Last Saturday Market, Halloween chess, and housing updates

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Local Headlines

Last Saturday Market of the season happening this weekend

Halloween weekend brings the final Salem Saturday Market of 2026, along with Halloween-themed chess at the library and horror movie screenings. It's your last chance to shop local vendors before they pack up for winter.

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Waitlist opens for affordable apartments at Voyagers Village

Salem residents looking for affordable housing can now join the waitlist for apartments at Voyagers Village. The opening provides new opportunities for those seeking reasonably priced housing in our community.

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Salem settles lawsuit with fired school walk coordinator for $250K

The city reached a settlement with a school walk coordinator who was terminated over wearing a civil rights shirt. The agreement resolves the dispute that drew attention to workplace rights and free expression.

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City asks Mannix campaign to stop using employee images in mailers

Salem officials requested that the Mannix campaign discontinue using photographs of city employees in campaign materials. The request addresses concerns about the unauthorized use of public workers' images for political purposes.

Around Town

Halloween Weekend Brings Final Market

Grab your costume and your shopping bags—this Saturday marks the last Salem Saturday Market of the season. If you're feeling competitive, the library's hosting Halloween chess for a spooky twist on strategy. And for those seeking year-round community connections, the waitlist for Voyagers Village affordable apartments just opened, offering new housing options right here in Salem.