🌱 3 Teens Arrested In Mall Knife Fight + Environmental Impact Bill

Hi all. I'm back with your new copy of the Salem Patch newsletter. Let's get this Friday started off right with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Sunny, very warm and pleasant. High: 89 Low: 54.
• Saturday: Very warm with plenty of sun. High: 89 Low: 55.

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Here are the top three stories today in Salem:

1. Three teenagers have been arrested in a knife fight that sent one person to the hospital on Tuesday. Police say the incident occurred shortly before 6:00 p.m. at the Salem Center mall, where officers discovered the injured teen in a bathroom. A total of 10-15 teenagers are estimated to have been involved in the fight. (FOX 12)
2. A school counselor and former coach at McNary High School has been accused of sexually abusing a minor. Todd Bobeda, 46, faces multiple counts of third-degree sex abuse, harassment, and others. Bobeda had worked for Salem-Keizer Public Schools since 2004. (KOIN 6)
3. Oregon legislators have passed a new bill that will require owners of a Marion County garbage burner to report on the operation's environmental impact. Senate Bill 488 would mandate that Covanta Marion make its emissions data publically available. The bill now awaits a signature from Governor Tina Kotek. (Salem Reporter)

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Today and tomorrow in Salem:

Friday, June 30

• Roundhouse Band At Redgate Winery (6:00 PM)

Saturday, July 1

• Saturday Pancake Breakfast At Keizer/Salem Area Senior Center (8:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The Salem Fire Department extinguished a house fire in town on Tuesday. Crews safely evacuated the homeowner within minutes, and no injuries were reported. (Salem Fire Department via Facebook)
• Don't miss the City of Salem's Fourth of July Fireworks Show next week at the Oregon State Fairgrounds and Exposition Center. The 20-minute display kicks off at 10:00 p.m. and is free to view. (City of Salem via Facebook)
• The Salem Public Library has a brand new outreach van delivering books to senior living facilities across Salem. Visit the link to check out the van's brand-new design! (Salem Public Library (Salem, OR) via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right! I'll be in your inbox soon with your next update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.