Local News – Thursday, October 31st, 2019
City of Salem Public Works Director Mark Nash reports that the Municipal Electric crews have begun changing out old electric meters for the new AMI digital meters on the east side of town. This first area includes all areas east of Highway 19 and this is expected to continue through at least next Friday. City personnel will be coming by each persons home to let them know what they will be doing and when, but if you are not at home when they come by, the Municipal Electric crews will still change out your electric meter when they reach your address. All city residents outage should only be a few minutes as the workers are only swapping out your old electric meter for a new electric meter. Once exchanged, your power will resume as normal. The City of Salem thanks you for your understanding and cooperation! If you have questions, please call the Salem City Administrative offices at 729-4117.
A Downtown Salem Historic Ghost Tour will be held this Friday night, November 1st starting at 9:30. The time of the tour was moved back due to the district football game being held in Salem this Friday night. The event is free and the public is welcome to attend. Prepare to be spooked at our scariest ghost tour yet! We will be talking about all of the things that go bump in the night. Come bundled up for the chilly weather and watch the past come to life! Those interested can meet at the Dent County Courthouse gazebo on the square, downtown.Jacob Stotler will be your host for the historic ghost tour in Salem! Other events to be held earlier in the night will include the telling of scary stories on the Courthouse lawn at 7:30! Bring your favorite story to tell! A downtown scavenger hunt is also planned for the evening starting at 7:30. Then at 9:30, the ghost tour will begin. See you there!
Tonight is Halloween and the stipulated Trick or Treat hours in the City of Salem is from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. There are numerous locations holding Trunk or Treats in and around town, plus Northwood R-4 school will be having a Jack-o-Lantern Jam. Remember, there are some road closures due to the Trunk or Treats in town so be aware of youngsters being on or crossing the road!