More than 300 attended both performances of the Salem Community Band and Choir “Home for the Holidays” performances at the Salem Community Theatre this weekend. Franklin Park Band Director Luke Davis who directed the band was pleased with how the 62 performers ranging in age from 13 to 75 came together. “The band was playing…… Read More »
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Centralia City Council passes yearly budget with no tax increases
The Centralia City Council Monday night passed its annual budget for the fiscal year beginning January first with no tax increases for the ninth year in a row. City Manager Dan Ramey said any decision to raise taxes would be a growth killer. He feels the city’s decision to not increase the sales tax is…… Read More »
Centralia City Council finally approves liquor license for new west side liquor store
After three months of trying, the Centralia City Council finally passed an ordinance increasing the number of package liquor licenses by one. The 3-2 vote means a license can be issued to a developer who wants to create a liquor store in a shuttered gas station building at Pullen and West Broadway. The issue had…… Read More »
Centralia reaches tentative contract agreement with Operating Engineers Union
Centralia City Manager Dan Ramey announced at Monday’s city council meeting that a tentative agreement had been reached on a new four year contract with the operating engineers union. Ramey says the proposal would include a two percent pay increase each year. The 30 city employees who belong to the union still have to hold…… Read More »
Salem leaf vac to end fall pickups on December 19th
The City of Salem Public Works Department has announced the fall leaf vac program will end Thursday, December 19th, weather dependent. Every effort will be made to service the entire City of Salem each of the remaining weeks. As an alternative to the leaf vacuum service, any compost disposal can be bagged in brown compost…… Read More »
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Dreaming of a green Christmas? Four ways to enjoy a sustainable holiday
