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Thursday, September 26th, 2024
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Good morning, Salem. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Salem's week features Hispanic cultural festival Viva Salem, a storybook event at Gilbert House Children’s Museum, and West Coast car stereo finals. Salem Reporter
- ➤ Two northbound lanes on Liberty Street SE in Salem will close for four weeks starting Sunday for bridge repairs over Pringle Creek, as part of a bond-approved project enhancing safety and accessibility. Statesman Journal
- ➤ Tori Middelstadt, with a deep background in tourism and a love for the Willamette Valley, takes the helm at the Willamette Valley Visitors Association to boost regional tourism, focusing on wine, sports, and outdoor activities. Salem Reporter
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Salem firefighters swiftly contained a two-alarm house fire near North Salem High School with no injuries reported. Salem Reporter
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 17-year-old boy was sentenced to probation for the fatal shooting of a cat in Salem after admitting to first-degree aggravated animal abuse. Salem Reporter
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Viva Salem event to celebrate Latin American culture with music, dance, and traditional Mexican rope artistry at Riverfront Park during Hispanic Heritage Month. Salem Reporter
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Oregon's program, with $6.7 million left, offers assistance to homeowners struggling with mortgage payments since COVID-19, accepting applications until Oct. 15. Statesman Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Oregon lawmakers are addressing issues with the state's exoneree compensation law, which has been criticized for denying justice to wrongfully convicted individuals, as they work to reform the legislation to better support exonerees. Statesman Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Jim Sellers offers 12 strategies for Medicare beneficiaries to reduce prescription drug costs, highlighting the importance of reviewing insurance plans and utilizing various discounts and programs. Salem Reporter
SHOP NEWS
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Women of Principle: AA Meeting for Women
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Fall Member Meeting and Dinner with Keynote by Karen Spears Zacharius
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Enhancing Parenting Skills Workshop
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Salem Community Markets
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Weekly Storytime and Crafts
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2024 OSHA Fall Conference in Salem, Oregon
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