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<title><![CDATA[The City of Salem, Indiana - Rich in History]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[NOTICE -  Parks & Recreation Lifeguard Candidates]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Notice for Salem Parks and Recreation Lifeguard Candidates.....]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[4/30/2008 8:42:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Mayor Bower:  Let's Do Business Together]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Salem:  A City Open For Business.....]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[4/15/2008 8:27:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Agendas Announced - Board and Council Meetings]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Executive and Regular Sessions, Board of Public Works & Safety --- Common Council.....]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[4/10/2008 1:27:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Volunteers Needed - Hoosier Uplands Needs Your Help]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Hoosier Uplands Home Health Care & Hospice is in need of volunteers.....]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[4/8/2008 8:32:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Public Meeting:  HomeTown Competitiveness Academy]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Stimulating Community and Economic Development.....]]></description>
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<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[3/27/2008 1:23:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Homeless Pets - Ready for Adoption]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[City of Salem Animal Shelter - Pets Ready for Adoption.....]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=370]]></link>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[3/17/2008 1:56:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Police Station Designated Salem's Safety Zone]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[“Salem’s Safety Zone” is a program to encourage awareness that the Salem City Police Department doors are open 24 hours a day in case of emergencies......]]></description>
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<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[3/11/2008 5:50:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Have You Checked your BATTERY Lately...???]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[A reminder from Chief Pennington and The Salem Fire Department.....]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=366]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[3/10/2008 1:12:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[PUBLIC WORKS & COUNCIL MEETINGS RESCHEDULED]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Public Works & Council Meetings Rescheduled]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=365]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[3/7/2008 1:20:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Memorandum - Meetings of February 11, 2008]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Memorandum - Meetings of February 11, 2008 (3) -- Board of Public Works & Safety -- Common Council]]></description>
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<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[2/26/2008 3:02:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Agendas Announced  - Council and Board Meetings]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Executive and Regular Sessions, Board of Public Works & Safety --- Common Council.....]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=361]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[2/7/2008 9:13:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Salem Municipal Airport - Hanger Rentals - Updates]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Hanger space now available to rent - Recently appointed new Board Members.....]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=360]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[2/5/2008 8:44:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Called Meetings for January 21, 2008]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Called Meetings (2)  - Common Council & Executive Session.....]]></description>
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<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[1/18/2008 4:03:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Memorandums - January 7, 2008 Meetings]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Memorandums - Board of Public Works & Safety and Common Council.....]]></description>
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<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[1/14/2008 1:51:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Schedule for Softball/Baseball Sign-ups  Available]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Schedule for Softball/Baseball Sign-ups  Available - Additional paperwork for coaches, directors, scorekeepers required.....]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[1/10/2008 5:39:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Meeting - Common Council]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ORGANIZATIONAL & REGULAR MEETING - COMMON COUNCIL.....

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<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=356]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[1/4/2008 9:17:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Meeting - Board of Public Works & Safety]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ORGANIZATIONAL & REGULAR MEETING - BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY

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<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=355]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[1/4/2008 9:13:00 AM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[14]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[Salem's New Mayor and Elected City Officials]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Salem's New Mayor and Elected City Officials ..... .

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<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=354]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[12/31/2007 9:39:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Memorandums - Meetings of December 20, 2007]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Memorandums - Common Council -- Board of Public Works & Safety.....]]></description>
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<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[12/24/2007 7:55:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Memorandums - Meetings of December 11, 2007]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Memorandums - Board of Public Works & Safety --  Common Council.....]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=352]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[12/24/2007 7:48:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Called Meetings - Common Council - Public Works]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Called Meetings - Common Council & Board of Public Works and Safety.....]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=351]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[12/17/2007 1:52:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Thank You from Mayor Judy K. Chastain]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[My sincere and heart-felt THANK YOU.....]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=350]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[12/14/2007 8:42:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[City of Salem Swearing-In Ceremony]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[City of Salem Swearing-In Ceremony for new administration......]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=349]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[12/14/2007 8:05:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[City of Salem - Common Council]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[City of Salem - Common Council.....]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=348]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[12/7/2007 9:46:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Board of Public Works & Safety]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Board of Public Works & Safety.....]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=347]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[12/7/2007 9:42:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Executive Session - Board of Public Works & Safety]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Called Meeting - Board of Public Works & Safety]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=346]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[12/7/2007 9:38:00 AM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[14]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[Called Meeting - Board of Public Works & Safety]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Called Meeting - Board of Public Works & Safety.....]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=345]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[12/7/2007 9:34:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Summary - Board and Council Meetings]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Summary - Board and Council Meetings]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=344]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/16/2007 10:04:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Board of Public Works and Safety]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Board of Public Works and Safety]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=342]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/9/2007 10:30:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[City of Salem Common Council]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[City of Salem Common Council]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=343]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/9/2007 8:54:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Board of Public Works and Safety - Executive Session]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Discussion Only]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=341]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/9/2007 8:32:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Mayor Judy Chastain Honored at Reception]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Informal reception held at Salem's Senior Citizens Center]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=340]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/5/2007 1:43:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[18]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[City of Salem Common Council Meeting]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Workshop Session - Employee Health Insurance Options

