Schools, playgrounds, and what's happening around Salem

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Local Headlines

Salem-Keizer Proposes Closing Six Elementary Schools

The district has unveiled a proposal to close six elementary schools as part of boundary changes aimed at addressing enrollment shifts and budget challenges. The closures would affect schools across the Salem-Keizer area, with specific boundary adjustments to accommodate displaced students.

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Riverfront Park Playground Finally Opens After Months of Delays

Excited crowds of kids descended on Riverfront Park's brand-new playground after months of anticipated delays. While the playground is now open, additional work on the park remains to be completed.

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Salem Retirement Community Launches Nursing Training Program

As the population in long-term care grows, a local Salem retirement community is hosting a program to train more nurses. The initiative aims to address the growing need for qualified healthcare workers in the region.

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Salem-Area Face Featured on National Fentanyl Awareness Billboard

A billboard raising awareness of fentanyl overdoses across the country now includes the face of someone from the Salem area, bringing national attention to the local impact of the opioid crisis.

Around Town

What's Happening Around Town

It's been a week of big changes and new beginnings in Salem. While families process news of proposed elementary school closures, there's at least one spot where kids are celebrating: Riverfront Park's long-awaited playground is finally open and drawing excited crowds. Meanwhile, a local retirement community is stepping up to train the next generation of nurses as our aging population grows. It's the Salem way—tackling challenges while building for the future.