Scott Devan News Today

Residents of Salem and interested parties: If you recall, Part one of my address to Salem City Council for 2022, focused on the safety forces. That is almost 80% of the city budget. Part Two of that address will show you the highlights of what was done with the remaining 20% of our budget. City […]

mgreier@salemnews.net SALEM — Parks Director Shane Franks said he’s received nothing but strong support for a project to upgrade Centennial Park lights to LED. Franks discussed the project during a public hearing held Wednesday night regarding the grant being sought to help pay for the lighting upgrade. The Salem Department of Parks and Recreation is applying for a NatureWorks grant of up to $10,000 through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The grant would cover 75 percent of the co...

Staff Writer SALEM — The Salem Parks Commission agreed Wednesday to go forward with plans to become a Bee City USA. Commission members first heard about Bee City USA from Parks Director Shane Franks at last month’s meeting, but requested additional information regarding the benefits since the cost was $200 per year. On Wednesday, city resident Sara Baer and master gardener Marilyn McKinley addressed commissioners about the idea, urging them of the importance of bees to pollinate plants and ...