Cumberland, Salem county health experts discuss 'fat tax' on unhealthy foods to reduce obesity rates

19 May 2012, 3:10 pm

If health warnings, exercise programs, social stigma and voluntary diets haven’t impacted rising obesity rates, could a hefty “fat tax” have an effect?... Read More »

Salem County corrections officer charged with stealing $300 from inmate

18 May 2012, 10:35 pm

SALEM — A Salem County Corrections Officer was arrested today and charged with stealing more than $300 from an inmate at the jail where the officer worked, authorities said.... Read More »

West Salem/Aquinas team could be back in 2013-14

18 May 2012, 10:25 pm

The season hasn’t even started but the West Salem/Aquinas gymnastics team’s run for a sixth consecutive WIAA state meet appearance has been halted.... Read More »

Salem to hold fundraiser for boy killed in woodchipper accident

18 May 2012, 2:43 pm

More than a month after a six-year-old boy was tragically killed in an accident involving a woodchipper, his hometown of Salem is making plans for a town-wide fundraiser for the family.... Read More »

Marion County deputies investigating death

18 May 2012, 9:32 am

The discovery of a man's body in Hayesville has led Marion County deputies to a death investigation.... Read More »

Rash of burglaries under investigation in Marion County

18 May 2012, 7:47 am

Marion County sheriff's deputies said Thursday they have responded to several burglaries concentrated near the intersection of Duck Inn Road and Wabash Road in the past two weeks.... Read More »

Salem County women celebrate life, age at Silver Fox Tea

17 May 2012, 10:41 pm

SALEM — Giving the Salem County Old Boys Night a run for its money, women in the county celebrated their age and life during the second Silver Fox Tea Thursday.... Read More »

Salem Communications to Present at the 13th Annual B. Riley & Co. Investor Conference

16 May 2012, 2:23 pm

CAMARILLO, CA-- - Salem Communications Corporation , a leading U.S. radio broadcaster, Internet content provider, and magazine and book publisher targeting audiences interested in Christian and conservative ...... Read More »

Letter to the editor: Improved housing stock key to Salem's future

16 May 2012, 12:41 am

I’ve attended as many Salem City council meetings as anyone over the last six years. Mostly I am either the only member of the public present, or one of the very few.... Read More »

Two fire stations closing in Salem

27 April 2012, 10:14 pm

Budget shortfalls are causing the city of Salem to close two fire stations.... Read More »