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SALEM — Dogs will now be prohibited from any playground areas in the park system. In response to concerns raised by Recreation Supervisor Amber Smith, the parks commission Wednesday approved the rule aimed at keeping dogs away from children and their playground equipment. Chairman John Panezott said the action is for the health and safety of the children by reducing the possibility of dog bites and eliminating dog waste where children play. Parks Director Shane Franks said signs will be posted at the playground areas and posts can be installed near the areas on which to attach dogs on leash...

Dogs will now be prohibited from any playground areas in the park system. In response to concerns raised by Recreation Supervisor Amber Smith, the parks commission Wednesday approved the rule aimed at keeping dogs away from children and their playground equipment. Chairman John Panezott said the action is for the health and safety of the children by reducing the possibility of dog bites and eliminating dog waste where children play. Parks Director Shane Franks said signs will be posted at the playground areas and posts can be installed near the areas on which to attach dogs on leashes. Dogs a...

mgreier@salemnews.net Salem Rotary Club members gather in the open field slated to become Rotary Recreation Area in Waterworth Memorial Park. As part of it’s 100th anniversary, the club donated $50,000 to the Salem Parks Department to develop the land located just north of the Center Circle indoor soccer field near the Salem Community Center. (Salem News photo by Mary Ann Greier) SALEM — Salem Rotary celebrated 100 years of giving with a new gift Tuesday: $50,000 for the city parks to establish Rotary Recreation Area. Introduced as “a multigenerational, multifunctional family gatheri...

Staff Writer Morningn Journal/Mary Ann Greier Salem Rotary Club members gather in the open field slated to become Rotary Recreation Area in Waterworth Memorial Park. As part of it’s 100th anniversary, the club donated $50,000 to the Salem Parks Department to develop the land located just north of the Center Circle indoor soccer field near the Salem Community Center. SALEM — Salem Rotary celebrated 100 years of giving with a new gift Tuesday: $50,000 for the city parks to establish Rotary Recreation Area. Introduced as “a multigenerational, multifunctional family gathering place to s...