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The Salem Area Chamber Of Commerce's Annual Mystery Dinner

Steelman talks politics around the kitchen table
Sarah Steelman, Republican candidate for governor, brought her message of making government accountable to the people and spending taxpayers money wisely to Salem July 21.

R-80 hands out 3 percent pay raises, basketball coaches hired
Salem R-80 faculty and staff will see a three percent pay increase for the new school year, two board members were appointed and girls and boys basketball coaches have been hired.

Sewer system mapping a must, says DNR
The city's sanitary sewer system will undergo an extensive mapping process in the future to meet permit requirements from the Department of Natural Resources.

Focus of primary on sheriff, commissioner races and sales tax
The August 5 primary will determine the Dent County Sheriff's position for the next four years and finalize the November race for Dent County's Second District County Commissioner.

Discussion continues on health issues with annex
Dent County Commissioners discussed proposals to study environmental issues at the Judicial Building Annex and heard an update on the countywide rural addressing project during the past two meetings.

Nationals-bound Phennicie, 13, enjoys beating the boys in motocross
Natalie Phennicie, 13, has encountered several obstacles as a dirt bike racer on her way to national motocross competition.

Vandal leaves mark all over Salem
A 15-year-old Salem boy has been turned over to juvenile authorities for his alleged involvement in several recent building vandalisms around town.

Publisher's Commentary
We do a lot more around here than deliver you a newspaper twice a week
When a conversation the other day turned to economics, a couple of fellow businessmen and I started talking about payroll.

Crime & Accident Reports

BASKETBALL
Wrightsman resigns to take job in Indiana

TRACK
YEAR IN REVIEW: Weather aside, 2008 a good year

GOLF
Tigers finish with one win, but battling

TENNIS
9-2 season, lots of returnees offer bright outlook

Death Notices & Obituaries


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