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Chickens could be OK in Salem
Backyard hens could be OK in Salem, if a proposed amendment to the Urban Agriculture section of the city's Comprehensive Plan passes later this summer. »COMMENTS
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Sarah Witt led the Maroons with three top-five performances at the Liberty Invitational last weekend in Lynchburg. AJ Bernstein also had a big day for the men’s side during the weekend meet, which featured several Division I schools. Witt, a senior captain, ran a season-best time of 15.6 in the 100H to finish fifth overall, first... »
RC track team is impressive at Liberty Invitation meet
Sarah Witt led the Maroons with three top-five performances at the Liberty Invitational last weekend in Lynchburg. AJ Bernstein also had a big day for the men’s side during the weekend meet, which featured several Division I schools. Witt, a senior captain, ran a season-best time of 15.6 in the 100H to finish fifth overall, first... »
Salem Times Register, The New Castle Record 
SALEM – The Salem High lacrosse teams played host to William Fleming last week and both teams scored easy wins as the Colonels struggle through their first year as a varsity program. The girls won 12-1. Not trying to run up the score, coach Maggi Pace had the Spartans play from a settled offense,... »
Salem lax teams hammer Fleming
SALEM – The Salem High lacrosse teams played host to William Fleming last week and both teams scored easy wins as the Colonels struggle through their first year as a varsity program. The girls won 12-1. Not trying to run up the score, coach Maggi Pace had the Spartans play from a settled offense,... »
Salem Times Register 
SALEM – The Moody Blues rocked an appreciative crowd made up primarily of fans of the same age as the British rock band from the 1960s on March 31 at the Salem Civic Center. Original band lead vocal, Justin Hayward on vocal and bass, John Lodge and drummer, Graeme Edge performed their popular hits... »
The Moody Blues rocks Salem Civic Center
SALEM – The Moody Blues rocked an appreciative crowd made up primarily of fans of the same age as the British rock band from the 1960s on March 31 at the Salem Civic Center. Original band lead vocal, Justin Hayward on vocal and bass, John Lodge and drummer, Graeme Edge performed their popular hits... »
FEATURES, Salem Times Register 
SALEM – Gabby Peppers is fascinated with the past, particularly a history mystery she discovered while walking in a cemetery with her dad. Walking in cemeteries and reading grave markers is one of the favorite activities of the 11-year-old Salem resident and her father, Todd Peppers. A little more than a month ago they were... »
History mystery of World War II intrigues 11-year-old
SALEM – Gabby Peppers is fascinated with the past, particularly a history mystery she discovered while walking in a cemetery with her dad. Walking in cemeteries and reading grave markers is one of the favorite activities of the 11-year-old Salem resident and her father, Todd Peppers. A little more than a month ago they were... » COMMENTS
Congratulations, Gabby! You have done such thorough work and uncovered a fascinating piece of Salem history. You are ...
What an interesting and intriguing article to learn of the past through the efforts and hard work of this exceptional ...
Breaking News, Salem Times Register
$14,000 grant will support fresh foods from market
SALEM – People who don’t have a lot of dollars to spend will be able to purchase twice as much fresh food at the Salem Farmers’ Market this year, thanks to a $14,000 grant from a local foundation. Alan Ronk, executive director of the Foundation for the Roanoke Valley, presented a check to Salem... »COMMENTS
See? She shoots straight. Go Meg!
Featured Sports, Salem Times Register 
SALEM – Glenvar scored six runs in the bottom of the first and cruised to a 7-2 win over Salem at GHS last Thursday. With the win Glenvar split the season series with Salem, with both teams winning at home. Errors let the Spartans down, as Samantha Smith took the loss despite not allowing... »
Glenvar scores 6 in first to beat Salem in softball
SALEM – Glenvar scored six runs in the bottom of the first and cruised to a 7-2 win over Salem at GHS last Thursday. With the win Glenvar split the season series with Salem, with both teams winning at home. Errors let the Spartans down, as Samantha Smith took the loss despite not allowing... »
Featured Sports, Salem Times Register 
SALEM – With the new season set to commence on Friday in Frederick, the Salem Red Sox have announced their opening day roster. Manager Billy McMillon, pitching Coach Kevin Walker, and hitting coach Rich Gedman, all three of whom played in the Big Leagues, possess a talent-laden group of prospects to mold into a... »
Salem Sox open the season in Frederick Friday
SALEM – With the new season set to commence on Friday in Frederick, the Salem Red Sox have announced their opening day roster. Manager Billy McMillon, pitching Coach Kevin Walker, and hitting coach Rich Gedman, all three of whom played in the Big Leagues, possess a talent-laden group of prospects to mold into a... »
FEATURES, Salem Times Register 
SALEM – Katie Rotanz didn’t start out to become hooked on organic farming, a goal to recycle just about everything and a hunger to eat the freshest possible foods. But after spending six months traveling first in Ireland and then Australia, Katie Rotanz came home with a new view of the world, and dozens... »
Organic farm adventure transformed her views
SALEM – Katie Rotanz didn’t start out to become hooked on organic farming, a goal to recycle just about everything and a hunger to eat the freshest possible foods. But after spending six months traveling first in Ireland and then Australia, Katie Rotanz came home with a new view of the world, and dozens... »
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My husband and I are all for having chickens in a regulated urban culture. I think as citizens of Salem ...
1 Comment »Jan Morgan April 24, 2012