 
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=339]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/2/2007 1:51:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[14]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[Lake Salinda Dam Improvement  - Update]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[An interim report detailing the reconstruction process from date of failure to current status as of October 31, 2007]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=338]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/1/2007 2:28:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[13]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA["Howling" Success - Kids, Pets and Howl-O-Ween]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[What's Halloween without kids and their pets?]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=337]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[10/30/2007 1:54:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[18]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[Fall is Migration Time...Flamingos Anyone?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[No John...It's not the Easter Bunny.  It's just a crazy flock of Flamingos in your front yard.
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=336]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[10/26/2007 6:18:00 AM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[18]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[Summaries: Board and Council Meetings]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Memorandum - Board of Public Works & Safety // Common Council]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=335]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[10/13/2007 1:20:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[14]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[Seeking 2008 Applications for Directors - Softball, Baseball, T-Ball]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Salem Parks and Recreation Department is seeking applications for league directors for the 2008 Baseball/Softball/T-Ball season.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=334]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[10/11/2007 6:38:00 AM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[22]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[Seniors Celebrate Birthdays]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Senior Citizens Center recognizes Birthdays]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=333]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[10/6/2007 7:13:00 AM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[22]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[KIDS - PETS - It's Party Time !!!]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Parks & Recreation Announces Kids and Pets Halloween Party  Dates]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=332]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[10/6/2007 5:47:00 AM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[22]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[Oct. 9, 2007 - Common Council - Public Hearing]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Meeting Agenda]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=331]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[10/5/2007 11:55:00 AM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[14]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[Oct. 9, 2007 - Board of Public Works & Safety]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Meeting Agenda]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=330]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[10/5/2007 11:20:00 AM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[14]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[Agenda August 14, 2007 City Council Meeting]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=329]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[8/13/2007 5:48:00 AM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[14]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[Agenda May 29 Council Meeting]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=328]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[5/25/2007 11:28:00 AM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[14]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[National Crime Victims' Rights Week]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[4/23/2007 7:42:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Council Meeting Agenda]]></title>
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<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[4/9/2007 8:00:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Lake Salinda Dam Project Underway]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=324]]></link>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[2/26/2007 8:36:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[New "Pet of the Week"]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[2/22/2007 10:30:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Baseball/Softball Sign-ups cancelled]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=322]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[2/6/2007 10:25:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[City of Salem Budget 2007]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=320]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[1/26/2007 7:25:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[City of Salem Department Resource Information]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[1/26/2007 7:21:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[City of Salem-State of Affairs]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=318]]></link>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[1/26/2007 7:14:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Water and wastewater projects in compliance]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=315]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[1/17/2007 5:16:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Fire Department now taking applications]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=314]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[1/16/2007 8:32:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Snow plan and other projects presented at City Department Head meeting]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=313]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[1/16/2007 8:29:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Council Meeting Agenda]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=312]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[1/5/2007 11:30:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Baseball/Softball Registration Dates 2007]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=311]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[1/4/2007 6:37:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Babe Ruth Meeting Reminder]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=310]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[12/28/2006 7:12:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Shop With A Cop]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=309]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[12/5/2006 6:50:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[November 14th City Council & Board of Works Agenda]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=307]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/10/2006 12:18:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Howl-o-ween Party for pets]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=306]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[10/11/2006 11:23:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Parks and Recreation Halloween Party]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=305]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[10/11/2006 11:20:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Little Lions Basketball Sign-up]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=304]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[10/11/2006 11:15:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Parks and Recreation Meeting Agenda]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=303]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[10/11/2006 11:10:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Board of Works and Common Council Meeting Agenda]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=302]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[10/9/2006 5:10:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Senior Citizens celebrate September birthdays]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Senior Citizens celebrate September birthdays]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=301]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[9/28/2006 6:39:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Agenda: September 26, 2006 Board of Works & Common Council meetings]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=300]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[9/22/2006 9:23:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Babe Ruth Meeting]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=299]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[9/21/2006 9:05:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[AUGUST 8 COUNCIL, BOARD OF WORKS AGENDAS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The city council and board of public works and safety will hold meetings Tuesday, Aug. 8. The agendas for those meetings have been announced..]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=298]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[8/4/2006 8:03:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[SALEM YOUTH LEAGUE FOOTBALL REGISTRATION SET]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Registration for the Salem Parks and Recreation Department’s Youth Football program is taking place Sundays, Aug. 13 and 20.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=297]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[8/2/2006 6:17:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[AGENDAS ANNOUNCED FOR SPECIAL MEETINGS TUESDAY]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Agendas for called meetings of the city council and board of works Tuesday have been announced.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=296]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[7/28/2006 1:32:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[NINE HONORED AT SENIOR BIRTHDAY DINNER]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Nine were honored at the montly birthday dinner at the Salem-Washington County Senior Center Wednesday, July 26.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=295]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[7/26/2006 11:44:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[MYERS POOL PLANS DOLLAR DAYS DURING THE FAIR]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Salem Community Pool will be celebrating the Washington County Fair with "Dollar Days During the Fair". 

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<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=294]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[7/7/2006 6:44:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CO-ED ADULT LEAGUE BEGINS IN AUGUST]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Salem Parks and Recreation Co-ed Adult League will begin the first week of August.  

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<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=293]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[7/7/2006 6:41:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[AGENDA GIVEN FOR BOARD OF WORKS, COUNCIL JULY 11]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The board of public works and safety and the city council will meet Tuesday, July 11, at City Hall. The agendas have been announced.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=292]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[7/6/2006 7:10:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[McDONALD'S IS KFC GIRLS' CHAMPS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[KFC Girl's 14 under Salem Babe Ruth League Champs and Tourney Runners up]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=291]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[7/3/2006 6:15:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[EIGHT HONORED AT MONTHLY SENIOR CITIZEN DINNER]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Eight birthday celebrants were on hand for the Monthly birthday dinner at the Salem-Washington County Senior Center June 28.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=290]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[6/29/2006 4:13:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[LAKE SALINDA CAR SHOW DOOR PRIZE WINNERS NAMED]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The winners of door prizes at the Lake Salinda car show have been announced. The prizes were donated by area businesses.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=288]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[6/19/2006 8:09:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[LAKE SALINDA CAR SHOW DRAWS 40 ENTRANTS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Bud Noel of Clarksville carried home three large trophies from the Lake Salinda Car Show, thanks to his 1932 Ford.

