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3

Oct

2019

Firefighters Respond to Burger King Fire

Fire causes $30,000 in damages.

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Fire

26

Sep

2019

Lengthy Fire at Salem Frame Company

It took firefighters six hours to extinguish the fire.

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Fire

23

Sep

2019

Legendary Kansas Coming to Salem in May

America’s preeminent progressive rock band, KANSAS, is coming to the Salem Civic Center on Friday, May 1, 2020.     The group announced the fourth and final leg of its popular Point of Know Return Anniversary Tour this morning from Nashville. Launched as a celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the massive hit album “Point of Know Return”, the band will perform the album in its entirety during its stop in Salem, along with other hit songs, deep cuts and fan favorites.

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Civic Center

18

Sep

2019

Salem Police Make Arrest in Ellis Court Incident

Shots were fired early on June 29 and struck several houses.

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Police

17

Sep

2019

Structure Fire on Bowman Causes Basement Damage

The family was displaced by the fire.

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Fire

11

Sep

2019

Olde Salem Days Road Closure Information

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Community Events

6

Sep

2019

Brantley Gilbert Returning to Salem in February

Brantley Gilbert will be making his fourth trip to Salem

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Civic Center

28

Aug

2019

Kroger and Salem Fair Help United Way

Early sales netted the United Way nearly $18,000

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Civic Center

19

Aug

2019

Country Star Chris Janson is Headed to Salem

Janson's breakout hit was "You Can Buy Me a Boat"

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Civic Center

2

Aug

2019

Apartment Fire Forces Friday Evacuation

No injuries were reported.

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