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Thursday, January 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Salem. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Events in Salem include 'The Little Mermaid' musical, a 90s rock band performance, and a community peace walk. Salem Reporter
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A pedestrian, identified as Joseph Eugene Chandler, 68, was fatally struck by a Cherriots bus in downtown Salem; the driver, John Paul Valdez, 63, cooperated with the ongoing investigation. 1430 KYKN
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Salem Police advised avoiding River Road NE due to a shooting involving an officer and an individual, with multiple law enforcement agencies responding. Statesman Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Salem city councilors plan to propose a property tax levy in May 2025 to fund the library, parks, and Center 50+, to avoid severe citywide budget cuts. Salem Reporter
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Oregon hospitals, led by Salem Health's CEO, are urging the Legislature to increase funding for the Oregon Health Plan to better cover the rising costs of medical care, particularly maternity services. Salem Reporter
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Community Resource Center
Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action will inaugurate a new resource center aimed at assisting homeless families, featuring on-site staff to support families in their quest for stable housing.
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Chris James Cellars at First Taste Oregon 2025
The First Taste Oregon event showcases Oregon's finest wines, brews, spirits, art, and food, featuring Chris James Cellars along with various industry professionals and vendors.
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Healthy Care Advocacy Seminar for Family Caregivers
This educational seminar, led by experienced nurse Nadine Grzeskowiak, provides guidance for unpaid family caregivers caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia.
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Andrea González Caballero Concert
Andrea González Caballero will perform live at Smith Auditorium in Salem.
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Comedy Show Featuring Andrew Rivers and Friends
This event showcases a comedy performance by Andrew Rivers, known for his personal storytelling and extensive tour history, at the Infinity Room in Salem, OR.
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Mexican Cooking Class: Champurrado and Rice Pudding
Participants will learn to create traditional Mexican champurrado and arroz con leche, featuring authentic ingredients and techniques.
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Free Foot Check Day at The Good Feet Store
This event offers a complimentary 15-minute foot check by a healthcare professional to promote foot health.
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Salem Stoic Society: Meeting 2 of 25
The Salem Stoic Society gathers to discuss Stoic philosophy and its application in daily life, promoting personal growth and community support.
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Needle Felting Class: Create a Wool Heart
Learn the art of needle felting by crafting a wool heart in this beginner-friendly class hosted by Audrey Comerford of Wee Woollies Fiber Arts.
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Mild to Wild Motorsports Swap Meet
The Mild to Wild Motorsports Swap Meet offers a variety of motorsports goods and is held at the Oregon State Fairgrounds.
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