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<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=287]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[6/19/2006 8:00:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[NEXT SESSION OF SWIM LESSONS AT POOL IN JULY]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Registration is set for the next session of swim lessons at Myers Memorial Pool in Salem.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=286]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[6/19/2006 7:52:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[FUN DAY AT DEPAUW PARK]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[DePauw Park's Fun Day campers enjoyed a hike downtown June 15 where they had ice cream at Salem Apothecary and visited the courtyard.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=285]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[6/19/2006 7:40:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[LAKE SALINDA DAM PROJECT UPDATE]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Since being built 59 years ago, the Lake Salinda dam was in need of significant repairs.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=284]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[6/13/2006 1:25:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[SALEM FIREFIGHTERS COLLECT $17,348 FOR CRUSADE]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[For the past 47 years, the Salem Fire Department has participated in the WHAS Crusade for Children. This year the department collected $17,348.50.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=282]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[6/7/2006 8:45:00 AM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[17]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[FUN DAY AT DEPAUW PARK JUNE 12 THROUGH JULY 20]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Salem Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring Fun Day at DePauw Park Monday through Thursday, June 12 through July 20, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. each day.

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<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=280]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[6/2/2006 5:39:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[NO MAJOR INJURIES IN APARTMENT FIRE]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Flames roaring 20 to 30 feet above the roof line greeted Salem firefighters when they arrived at a blaze that caused extensive damage Monday, May 22, to one of the buildings in the Taylorvilla Apartment complex.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=279]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[5/22/2006 5:27:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[MUSTANGS (THE CARS) INVADE SALEM]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The public square and downtown streets were lined with Ford Mustangs Friday, May 19, as part of the Shelby American Automobile Club's Spring Fling.
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=278]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[5/19/2006 3:12:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[FIVE SENIORS HONORED AT MONTHLY BIRTHDAY DINNER]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Five senior citizens were honored at the monthly birthday dinner at the Salem-Washington County Senior Center Wednesday, May 17.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=277]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[5/17/2006 9:49:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BOARD OF WORKS, COUNCIL HAVE BUSY MEETINGS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Salem Board of Public Works & Safety and the Salem City Council had busy meetings May  9, with numerouos items of business being discussed and acted on.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=276]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[5/15/2006 4:22:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[14]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[AGENDAS LISTED FOR MAY 9 MEETINGS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Because of upgrades in the Insight internet system, agendas for the May 9 board of works and city council meetings could not be posted. We apologize for this inconvenience and provide them here for informational purposes.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=275]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[5/15/2006 4:18:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[14]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[BEDFORD CLUB SPONSORS VOLKSMARCH AT SALEM]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Forty-five walkers participated in a volksmarch at Salem May 6 The 5K and 10K walks were sponsored by the Bedford Hiking Club and included walkers from as far away as Topeka, Kansas.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=274]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[5/13/2006 4:28:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CRITTERS ADD CHARACTER TO GARBAGE TRUCK]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Sometimes even a dirty job can be fun. Just look at what sanitation workers in Salem have done to the back of their truck.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=273]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[5/10/2006 4:42:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[OPENING DAY AT SALEM'S BALL FIELD]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[State Representative Dennie Oxley was on hand for the opening day ceremonies at the ball diamonds at Salem's Community Park Monday, May 1.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=272]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[5/3/2006 2:48:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[COURTYARD TREE DEDICATED IN MEMORY OF COOKS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[City officials, members of the city's Tree Boad and members of the Wade and Maxine Cook family were present for the planting of a tree Friday, April 28, in the courtyard in front of the police station.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=271]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[5/1/2006 4:26:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[OPENING DAY AT CITY BALL FIELDS MAY 1]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[State Representative Dennie Oxley will be on hand for the opening day at the city ball fields May 1.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=270]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[4/21/2006 12:13:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[SIX HONORED AT MONTHLY BIRTHDAY DINNER]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Six senior citizens were honored at the monthly birthday dinner Wednesday, April 19, at the Salem-Washington County Senior Center.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=269]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[4/19/2006 6:40:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CITY EASTER EGG HUNT FRIDAY, APRIL 14, AT DEPAUW PARK]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The city's annual Easter Egg hunt will be Friday, April 14, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., at DePauw Park on West Market Street.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=266]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[3/31/2006 10:04:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BABE RUTH MEETING AT CITY HALL APRIL 6]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[There will be a Salem Babe Ruth meeting at Salem City Hall Thursday, April 6, at 6 p.m.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=265]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[3/27/2006 4:35:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[AIR BOARD MEETING DATES THROUGH 2006]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Salem Board of Aviation Commissioners meets at the airport the last Tuesday of each month. Meeting time is 6:30 p.m.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=264]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[3/27/2006 4:30:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[LAKE SALINDA CAR SHOW IS SATURDAY, JUNE 17]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Fourth Annual Lake Salinda Car Show will be Saturday, June 17, at the lake, which is two miles south of Salem.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=263]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[3/23/2006 11:31:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[SENIORS HONORED AT MARCH BIRTHDAY DINNER]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[A St, Patrick's Day theme prevailed at the March birthday dinner at the Salem-Washington County Senior Center.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=261]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[3/15/2006 12:03:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CITY CLOSES FLOODED STREETS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Salem Street Department put up barricades at several locations after rain-swollen Blue River and Brock Creek flooded Saturday afternoon, March 11.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=260]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[3/11/2006 2:41:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[8]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[MANY ACTIVITIES PLANNED AT SENIOR CENTER]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Numerous activities are planned at the Salem-Washington County Senior Center during the remainder of March.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=258]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[3/8/2006 12:33:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[22]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[THIS MONTH'S BIRTHDAY LUNCH IS MARCH 15]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, March 15, is the date for this month's birthday lunch, reports Gail Napier.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=257]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[3/8/2006 10:22:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[MAYOR CHASTAIN ELECTED PRESIDENT OF ARa BOARD]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Salem Mayor Judy Chastain was elected president of the board of directors of Administrative Resources association (ARa) during a meetng of mayors at Columbus February 9.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=256]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[2/22/2006 4:26:00 AM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[9]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[PARKING ON SQUARE TO BE DISCUSSED TUESDAY]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[City officials, downtown merchants and the county commissioners will meet Tuesday evening to discuss the downtown parking situation.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=255]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[2/2/2006 2:51:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[SEX OFFENDER LIST AVAILABLE ON INTERNET AND AT POLICE STATION]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Salem Police Department “is involved heavily” in maintaining accurate records for the state’s Sex Offender Registry,” Chief Scott Ratts said.

