Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of December.
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🏘️ Community
100 participants took part in the annual Jingle Bell Relay 5K at Riverfront Park in Salem, showcasing festive spirit and community involvement.
🚧 Accidents
A crash at the Highway 22 and 51 interchange near Salem is causing significant traffic delays, with authorities advising alternate routes.
🚨 Crime
A Keizer woman, Amy Robertson, has been charged again for the murder of her 12-year-old son, Caden Berry, found unresponsive in 2017 due to strangulation.
🎓 Education
Chemeketa Community College receives a $499,969 Department of Education grant to bolster veteran student services through the Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success program.
Oregon initiative aims to support families from pregnancy through the first three years of a child's life, seeking legislative funding for 2025 to enhance early childhood health and education.
The Salem-Keizer School District reaffirmed its commitment to creating a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment for all students, emphasizing protections against immigration enforcement without proper legal requirements.
🏛️ Government
Salem business leaders urge the creation of a resident-led committee to review the city's budget for inefficiencies to enhance public trust and address a $17.7 million budget shortfall.
Oregon residents can check their eligibility to e-file both federal and state income tax returns for free in 2025 using the IRS Direct File and Direct File Oregon programs.
The Oregon Legislature passed a bill to provide $218 million in funding to address the financial shortfall from the state's wildfire response, covering contractors' unpaid expenses due to the historic fire season.
Marion County, with a $550,000 federal grant, is reinstating a crisis response team pairing a sheriff’s deputy with a mental health worker after initially moving towards a civilian-led approach.
🎉 Salem Events
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2024 Salem Holiday Market Plant Clinic
The event features MCMGA volunteers providing plant clinic services at the Salem Holiday Market, offering assistance and educational resources to the public while promoting local holiday shopping.
Magic of Lights in Salem
Experience the holiday-themed light display at the Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center.
The Nutcracker by the World Ballet Company
Experience the enchanting ballet 'Nutcracker' featuring a multinational cast of professional dancers and Tchaikovsky’s score at the Elsinore Theatre.
Weekly Storytime at Barnes & Noble
This weekly event features engaging stories, crafts, and snacks for children and families.
Candlelight Concert: Christmas Carols on Strings
This event features a unique musical experience with Christmas carols performed in a candlelit setting at the Grand Theater in Salem.
The Music of A Charlie Brown Christmas Concert
Experience a live performance featuring the Nathan Olsen Trio playing music from the classic television special A Charlie Brown Christmas.
Magic of Lights - Salem
Experience a captivating display of lights at the Magic of Lights event in Salem.
Sunday Storytime at Barnes & Noble
This weekly event offers children an enjoyable mix of stories, crafts, and snacks at Barnes & Noble.
Salem Tuba Holiday Concert
The Salem Tuba Holiday is a festive musical event showcasing baritone horns, euphoniums, and tubas performing popular Christmas carols and holiday songs, with lyrics provided for community singing.
Weekly Storytime at Barnes & Noble
A weekly event featuring stories, crafts, and snacks aimed at children and families.
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