Roth's closes, first responders get support, and Y2K fun

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Historic Roth's Grocery Store to Close Its Doors

A beloved Salem institution is saying goodbye. Roth's grocery store, a fixture in the community for years, will be closing its location. The historic grocer has been a neighborhood staple for generations of Salem shoppers.

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Salinas Proposes Mental Health Program for First Responders

Looking out for those who look out for us. City Councilor Vanessa Salinas is proposing a new program focused on bolstering mental health support for Salem's police officers, firefighters, and other first responders who face daily stress on the job.

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Salem Mourns Hospitality Legend Mo Afshar

The Salem community is remembering Mo Afshar, who dedicated decades to the local hospitality industry. Afshar's contributions helped shape Salem's restaurant and business scene, leaving a lasting mark on the city's dining culture.

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This Week: Zootopia 2 in the Park, Y2K Museum Night, Clay Marathons

Your weekend is sorted! Catch an outdoor screening of Zootopia 2, travel back to the turn of the millennium at a Y2K-themed museum night, or get your hands dirty at clay-making marathons happening around town.

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Take 5 Oil Change Opens First Salem Location

Quick oil changes just got quicker. Take 5 Oil Change has opened its first location in Salem, bringing its stay-in-your-car service model to local drivers who need fast maintenance without the wait.

Around Town

Around Town

The weekend brings plenty of fun: settle in for Zootopia 2 under the stars, groove to a Y2K throwback at the museum, or channel your inner artist at clay-making workshops around town. Meanwhile, Take 5 Oil Change just opened their first Salem spot for those overdue tune-ups. And while we bid farewell to the historic Roth's grocery store—a neighborhood fixture for generations—we're grateful for the community space it provided all these years.