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<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=254]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[2/1/2006 6:23:00 AM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[16]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[CITY MAKING GOOD USE OF 'FREE'  EQUIPMENT]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The city of Salem stores information, monitors city parks and buildings and handles many other chores, thanks to computers that, for the most part, cost the city a mere fraction of their overall value.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=253]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[1/31/2006 7:17:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[SALEM FIRE DEPARTMENT HAS 133 RUNS DURING 2005]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Salem-Washington Township Fire Department made 133 runs during 2005, ranging from school visits to car, house and business fires.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=252]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[1/31/2006 6:47:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[FEBRUARY PROMISES MANY ACTIVITIES FOR SENIORS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[February could be a busy month for area senior citizens, thanks to activities planned by the Salem-Washington County Senior Center.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=251]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[1/25/2006 5:54:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[22]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[SEVEN HONORED AT SENIOR BIRTHDAY DINNER]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Seven celebrants were honored at the monthly birthday dinner held Jan. 25 at the Salem-Washington County Senior Center.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=250]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[1/25/2006 9:41:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[SOFTBALL AND BASEBALL SIGNUP DATES SET]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Salem Parks and Recreation Department will be signing up players the next three weeks for the city's baseball and softball programs.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=249]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[1/23/2006 5:02:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[22]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ARE COUNCIL TOPIC THURSDAY]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Employee benefits are on the agenda for a special called meeting of the Salem Common Council this Thursday at 5:30 p.m.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=248]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[1/23/2006 9:31:00 AM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[14]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[ATLANTIC ROWERS CAPSIZE, RESCUED AFTER 16 HOURS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[For more than 16 hours, A Washington County woman and her rowing partner clung to their 24-foot rowboat after it capsized during a race across the North Atlantic Ocean.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=247]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[1/18/2006 5:32:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[8]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[In Case of Emergency]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Bulletin Page for Emergency Announcements]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=317]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[1/17/2006 5:39:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ADD FIVE RESERVE OFFICERS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Salem Police Department will soon be adding five reserve officers to the force, bringing to 15 the total number of reserves.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=246]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[1/16/2006 3:47:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[16]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[CHAPEL PROPOSED FOR CROWN HILL CEMETERY]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Preliminary plans for a chapel on the grounds of Salem’s Crown Hill Cemetery have been announced. It is hoped it can be built with donations.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=245]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[1/13/2006 6:42:00 AM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[12]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[COUNCIL PASSES PARKING ORDINANCE, HEARS OTHER BUSINESS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Salem City Council, at its meeting January 10, unanimously passed 3rd reading of an ordinance establishing a two-hour parking limit on the inside of the public square.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=244]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[1/11/2006 3:27:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[14]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[BOARD OF WORKS HEARS DEPARTMENT REPORTS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[City water plants treated more than 74 million gallons of water in December.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=243]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[1/11/2006 3:23:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[14]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[ALMOST 500 SIGNUP FOR SENIOR CENTER MEMBERSHIP]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The first year of operation proved to be a banner year for the new Salem-Washington County Senior Center, with nearly 500 people signing on as members.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=242]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[1/6/2006 11:46:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[SENIOR CENTER PLANS MANY JANUARY ACTIVITIES]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Music, trips, computer classes, exercises sessions and many more activities are planned as the Salem-Washington County Senior Center begins a new year.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=241]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[1/6/2006 11:33:00 AM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[22]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[BOARD OF WORKS, COUNCIL AGENDAS FOR JAN. 10]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Agendas for the Tuesday, Jan. 10, board of works and city council meetings have been announced.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=240]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[1/6/2006 6:44:00 AM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[14]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[COPS MAKE DREAMS COME TRUE FOR MANY CHILDREN]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Dreams became reality for 142 youngsters Saturday, Dec. 10, when they particiated in the Washington County Shop With A Cop program.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=239]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[12/12/2005 6:19:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[16]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[AGENDAS ANNOUNCED FOR COUNCIL, BOARD OF WORKS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The agendas for the Board of Public Works and Safety and the Salem City Council meetings Tuesday, Dec. 13, have been announced.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=238]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[12/9/2005 3:09:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[14]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[MAKING IMPROVEMENTS TO GIRLS' SOFTBALL FIELD]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Winter provides the Salem Park and Recreation Department an excellent opportunity to make improvements to recreational facilities in the city.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=237]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[12/9/2005 12:44:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[REPAIRING WALL AT DEPAUW PARK]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=236]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[12/9/2005 12:30:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[22]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[WANT TO RECEIVE A CALL FROM SANTA?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Salem Park and Recreation is assisting Santa Claus by compiling a list of youngsters who would like to receive a telephone call from him.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=235]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[12/9/2005 12:18:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[22]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[BABE RUTH MEETING SUNDAY]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Babe Ruth Meeting December 11, 3:30 PM City Hall

 
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=234]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[12/9/2005 12:17:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[22]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[SANTA CENTER OF ATTENTION AT FIRE DEPARTMENT DINNER]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[As he should be, Santa Claus was the center of attention when he arrived at the annual Salem-Washington Township Fire Department Christmas dinner the evening of December 6.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=233]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[12/7/2005 4:31:00 AM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[17]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[SENIORS PLAN MANY ACTIVITIES DURING DECEMBER]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Salem-Washington County Senior Center will be an active place during the month of December, offering meals, music, games and a shopping day.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=232]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/30/2005 4:49:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[22]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[SENIORS HOLD MONTHLY BIRTHDAY DINNER]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Five senior citizens were honored Wednesday, Nov. 30, at the monthly birthday dinner at the Salem-Washington County Senior Center.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=231]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/30/2005 4:40:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[22]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[FIRE CHIEF WARNS ABOUT UNATTENDED HEATERS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[In the wake of a fire that destroyed a house in Salem, Fire Chief Mike Mead is cautioning residents about the use of unattended space heaters.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=230]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/23/2005 6:55:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[RECYCLING PROGRAM HELPS SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[One of the most important community efforts in preserving the environment is recycle, and the city employee most involved with recycling is Dave Walton.

