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Finding Community After Pregnancy and Infant Loss

Finding Community After Pregnancy and Infant Loss

To counter the isolation of perinatal loss, Doula Synergy hosts monthly Pregnancy & Infant Loss Grief Circles in West Salem. Meeting every third Thursday, the gatherings offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental space for healing, reflection, and community connection.

The Little Fair That Could

The Little Fair That Could

Faced with closure on December 31 due to budget deficits, the Polk County Fair has adopted the theme "The Little Fair That Could" to rally support for a rescue tax levy. Running August 5–8, 2026, the vital community event features a rodeo, youth livestock auctions, and 600 dedicated volunteers.

A Good Game of Bigger and Better

A Good Game of Bigger and Better

Reflecting on Bob Goff’s game “Bigger and Better,” Dwayne Hilty notes that growth requires letting go. By trading selfishness for community service—echoing Rotary’s "Service Above Self" motto—we build a more meaningful life. True impact starts with a willingness to step out and serve.

All Things Golf in West Salem

All Things Golf in West Salem

Salemtowne Golf Club in West Salem is hosting its 2026 non-resident membership drive for golfers aged 50+. Fees are $725 ($400 for a second household member). Pro Tim Banick also shares a crucial spring golf tip, emphasizing a proper, square-shouldered takeaway drill for a better swing.

Salem Globe Restoration Project Stalled

Salem Globe Restoration Project Stalled

Faced with $1.5M in repair costs for Salem's weather-damaged Eco-Earth Globe, the City urgently seeks funding partnerships. While volunteers raised $300k, a state grant expires in June 2027. Budget constraints leave the project's future, and its long-term maintenance, uncertain.

Teamwork, Depth Carry Titans to Track & Field Conference Sweep

Teamwork, Depth Carry Titans to Track & Field Conference Sweep

The outcomes were known even before the final runners crossed the finish line at the Central Valley Conference Track & Field Championships. West Salem High School, with large leads in team points, would be taking home two trophies.

Wallace Marine Park Updates in the Works, Riverfront Park to Open New Playground

Wallace Marine Park Updates in the Works, Riverfront Park to Open New Playground

By Casey Chaffin, The West Side Newspaper The May meeting of the West Salem Redevelopment Advisory Board (WSRAB) was light on West Salem updates, with the exception of a discussion for a potential opportunity to modernize the Wallace Marine Park softball complex. Gretchen Bennett, the City of Salem’s Community