SALEM DISTRICT COURT

Apr 28 2026POLITICS

When Your Phone Knows Too Much

Courts often struggle to draw a clear line between catching criminals and protecting personal freedoms. A recent hearing highlighted this tension as judges weighed whether police should need extra permission to dig into phone location details. The debate centered on a case from Virginia where detect

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Apr 27 2026TECHNOLOGY

Can your phone location history put you at a crime scene without proof?

Courts across the U. S. are now debating whether police can use a controversial trick to find suspects. It’s called a geofence warrant—basically a digital dragnet that collects location data from every phone near a crime scene. The Supreme Court will soon decide if this method violates the Fourth Am

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Feb 14 2026HEALTH

Salem's Youth Mental Health Lifeline Faces Shutdown

Salem is about to lose its only safe space for young people struggling with mental health. The Salem Drop, a youth mental health drop-in center, is closing its doors because of big funding cuts. This is a huge blow to the community, especially since Oregon is already struggling with mental health is

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Feb 10 2026CRIME

Crime numbers fall in Salem, but some rates rise

Salem’s police department says that violent and property crime fell in 2025 compared with the previous year. The drop in violent offences was about 20 percent, and the number of murders went down by more than half. The four killings that happened this year were all solved, a higher clearance rate th

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Jan 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Courtney Love: A Raw Look at a Rock Icon's Journey

Courtney Love is a name that has been both celebrated and criticized over the years. She has been through a lot, and she is not afraid to talk about it. In a new documentary called "Antiheroine, " Love shares her story, her way. The film follows her as she works on new music and reflects on her past

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Jan 01 2026EDUCATION

Little Heroes, Big Lessons: Courtney Rees and Her Pre-K Classroom

Courtney Rees found her calling in a place she least expected. She was all set to teach high school English, but a summer camp volunteer gig changed everything. Working with young kids was a game-changer. Their energy was infectious, and she loved the connection she made with them. So, she switched

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Nov 16 2025LIFESTYLE

Courteney Cox's '90s Style Revival: Why Straight-Leg Jeans Are Back

Courteney Cox has been spotted rocking a style that might remind you of her iconic Friends character, Monica Geller. She was seen wearing straight-leg jeans, a trend that was huge in the '90s. But this time, she wasn't acting; she was directing her new movie, Evil Genius. Straight-leg jeans are mak

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Nov 06 2025BUSINESS

Salem's Winter Wonderland: Keeping the Magic Alive Post-Halloween

Salem, a city known for its spooky season, is not ready to dim the lights just yet. With Halloween crowds thinning out, local groups are stepping up to keep the downtown area buzzing through the winter. Creative Collective and Salem Main Streets have teamed up to launch "Holiday Happenings, " a plan

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Jun 22 2025CELEBRITIES

Courtney Thorne-Smith's Journey to a New Chapter

Courtney Thorne-Smith, known for her roles in popular TV shows, has taken a significant step in her personal life. She has filed for divorce from her husband, Roger Fishman. The couple had been living apart since September 2021. This news might come as a surprise to many, but it's important to rem

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Nov 06 2024LIFESTYLE

Salem's Halloween Boom: A New Record!

Salem, Massachusetts just set a new record for Halloween visitors! The city welcomed 87, 351 visitors on October 31, shattering last year's record of 63, 856. This spooky influx is part of the annual Haunted Happenings festival, which brought in 1, 040, 600 visitors this October—an 8. 6% increase fr

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