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<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=229]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/23/2005 6:44:00 AM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[21]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[PARKS TO BE MONITORED WITH SECURITY SYSTEM]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[A new security system being proposed by the city will make it possible for the city to monitor activities in city parks.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=228]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/15/2005 3:23:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BOARD OF WORKS, COUNCIL MEETING NOV. 8]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Agendas for November 8 Board of Works and City Council announced.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=227]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[11/7/2005 9:49:00 AM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[14]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[STREET DEPARTMENT BEGINS LEAF COLLECTION]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[What comes down must go up -- at least where the hundreds of millions of leaves that fall in Salem every Autumn are concerned.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=226]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[10/24/2005 8:15:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BOARD OF WORKS CALLED MEETING MONDAY]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Salem Board of Public Works & Safety will have a called meeting Monday, Oct. 24, at 5 p.m. concerning the lease/purchase of a wastewater Vactor truck.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=223]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[10/20/2005 7:31:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[14]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[SALEM PARK AND RECREATION BOARD SURVEY]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[You can contribute to the important planning phase for city parks by taking a few moments to fill out and return the following survey.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=222]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[10/18/2005 4:28:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CITY RECEIVES WATER FLUORIDATION QUALITY AWARD]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The City of Salem has been recognized by receiving the 2003 Water Fluoridation Quality Award.
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=221]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[10/16/2005 5:17:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[13]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[MAYOR PROCLAIMS LEAD POISONING PREVENTION WEEK]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Salem Mayor Judy Chastain has proclaimed the week of October 23-29 as Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=220]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[10/16/2005 4:59:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[9]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[CITY HALLOWEEN PARTY AT DEPAUW PARK]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Salem Park and Recreation Department is hosting a Halloween Party Monday, Oct. 31, at DePauw Park.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=219]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[10/13/2005 2:41:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[22]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[CITY TO FLUSH FIRE HYDRANTS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The City of Salem will be flushing fire hydrants in the city several days later this month.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=217]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[10/13/2005 2:34:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[13]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[GRILL REFURBISHED AT CITY 'S DEPAUW PARK]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Work on DePauw Park encourages residents to use facility]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=216]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[10/13/2005 1:17:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[22]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[AGENDAS FOR BOARD OF WORKS, CITY COUNCIL]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Agendas for the board of works executive session and regular session and the city council meeting, all on Oct. 11.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=215]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[10/7/2005 2:11:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[14]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[MANY EVENTS ON SENIOR CALENDAR IN OCTOBER]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Members and guests of the Salem-Washington County Senior Center will have the opportunity to enjoy many activities during October.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=214]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[9/28/2005 4:44:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[22]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[MONTHLY BIRTHDAY DINNER DRAWS A CROWD]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[A bountious meal was enjoyed by about 50 senior citizens and their guests who gathered for the September birthday lunch Sept. 28.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=213]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[9/28/2005 4:34:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[22]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[SIX HELPED GUARD SWIMMERS AT POOL]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Best wishes for a successful school year are extended to lifeguards who served at Myers Memorial Pool this past season.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=212]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[9/26/2005 8:42:00 AM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[22]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[CITY INSTALLING BALL FIELD DRAINAGE SYSTEM]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[City workers are iinstalling a new drainage system for the Community Park Girls Softball Field.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=211]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[9/26/2005 8:27:00 AM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[22]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[EMPLOYEES HELP WINTERIZE SALEM POOL]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The splashing and laughter are gone. Salem's Myeres Memorial Pool is closed for the season and employees have helped to winterize it.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=210]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[9/26/2005 8:19:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[218th ANNIVERSARY OF DRAFTING CONSITITUTION]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[As part of the Observance of the 218th anniversary of the drafting of the U.S. Constitution, Mayor Judy Chastain proclained a week in September as Constitution Week.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=209]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[9/26/2005 8:10:00 AM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[9]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[NEW FILTERS INCREASE EFFICIENCY, CAPACITY OF WATER PLANT]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Replacing filters at Salem's water treatment plants is expected to increase the department's output of water by 100,000 gallons per day.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=208]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[9/26/2005 7:25:00 AM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[13]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[SALEM HONORS ITS 'HOMETOWN HEROS']]></title>
<description><![CDATA[A special program at the armory, entertainment and a parade through the city Saturday, Sept. 24, honored Salem's "Hometown Heros."]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=207]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[9/23/2005 2:22:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[9]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[MANY ITEMS DISCUSSED BY CITY COUNCIL SEPT. 13]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The City Council had a full agenda for its regular meeting Sept. 13, which followed by earlier executive session.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=206]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[9/20/2005 4:50:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[14]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[BOARD OF WORKS HEARS DEPARTMENT REPORTS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Several reports were presented at the Board of Public Works & Safety meeting Sept. 13.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=205]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[9/20/2005 4:48:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[14]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[REPORTS ON BOARD OF  WORKS, COUNCIL MEETINGS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Budget, personnel, old senior center among topics at council and board of works meetings Thursday evening.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=204]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[9/2/2005 3:23:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[14]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[SENIORS INVITED TO CENTER TUESDAY FOR FILMING]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[A video is being made at the Senior Center Tuesday and members and guests are invited to the center to be a part of it.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=203]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[9/2/2005 7:39:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[SENIOR CENTER CALENDAR OFFERS MANY ACTIVITIES]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Many activities, including two day trips, are planned at the Salem-Washington County Senior Center during September.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=202]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[9/2/2005 7:16:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BUDGET, PERSONNEL ON AGENDA FOR THREE MEETINGS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The city budget and personnel issues are on the agenda for a called city council meeting, an executive session of the city council and a called board of works meeting. All three are Thursday, Sept. 1, with the first starting at 5 p.m.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=201]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[8/31/2005 3:06:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[14]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[CITY VOTES TO CHANGE PROPERTY, LIABILITY CARRIERS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Insurance was on the agenda at a called meeting of the Salem City Council Aug. 29.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=200]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[8/31/2005 3:03:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[14]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[SENIOR CENTER HOSTS MONTHLY BIRTHDAY DINNER]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[It could be said without contradiction that a good time was had by all at the August birthday dinner at the Salem-Washington County Senior Center Aug. 28.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=199]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[8/31/2005 2:30:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[SEVERAL ANIMALS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Humane Society has several dogs and cats available for adoption at the shelter on Joseph Street in Salem.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=198]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[8/29/2005 8:20:00 AM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[20]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[HUMANE SOCIETY YARD SALE SATURDAY, SEPT. 10]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Humane Society is having a yard sale Saturday, Sept. 10, at the 4H building. The sale will start at 8 a.m.
