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Juli Foscoli: Building Community Through Kindness, Leadership, and Resilience
As co-owner of South Town Glass, Juli Foscoli draws inspiration from a legacy of dedication to both business and community. Shaped by early life experiences and her parents’ example, Foscoli learned the power of giving back and prioritizing people - values that she continues to uphold as a community leader.
"My parents built their business from the grou…
City Council Censure Motion Targets Councilors Gwyn and Hoy
The Salem City Council is set to take up a motion to censure Councilor Deanna Gwyn and Mayor-Elect and Councilor Julie Hoy tomorrow.
According to the November 12th meeting agenda, the motion, first reported by the Statesman Journal, will be made by Mayor Chris Hoy, who, earlier this year, was denied re-election when Councilor Julie Hoy successfully challe…
The November election and its consequences
The November election produced both good news and uncertainty for Salem-area businesses.
Voters trounced Measure 118, the massive corporate tax increase and income redistribution proposal. Nearly 80% of voters said no.
“That was a ‘Hell, no,’” in the range similar to Oregonians’ rejections of sales taxes, said political scientist Jim Moore of…
Oregon Warns Residents of Rising Affinity Fraud Schemes Exploiting Trust within Communities
The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) recently issued a warning to Oregonians about the dangers of affinity fraud, an investment scam that exploits trust within tightly knit groups to defraud members. The DFR highlighted that affinity fraud is on the rise, preying on bonds in communities, religious organizations, immigrant groups, and other af
Award-winning artisan, Kyle Layton, brings craft coffee to Salem
Years of commitment to his craft as a coffee maker opened the door for Kyle Layton to take on part ownership of Salem’s newest cafe, Prismatic Coffee Roasters. “I’ve had this dream for a long time of owning and operating a cafe and roastery, and it seemed like time to try to step into that,” Layton said.
Local coffee connoisseurs Evan Delgado and …
Salem Mayor’s home sent to foreclosure for failure to pay bills
Outgoing Salem Mayor Chris Hoy has found himself in some financial hot water.
Marion County property records show Hoy has failed to pay nearly $8,000 in bills related to his primary residence and is in danger of losing his home to foreclosure. The documents show he hasn’t made a mortgage payment since April 2024. He lost his bid for re-election to Julie…