From a press release submitted by Salem City Administrator Sally Burbridge:

The Doe Run Company (Doe Run) is pleased to announce Lou Magdits has been promoted to vice president – sales and marketing, joining Doe Run’s executive team. The move is a part of the company’s succession planning and the recent announcement by Doe Run executive Jose Hansen of his intention …

A frigid morning on Jan. 26 didn’t stop almost two dozen volunteers from moving boxes of food to help those in need. Volunteers assisted the Shepherd’s Nook Food Pantry to deliver a shipment of food to the Salem Organization for Local Various Emergencies (SOLVE). Organizer Paula Myler said t…

In 2021, more Americans were killed by fentanyl–laced pills and other addictive drugs than in all the wars the United States has fought since the end of World War II. In 2021, there were 108,000 fake–drug deaths, more than twice as many as automobile, gunshot, or suicide deaths. Ultra–lethal…

On Jan. 13, the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms announced a ban on a commonly used firearm accessory called a pistol brace. The ATF says 180 days after the ruling was announced, it will be illegal to own certain firearms equipped with a pistol brace unless the owner has comp…

Amendment 3 to Article XIV of the Missouri Constitution passed into law in 2022. The amendment legalizes recreational cannabis in the state of Missouri and expands the existing medical marijuana program. While the federal government still considers cannabis a schedule I controlled substance,…

According to a Jan. 27 report submitted by Salem Police Department:

During the Jan. 24 meeting of the City of Salem Board of Aldermen, city treasurer Stacey Houston presented a financial report for the month.

According to reports of Troop I of the Missouri State Highway Patrol: