Salem City Councilman Frank Addison

10/21/2026

Salem City Council approved plans for the Oddfellows Lodge to revive the Bluegrass Festival at Bryan Memorial Park on April 23-24, 2027.

10/16/2026

As the United States celebrates its 250th birthday, 5 On Your Side is honoring everyday Americans who served their country through its Red, White and You series.

10/14/2026

08/28/2026

If you, like me, have noticed how terrible the South Broadway train crossing (by Dairy Queen) has become, please take a minute and do the following.
1. Go to www.csx.com
2. Scroll to the bottom of the page, and select “Contact Us”
3. In the “Choose a category” drop down, select “Property Concerns”.
4. From that menu, choose “Rough Crossing”
5. Complete the requested information. In “Issue Location” I put the crossing number which is 152941P

07/04/2026

The Salem Recreation Department plans music prior to the city's 4th of July Fireworks Display over the Salem R...

07/04/2026

Sunset in Salem.

06/16/2026

***Update Road Oiling for Monday, 6/15/26***

The City of Salem Public Works is announcing that, weather permitting, the following roads will be closed to on street parking for OIL and CHIP road maintenance on Monday, June 15, 2026 from 7:00 AM to 5:00PM. Please do not park on the following roads nor drive through oil not covered by rock.

S. Pearl Ave. - Sanger St. to Commercial St.
S. Maple Ave. - Commercial St. to Sanger St.
W. Lester St. - S. Maple Ave. to S. College Ave.
W. Sanger St. - S. College Ave. to HWY 37
Westgate Ave. - W. Blair to Mitchell St.
Airport Rd. - Boone St. to Airport entrance
W. Whittaker St. - Pearl Ave. to Walnut Ave.
W. Mitchell St. - S. College Ave. to HWY 37
E. Mitchell St. - HWY 37 to S. Marion Ave.
E. Locust St. - HWY 37 to S. Marion Ave.
E. Elm St. - HWY 37 to S. Marion Ave.
E. Church St. - S. Washington Ave. to S. Marion Ave.
S. Marion Ave. - Main St. to E. Mitchell St.
S. Hamilton Ave. - Main St. to E. Mitchell St.
S. Rotan Ave. - E. Church St. to E. Mitchell St.
S. Jefferson Ave. - E. McMackin St. to E. Mitchell St.
S. Washington Ave. - E. McMackin St. to E. Mitchell St.
N. Franklin St. - Boone St. to Broughton Rd.
W. Bryan St. - N. College Ave. to N. Franklin St.
W. Park St. - N. College Ave. to N. Franklin St.
Bob White Lane - N. Franklin St. to End
Bryan Lane - N. Franklin St. to End
Deer Path Dr. - Boone St. to Boone St.
Meadow Lane - Deer Path Dr. to Hawthorn Rd.
Hawthorn Rd. - Broughton Rd. to Concrete pavement
Hawthorn Estates Dr. - Hawthorn Rd. to End