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Transplant survivor gets a laptop

SALEM – Her friends. That’s what Madison Rose has missed the most while recuperating from an emergency liver transplant earlier this year. Now she has a way to visit with them, even when she has to rest. Last week, the 13-year-old received an unexpected gift: a laptop, complete with video and skype hookup. Her brother, 20-year-old... »

Seventh grader receives liver transplant from brother

SALEM – A Salem seventh-grader and her brother are closer than ever, after he donated half of his liver to her in an operation in a Pennsylvania hospital. Andrew Lewis Middle School student Madison Rose underwent surgery Jan. 10 at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Her brother, Jordan, donated a portion of his liver. Together, the... »

Woman arrested outside East Salem Elementary

SALEM – A woman arrested outside East Salem Elementary Monday allegedly hit a police officer trying to arrest her, and also had a gun in her car, Salem Police said. She also allegedly struck a police officer while they were trying to arrest her, and had previously been banned from the school grounds, police said. Late... »

Schools shuffle administrators for budget savings

SALEM – Faced with a projected shortfall of at least $2 million in state money for the next school year, the Salem School Board has shuffled its principals to fill leadership vacancies and double up on responsibilities in the school system next year, and promoted from within to fill leadership positions at the elementary... »

Salem Schools shuffle principals to save money

SALEM – Salem principals and others are being shuffled to fill leadership positions and double up on responsibilities, as the Salem School Board comes up with ways to counter a possible $2 million shortfall. The board also promoted from within to fill leadership positions at the elementary schools and Andrew Lewis Middle School. Tuesday night in... »