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=197]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[8/29/2005 8:16:00 AM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[20]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[CITY COUNCIL HEARS UPDATE ON AIRPORT PROJECT]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Salem City Council heard an update on the airport project as part of its business during the August meeting.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=191]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[8/14/2005 8:48:00 AM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[14]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[BOARD OF WORKS HEARS REPORTS AT MEETING]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Salem Board of Public Works & Safety heard a number of reports at its August meeting.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=190]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[8/14/2005 8:46:00 AM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[14]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[MANY ACTIVITIES AT SENIOR CENTER DURING AUGUST]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Trips to the small town of Commiskey and to the Falls of the Ohio are on the day trip agenda at the Salem-Washington Coounty Senior Center in August.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=187]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[8/3/2005 9:23:00 AM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[22]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[POPULARITY OF POOL POSTPONES END OF SEASON]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Myers Memorial Swimming Pool, which was scheduled to close August 6, will remain open on a limited basis into September.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=186]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[7/30/2005 10:34:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[22]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[SERVICE MEMBERS, FAMILIES SWIM FREE AT MYERS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Members of the armed services and their immediate families are invited to swim free at Myers Memorial Pool for the remainder of the summer.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=179]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[7/6/2005 11:04:00 AM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[22]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[50 ATTEND MONTHLY BIRTHDAY LUNCHEON]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Approximately 50 senior citizens and their guests were in attendance for the monthly birthday luncheon June 28.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=174]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[6/29/2005 2:52:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[22]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[MANY  COMPETE IN LAKE SALINDA CAR SHOW]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Fifty-one entries were received for the third annual Lake Salinda Car Show sponsored Saturday, June 18, by AWC ‘99 in cooperation with the Salem Parks and Recreation Department.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=165]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[6/20/2005 10:27:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[22]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[SENIOR CITIZENS BIRTHDAY LUNCHEON IS JUNE 29]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Salem-Washington County Senior Center will be hosting its monthly birthday luncheon Wednesday, June 29, at 11:30 a.m.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=164]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[6/19/2005 8:54:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[22]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[TWO PHASES OF SEWER PROJECT NEARING COMPLETION]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The first two phases of a major sewer expansion project for the city of Salem are nearing completion, reports Terry Pennington, project manager with AQUA Indiana.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=163]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[6/16/2005 5:15:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[15]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[VISITORS GET FIRST LOOK AT NEW CITY HALL]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[For many area residents, an open house Sunday,  June 12, provided them with their first look at Salem's new City Hall.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=162]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[6/12/2005 10:02:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[9]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[GRANTS,  REPORTS ON BOARD OF WORKS AGENDA]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Salem Board of Public Works and Safety will be meeting Tuesday evening, June 14, 6:30 p.m., at City Hall. The meeting is open to the public.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=161]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[6/10/2005 5:53:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CITY COUNCIL MEETS TUESDAY EVENING AT CITY HALL]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Parking, salaries among items on city council's June agenda.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=160]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[6/10/2005 5:50:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[NEW CITY HALL GETS FINISHING TOUCHES]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[There was an abundance of activity around the new City Hall this week as city officials and workers prepared it for an open house Sunday, June 12.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=159]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[6/10/2005 5:37:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CAR SHOW JUNE 18 BENEFITS LAKE SALINDA PARK]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The third annual Lake Salinda Car Show is Saturday, June 18, from 1 to 4 p.m. The event is designed to raise funds for the further development of a park along the north shore of Lake Salinda..]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=158]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[6/9/2005 10:49:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[MUSIC AND MORE ABOUNDS AT SENIOR CENTER]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Several music shows are scheduled during the month of June at the Salem-Washington County Senior Center on North Shelby Street.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=157]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[6/8/2005 6:26:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CITY HOSTING OPEN HOUSES THIS SUNDAY]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[If you have been waiting to see the new City Hall and renovated police and fire departments areas, your time has arrived.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=156]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[6/6/2005 10:16:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[VETERANS REMEMBERED IN CROWN HILL CEREMONY]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Washington County veterans, including 1200 who are buried at Salem's Crown Hill Cemetery, were remembered during Memorial Day services there May 30.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=155]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[5/31/2005 10:40:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM MONDAY AT CROWN HILL]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Salem's Crown Hill Cemetery will be the site Monday, May 30, of the county's Memorial Day program. It will start at 11 a.m.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=154]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[5/24/2005 6:49:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[MOWING CITY PARKS IS A NEVER-ENDING JOB]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Anyone who worries about finding time to mow the lawn can appreciate what every Monday morning is for Troy Watts.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=153]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[5/24/2005 11:24:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[MYERS MEMORIAL POOL OPENS MEMORIAL DAY]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Memorial Day traditionally heralds the beginning of summer vacation and in Washington County it also marks the opening of Myers Memorial Swimming Pool.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=152]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[5/23/2005 10:14:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[STUDY LOOKS AT FUTURE OF CITY WATER SUPPLY]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The abilitiy of Lake Salinda and Lake John Hay to meet the city's water needs over the next 20 years will be included in a study approved by the Salem Board of Public Works and Safety.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=149]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[5/13/2005 9:32:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[SALEM'S HAZMAT TEAM AT PEKIN DERAILMENT SCENE]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Salem Fire Department and members of its Hazmat team were among those responding when a CSX freight train derailed near Pekin the morning of May 12.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=148]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[5/12/2005 10:07:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CITY COUNCIL'S MONTHLY MEETING IS TUESDAY]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Salem City Council will meet Tuesday, May 10, in the council chambers at City Hall. The meeting is open to the public.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=146]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[5/6/2005 12:28:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[POLICIES, BIDS ON BOARD OF WORKS AGENDA]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Salem Board of Public Works and Safety will meet at City Hall Tuesday, May 10, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting is open to the public.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=145]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[5/6/2005 12:24:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CITY OBSERVES ARBOR DAY WITH TREE AT NEW CITY HALL]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[A new tree now graces the Market Street driveway from the new City Hall, planted as part of this year's Arbor Day observance.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=144]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[4/30/2005 8:25:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[SECOND GRADERS ENTERTAIN SENIOR CITIZENS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Approximately 40 senior citizens were entertained by Bradie Shrum second graders during the monthly Senior Citizens Birthday Dinnere April 27.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=143]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[4/27/2005 9:54:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[HEARING FRIDAY ON PROPOSED RATES AND LEVIES]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Salem City Council will hold a public hearing at 4 p.m. Friday on proposed tax rates and levies. The meeting is open to the public.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=142]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[4/26/2005 6:20:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[DISTRICT CONSERVATION HEADQUARTERS MAY MOVE HERE]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The headquarters for Indiana Conservation District 8 could move to Salem in the near future.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=141]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[4/19/2005 6:38:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[SHARON NELSON TO RETIRE AS PARKS DIRECTOR]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[A 32-year career with Salem's Parks and Recreation Department will come to an end May 31 when Sharon Nelson retires.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=140]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[4/15/2005 7:11:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ARBOR DAY PROGRAM INCLUDES TREE PLANTING]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Salem Tree Board will be involved in two Arbor Day programs Friday, April 29. One will include the planting of a tree at the new City Hall.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=139]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[4/13/2005 9:23:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[TAX ABATEMENT, GRANTS AMONG COUNCIL TOPIS TUESDAY]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Salem City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, April 12, 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. The public is invited.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=138]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[4/8/2005 12:52:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[MANY ITEMS ON BOARD OF WORKS AGENDA TUESDAY]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The agenda for the Salem Board of Public Works & Safety lists a number of items of business Tuesday evening, April 12.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=137]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[4/8/2005 12:49:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[PHASE TWO OF SEWER PROJECT IS UNDERWAY]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Phase Two of the city's sewer upgrade and expansion project is well underway, reports John Smedley, wastewater superintendent.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=136]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[4/6/2005 8:55:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[VOLUNTEERS TO CLEAN BALL FIELDS SATURDAY]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Anyone who would like to help is invited to take part in a project to prepare Salem's ball fields for the start of Babe Ruth League competition.
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=135]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[4/4/2005 7:04:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Senior Center offers many fun activities during April]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Between 50 and 60 people are attending the music programs and dances held at the Senior Center several evenings a month.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=134]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[4/1/2005 3:34:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[FIRE DEPARTMENT GETS NEW SIGN]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Anyone looking for the Salem-Washington Township Fire Department shouldn't have much trouble finding it. A new sign marks the location.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=133]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[4/1/2005 3:14:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[NUMEROUS ITEMS DISCUSSED BY CITY COUNCIL]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Salem City Council had a busy March meeting, with a public hearing and numerous other items that were discussed.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=132]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[3/22/2005 1:34:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BOARD OF WORKS HEARS DEPARTMENT REPORTS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Board of Public Works & Safety heard reports from several city departments at its meeting March 8.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=131]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[3/22/2005 1:28:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[PACT INTERESTED IN FORMER SENIOR CITIZENS BUILDING]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Possible uses for the former senior citizens building on Joseph Street were discussed at a public hearing at the March meeting of the Salem City Council.

