Salem is located in scenic Southern Indiana just 35 miles north of Louisville, Kentucky and less than 100 miles south of Indianapolis, Indiana. Salem is a great place to live and make a living. We have high achieving public schools, and a wide variety of community activities. Salem also has a strong and diverse economic base. If you're a visitor to Salem, we hope you will take note of our many unique and historic destinations. As a city, Salem has retained much of its small town flavor, a flavor that is enhanced by the city’s tree-lined streets, stately old homes and a friendly atmosphere that has been nurtured and handed down through the generations.
Halloween is just around the corner, and children will soon be taking the streets of Salem in search of treats. To avoid any tricks, the City of Salem is reminding residents of safe ways to celebrate the holiday.
The American Safety Council recommends the following safety tips to “Scare Safe” this Halloween.
S: Stay in groups.
C: Costumes should be well fitting and flame resistant.
A: Always accompany children.
R: Remember to look both ways when crossing the street.
E: Examine all treats before eating.
S: Stay on sidewalks.
A: Avoid dark houses.
F: Flashlights and glow sticks should be used for visibility.
E: Enjoy Halloween with caution!
“We look forward to hosting another fun and safe Halloween here in Salem this year,” said City of Salem Mayor Justin Green. “By following these simple safety tips, we can ensure wholesome Halloween fun for all children, families and adults in our community.”
Trick-or-Treating in Salem will take place on Thursday, October 31 from 6-8 p.m. Residents are asked to leave their porch light on during these hours if they would like trick-or-treaters to visit their homes.