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Experience the Thrill of Catch Me If You Can at Pentacle Theatre

Experience the Thrill of Catch Me If You Can at Pentacle Theatre

Courtesy of Pentacle Theatre, For The West Side Newspaper If you're looking for an unforgettable night of live theatre this summer, Pentacle Theatre invites you to climb aboard for one of Broadway's most entertaining musical adventures. Based on the hit DreamWorks film and the incredible true

Inside Salem

Inside Salem

By Senator Deb Patterson, District 10, for The West Side Newspaper Dear Friends and Neighbors, I hope you enjoyed the Fourth of July celebrations that happened throughout our community. I had a great time walking in the Monmouth-Independence Rotary Grand Parade. It was great to see so many friends

Inside Salem

Inside Salem

By rep. Paul Evans, For The West Side Newspaper Our 250th Independence Day celebration is now part of our shared history. I hope you and your family had the opportunity to spend time with friends, neighbors, and loved ones over the holiday weekend. Across our region, July 4, 2026, was

CERT Update

CERT Update

By Mark Wardell for The West Side Newspaper Friends of Salem CERT July in West Salem brings all the fun summer activities, beautiful weather, backyard barbecues, and community events. But behind the scenes, it has also brought some good news for Salem CERT. If you’ve been following this column,

Building a Business Around Trust and Service

Building a Business Around Trust and Service

By Century 21, For The West Side Newspaper SALEM, Ore. — Lena Davidson is often described as a “triple threat,” though there is nothing intimidating about the way she does business. Friends, colleagues, and clients describe her as the kind of person they want in their corner: steady, optimistic, and transparent.

West Salem Profile: Destree Thompson

A 22-year West Salem resident and licensed therapist at The Enlighten Healing Collective shares her reflective journey. The former college basketball player turned artist balances her mental health practice with community connection, a love for storytelling, and a lifelong pursuit of growth.

Pentacle Theatre Announces Three Local Scholarship Winners

Pentacle Theatre Announces Three Local Scholarship Winners

Pentacle Theatre announced its scholarship winners: Terrence Green received the Jo Dodge Acting Scholarship, Ethan Fetterley won the Tom Ulmer Theatre Scholarship, and Alyssa Parr was awarded the Mary Alice Norton Scholarship to support her goals in special education.