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<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=130]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[3/15/2005 8:15:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BABE RUTH SPRING BASEBALL CLINIC MARCH 19]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[A Babe Ruth Spring Baseball Clinic will be held at Salem High School Saturday, March 19. It is open to anyone from Washington County.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=129]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[3/8/2005 8:14:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[SENIOR CENTER CALENDAR OFFERS MANY ACTIVITIES]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[In only its third month of operation, the Salem-Washington County  Senior Citizens Center is offering a full calendar of activities with more being added daily.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=128]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[3/7/2005 11:41:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[EGGS, PRIZES AT CITY EGG HUNT MARCH 25]]></title>
<description><![CDATA["It's open to everyone, from walking through age 9," says Sharon Nelson, park and recreation director, commenting on the upcoming Easter Egg hunt.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=127]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[3/7/2005 11:02:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[STREETSWEEPER HELPS KEEP SALEM CLEAN]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Clearing snow and ice from the streets in Salem is not the only job of the Salem Street Department. Many streets receiving a weekly sweeping.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=126]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[3/7/2005 8:04:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[THIRD ANNUAL LAKE SALINDA CAR SHOW JUNE 18]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[June 18 has tentatively been set as the date for the third annual Lake Salinda Car Show sponsored by AWC '99 in cooperation with the Salem Parks and Recreation Department.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=125]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[3/1/2005 6:33:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[WASTEWATER COLLECTION PROJECT UNDERWAY]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Work on major improvements to the city's wastewater collection system has begun.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=124]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[2/26/2005 9:37:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[15]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[FUTURE OF FORMER SENIOR CENTER IS MEETING TOPIC]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The future of the building on Joseph Street that was formerly used by senior citizens will be the topic of a meeting of the city council and Washington Township advisory board Tuesday, March 8.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=123]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[2/18/2005 3:43:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[9]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[SALEM POLICE ASK BUSINESSES TO UPDATE INFO]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Salem Police Department is asking local businesses to update their contact infomation with the department.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=122]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[2/12/2005 8:47:00 AM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[16]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSES ORDINANCES, POLICIES]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[MEMORANDUM COMMON COUNCIL -- FEBRUARY 8, 2005 7:38 P.M. -- 
COUNCIL CHAMBERS  CITY HALL

