vibrant city depends upon the arts in part for creating an activated citizenship, advancing its democracy and cultivating community.
$5,000 reward offered for information on 'grandpa bandit'
The Oregon Financial Institutions Security Task Force is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a serial bank robbery wanted by the FBI for a series of bank robberies in Salem and Sherwood.
Keizer intersection shooting leaves one dead
A man shot near an intersection just north of Salem, Ore., late Tuesday night has died in a Salem hospital.
West Salem redevelopment panel to meet this morning
The West Salem Redevelopment Advisory Board will meet today. The group will meet at 7:30 a.m. at the West Salem Public Library, 395 Glen Creek Road NW.
Salem woman describes escape from ex
A Marion County sheriff's spokeswoman says a 22-year-old Salem woman was able to talk her way out of a violent abduction by a suicidal ex-boyfriend. Leuitenant Sheila Lorance said the man shot himself to death when confronted by a sheriff's deputy after the woman escaped.
S. Salem Lions unveil plans for December
The South Salem Lions club has announced events for December. The group has regular meetings at noon Wednesdays at Great Wall Buffet, 2875 Commercial St.
School bond defeated in North Salem
NORTH SALEM - A $19.7 million bond for building system and energy efficiency improvements to the district's schools was defeated Tuesday with 65 percent of voters saying "no." The vote was 324 in favor and 609 against.
Brightly lighted Christmas lawn ornaments were purloined from a South Salem home this weekend - and it was all caught on camera.
One Thanksgiving traffic death a record
One person died in a crash on an Oregon highway during this year's Thanksgiving period, making it the safest on record, according to Oregon State Police.
Don't give up on theater in Salem
Salem Repertory Theatre recently announced its closing to patrons by stating 'in large part, SRT has been a six-year labor of love.' While it is true much of the theatre's success was due to a group of devoted company members, a theatre needs more than love to succeed.
Deputies investigate kidnapping, suicide in NE Salem
Sheriff's deputies are investigating an alleged kidnapping that ended in a suicide in northeast Salem tonight.
Ore. anti-tax leader indicted on tax charges
SALEM, Ore.: Bill Sizemore, Oregon's high-profile anti-tax activist and Republican candidate for governor, has been indicted on tax evasion charges.
Churches expand free medical clinic to South Salem site
When members of Trinity Covenant Church in South Salem asked their neighbors what services they need, the answer was clear: medical care.
Battle of the Bands on Friday in Salem
Four bands will bring their talents to the Salem Public Library's 2009 Battle of the Bands on Friday.
Salem people profile: David Fox
In a print shop filled with so much paper and intimidating, furniture-sized printers, tiny bits of Salem music sprout everywhere.