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🌱 Salem reflects on John Saunders’ legacy of civic and council service

Salem, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi Salem! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Salem reflects on John Saunders’ legacy of civic and council service
  • How Salem’s Valleydale expansion could reshape local housing options

Also on today's calendar: Understanding the Basics of Social Security and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Some sun, with a high of 84 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 65.
  • Thursday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Salem mourns passing of councilman and longtime Civic Center official John Saunders (wfirnews.com) — Salem is mourning City Council member and longtime Civic Center leader John Saunders, who died Saturday at 66. Saunders spent 34 years at the Salem Civic Center complex and was serving a council term through 2028, meaning council will likely appoint a temporary replacement before a special election is called.
   

• Salem's Valleydale Apartments expansion continues with second building under construction (wdbj7.com) — New apartments are rising quickly at Valleydale Apartments in Salem, with the second building expected within six months and a third planned, expanding local housing options. City economic development leaders say the project supports growth in Salem and the Roanoke region, while the property manager reports strong demand and special rent discounts for City of Salem employees.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Dear Lord, keep these wandering dogs safe!
    She and a tan boy are in my yard. I'm on 311!!! (Nextdoor Bennett Springs)
  • Elwood Staffing posted a job opening for Machine Operator in Salem. Apply here.
  • AmeriPride Services posted a job opening for Warehouse Production Associates in Salem. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Salem here.

🗞 Nearby News

Roanoke

  • Roanoke native who founded HBCU application resource laid to rest (wdbj7.com)
  • B.R.A.K.E.S. teaches teenagers and parents safe driving tips at Berglund Center (wfxrtv.com)
  • Virginia's First Adult High School Expands as Staff Train for Accelerated Classroom (theroanokestar.com)

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Ok Salem! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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