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Oregon Spirit Chorus Takes Home Second-Place Medals

Oregon Spirit Chorus Takes Home Second-Place Medals

Salem’s award-winning, all-women’s Oregon Spirit Chorus took home second place medals on May 16 at the Regional Chorus Competition held in Reno, Nevada. 56 singers competed out of the 70 plus that make up the Oregon Spirit Chorus (OSC).

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Brings the Joy of Reading to Thousands

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Brings the Joy of Reading to Thousands

Every month, Cassandra Hernandez walks her three-year-old to the mailbox to see what Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

An Update from Representative Paul Evans

An Update from Representative Paul Evans

This Memorial Day arrives while the United States is once again engaged in a dangerous and complicated conflict in the Middle East.

An Update from Senator Deb Patterson

An Update from Senator Deb Patterson

The weather is getting warmer and we are entering the summer season. Since the legislative session ended earlier this year, I have been getting out and about to meet with local leaders and community...

Rotary Club Members Add Magic to Community Support

Rotary Club Members Add Magic to Community Support

The Rotary Club of West Salem gathered on May 21 for its annual fundraising dinner, a 1920s-themed event titled “Smoke & Mirrors.” Club members and friends assembled at 620 Collective, a Portland Road venue, for dinner and entertainment.

Lien Cuisine: Breakfast Anyone?

Lien Cuisine: Breakfast Anyone?

Here’s a quick summary of breakfast joints around Salem and nearby. These are not ranked, but I’ll note favorites where I have them.

Five Local Students Awarded Salem Retired Educators Association Scholarships

Five Local Students Awarded Salem Retired Educators Association Scholarships

By Julie Oakes, For The West Side Newspaper Five local high school seniors are going off to college with accolades and extra money in their pockets thanks to the Salem Retired Educators Association. The SREA awarded its annual scholarships at a lunch ceremony on May 15 in West Salem. The