As the holiday season approaches, consumers are bombarded with endless Black Friday deals. During these high-profile shopping days, when big box retailers and online giants often dominate the market with massive sales and promotions, choosing to shop at small and local businesses can make a big dif…

This week, Salem welcomed a new chapter in its leadership as Julie Hoy was officially sworn in as the city’s mayor. The ceremony, held Monday evening at City Hall, marked the beginning of a new term not only for Hoy but also for several incoming city councilors: Vanessa Nordyke, Shane Matthews, P…