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Marion Berries Are Newest Semi-Pro Team in Salem
Salem is about to add another semi-pro team to the fold when the Marion Berries make their debut next summer.
The Marion Berries are the latest expansion team for the West Coast League (WCL), a summer collegiate wooden-bat league with teams based in Oregon, Washington and Canada.
They are the 17th team to join the league, forming a natural rivalr…
Giving Back: Salem Health Foundation Offers a Helping Hand
Working behind the scenes to ensure a healthy community is the Salem Health Foundation.
Despite fully supporting Salem Health, the foundation is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1968 by a group of citizens that wanted to improve the health of the community.
“We are separate from Salem Health, but our missions align,” Salem Health and W…
Basil & Board Sold to Cascadia Pizza Co.
Basil & Board have sold their business to Cascadia Pizza Co., who will be taking over the location at 500 Liberty St. SE Ste. 150, Salem.
The last day of service for Basil & Board will be on October 27th.
This will be the first Oregon location for Cascadia Pizza Co. who opened their first location in Western Washington in 2015 and have since ex…
Commercial Business Furniture is Salem’s Longest Running Business
The oldest and continuously run official business has changed ownership and model over the years but has remained committed to providing business for the local community.
The current iteration is called Commercial Business Furniture (CBF), run by the Mizer family. Katy is the Principal Owner, Dale is the Business Manager and their son Sawyer is the Sales …
Fall Attractions for Families and Adults in Salem
Fall has arrived in the Mid-Willamette Valley and with it several Halloween themed activities.
The Salem area has a few options within a short drive of the city listed below:
E.Z. Orchards (5504 Hazelgreen Rd. NE, Salem)
Harvestfest 2024 is running from September 28th-October 30th. Activities include Hayrides, Pumpkin Patch, Petting Zoo, Corn …
Giving Back: United Way of Mid-Willamette Valley Receives Donation for Low-Income Housing
The United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley is a non-profit organization whose mission is to unite people and resources together to build a thriving and resilient community.
“We actively look for gaps in current services and needs that aren’t being met in our communities,” United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley CEO Rhonda Wolf said. “By bringing …
Burgerville Expands to Salem/Keizer
Burgerville restaurants will be making their triumphant return to the Salem area when two locations are expected to open in the fall of 2024. The two locations will replace the former Sonic restaurants at 220 Lancaster Drive SE in Salem and 3775 River Road N in Keizer.
“Burgerville has looked at many locations throughout the Pacific Northwest,” Burger…
Boys and Girls Club Offers Teen Services
Summer and after school programs for teens at the Boys and Girls Club of Salem, Marion and Polk Counties have expanded and can now be found at five of their branches.
Teen sites are now available at the Knudson Branch & Wipper Teen Center (1395 Summer St. NE, Salem), Epping Homestead Branch (3805 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem), West Salem Branch (925 Gerth …
End of Free Parking in Downtown Salem Gathers Momentum
Free downtown parking in Salem may be nearing an end as the city is planning a change to the area with a new plan from city officials.
Downtown businesses currently foot the bill for parking in downtown as this money goes towards maintenance and upkeep for the spaces.
“What we have in common is that we have a regular healthy turnover of those parking…
Heroes Tap House Bar and Grill Honors Heroes and Hopes to Prevent Future Tragedies
Heroes Tap House Bar and Grill has been a staple in South Salem for almost a decade with a superhero theme dedicated to their son behind the name of business.
Donovan and Kari Wallace opened up Heroes to honor their son Blayk, who passed away in a drowning accident. Amidst the tragedy, the couple wanted to honor him and found that owning a business was th…