Sunday, August 11th, 2024

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Good morning, Salem. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Salem's River Road and Sumpter School Parks are set to receive sports court upgrades starting August 12, 2024, with completion by late November, funded by the 2022 Safety and Livability Bond. 1430 KYKN
- ➤ The Englewood Forest Festival in Salem featured a diverse array of activities, from face painting and squash car racing to performances and nature awareness, emphasizing arts, community, and environmental education. Statesman Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Englewood Forest Festival, held on August 10, 2024, celebrated nature, traditional music and dance, art, with attractions like laughter yoga, Polynesian dance by Paradise of Samoa, and Mexican dance by Ballet Folklorico Guelaguetza. Salem Reporter
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Salem City Council to discuss Planning Commission appointments, accept a substantial grant for housing stability, and update on software system implementation on August 12. 1430 KYKN
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