West Hills Vineyards Blends Family Legacy With a Fresh Vision in West Salem
The rich soil of the Salem area has attracted several vineyards over the last century. They dot the rolling hills surrounding the city.
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Your Dentist May Save Your Life
If your dental team measures your blood pressure and asks you to see your doctor, please take it seriously. That brief detour to medical care can protect your life, your work, and your loved ones.
Lien Cuisine: April Fools Day!
April Fool’s Day is historically one of the most fun days for the West Side Newspaper. For years, Chris McCartney and I huddled over a beer and dreamed up stupid stuff to write for the April edition. Spoofs only, with a little satire here and there.
Understanding the Reality Behind 'Teeth in a Day' Implants Part 2 of 2
You may have heard advertisements promising “teeth in a day,” often paired with smiling patients enjoying apples or steak right after surgery.
Indy Art Galley Showcases Spring Show
For the rest of April, visitors to the gallery in downtown Independence can enjoy Focus Artist Becki Hesedahl’s watercolor landscape paintings. The project is called “Spirit of The Forest” and looks to examine the landscape of nature in a close-up view.
West Salem High Students Bring The Great Gatsby to Life
West Salem High auditorium, a gaggle of Advanced Technical Theater students are gearing up for their biggest “straight play” yet: The Great Gatsby. They’re buzzing with excitement and nerves: in small groups, they’re presenting their ideas for the technical part of the show, which opens April 29.
Whole Tooth: Wisdom Teeth Removal, Yes or No?
Most patients accept a referral to an oral surgeon with grace. We often recommend sedation and suggest planning for at least four days of rest and recovery. In many ways, it is the one time in life when you are fully justified in doing absolutely nothing but healing.