Have you ever thought about learning another language? Picking up a new language can be one of the most rewarding skills you'll develop—not just for travel or career advancement, but for your brain. Beyond just expanding your vocabulary, it offers lasting cognitive and personal benefits that might s…

The business community and local residents packed a recent Salem mayoral forum hosted by the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce to hear directly from Julie Hoy, the city’s incumbent mayor, and Vanessa Nordyke, a current city councilor, as the two candidates debated the future of Salem. The event covered…