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<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=121]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[2/11/2005 4:43:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[14]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[BOARD OF WORKS HEARS DEPARTMENT REPORTS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[MEMORANDUM -- BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY -- FEBRUARY 8, 2005  6:30 P.M. -- COUNCIL CHAMBERS  CITY HALL

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<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=120]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[2/11/2005 4:40:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[14]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[CITY COUNCIL HAS FIRST MEETING IN NEW CHAMBER]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The common council of the City of Salem held its first meeting in the council chambers at the new City Hall Tuesday evening, Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m.
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=119]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[2/8/2005 8:18:00 PM]]></pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[9]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[CITY COUNCIL MEETS TUESDAY, FEB. 8, AT NEW CITY HALL]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Common Council will meet Tuesday, Feb. 8, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers at the new City Hall. It will be the council's first meeting there.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=118]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[2/4/2005 12:59:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BOARD OF WORKS MEETING, TUESDAY, FEB. 8]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The meeting for the Board of Public Works & Safety will be held Tuesday, Feb. 8, at 6:30 p.m., in the new City Hall at High and Market streets.]]></description>
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<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[2/4/2005 12:56:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[FIRE DEPARTMENT MOVES TRUCKS TO NEW BAYS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[History was made Friday, Feb. 4, when members of the Salem Fire Department moved their trucks into the newly constructed bays. The time was 8:15 a.m.

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<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=116]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[2/4/2005 10:11:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[JAIL INMATES HELPING WITH OLD CITY HALL RENOVATION]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Salem Police Department and the taxpayers of the city of Salem are getting a helping hand from an unusual source: prisoners who are incarcerated at the Washington County Jail.
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=115]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[2/4/2005 10:01:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CHIEF MEAD OFFERS FIRE SAFETY TIPS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Salem-Washington Township Fire Chief Mike Mead cautions residents that winter can be an especially dangerous time -- a time when house and apartment fires are much more likely to occur.

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<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=114]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[2/2/2005 7:26:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[FIRE DEPARTMENT'S IN-TOWN RESPONSE TIME IS GOOD]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Salem Fire Chief Mike Mead says his department's response time to fires within the city limits is probably quicker than the national average.]]></description>
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<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[1/31/2005 11:13:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[SALT AND SAND SUPPLIES HAVE BEEN REPLENISHED]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Winter's repeated blasts have been eating away at the city's stockpile of materials that are spread on icy streets. But as quickly as that material is used, it is replenished.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=112]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[1/31/2005 10:38:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CITY SEEKS COACHES FOR YOUTH BALL PROGRAMS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Anyone interested in working with young people in the summer ball programs should get the necessary forms from the park office in City Hall.]]></description>
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<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[1/31/2005 10:31:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[REGISTRATION SET FOR CITY BALL TEAMS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Boys and girls interested in participating in the various ball leagues through Salem Park & Recreation can signup during February.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=110]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[1/31/2005 10:20:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[SALEM PLAN COMMISSION ELECTS OFFICERS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Terry McNeely was re-elected president of the Salem Plan Commission at the commission's first meeting of the new year January 24.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=109]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[1/27/2005 8:07:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[FENCE ORDINANCE PUBLIC HEARING FEB. 28]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Salem Plan Commission has set Monday, Feb. 28, as the date for a public hearing on a proposed fence ordinance for the city.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=108]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[1/27/2005 7:56:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[MAYOR NAMED SAGAMORE OF THE WABASH]]></title>
<description><![CDATA["I'm so tickled and so honored. I can't believe it," Salem Mayor Judy Chastain said after being named a Sagamore of the Wabash.

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<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=107]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[1/25/2005 6:44:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[SNOW, SLEET HAVE STREET DEPARTMENT HUSTLING]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Snow and sleet, driven by strong winds, and plunging temperatures created hazardous driving conditions in Washington County Saturday afternoon.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=106]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[1/22/2005 4:09:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ACTIVITIES UNDERWAY AT NEW SENIOR CENTER]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Gail Napier assures that many fun-filled opportunities will be available for those who participate in programs that are being planned at the new Salem-Washington County Senior Citizens Center.

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<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=105]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[1/14/2005 11:05:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[FLEXCEL DONATES FURNITURE FOR NEW CITY HALL]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Office furniture that is being acquired for the new City Hall is being donated by the Flexcel plant at Salem. Several city officials had an opportunity to see that furniture during a visit to the local plant January 12.

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<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=104]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[1/14/2005 7:52:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[RECORD SNOWFALL KEPT STREET WORKERS BUSY]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[December's record snowfall kept the city Street Department busy and took a chunk out of the city's budget.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=103]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[1/11/2005 1:21:00 PM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[SALEM TO HOST MEETING OF BUILDING OFFICIALS]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The city of Salem weill be hosting a meeting of Southen Indiana building officials Thursday, Jan. 20.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=102]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[1/8/2005 6:31:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[HEIGHT PROBLEM CLOSES WATER PAYMENT WINDOW]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[With anything new, there can be glitches. The Salem Water Department has one related to the drive-up window in the new City Hall.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=101]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[1/8/2005 6:17:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[BOARD OF WORKS MEETS TUESDAY, JAN. 11]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Board of Public Works and Safety will hold its regular monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, at the County Government Building. The meeting is open to the public and follows a closed executive session which starts at 6 p.m.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=100]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[1/8/2005 6:11:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CITY COUNCIL MEETS TUESDAY AT COUNTY BUILDING]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Because the council chamber in the new City Hall is not completed, the city council's January meeting will be at the county government building.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=97]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[1/6/2005 10:22:00 AM]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[NOW IT'S OLD CITY HALL'S TURN TO SHINE]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[With Salem's new City Hall nearing completion, the old City Hall -- the one that has been in use for the past 37 years -- is now stepping into the construction spotlight.
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.cityofsalemin.com/component/view_article.asp?id=96]]></link>
<author><![CDATA[City of Salem News Staff]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[1/6/2005 9:06:0