Phil Worthington was honored by City Council with a Volunteer of the Quarter award for his work with St. Edward Catholic Church and Farm to Family. (CHARLES GLENN/Keizertimes) In addition to a formal recognition as Volunteer of the Quarter, Lebanon resident Phil Worthington was also informally dubbed an “honorary Keizerite”[Read More…]
Author: Charles Glenn
Oregon Steam Up is 62 acres of fun
If you missed the opening weekend for the 52nd Annual Great Oregon Steam Up at Powerland Heritage Park in Brooks, you have one more chance on Aug. 6-7 from 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. The 62-acre festival offers visitors the opportunity to see thousands of engines, motors, vehicles and tractors[Read More…]
Two Keizer women facing federal drug charges
A Keizer mother and daughter are facing charges involving their alleged participation in an India-based illegal drug distribution ring. Jennifer McConnon, 48, was arraigned in federal court Friday, July 29. She pled not guilty in her hearing before U.S. Magistrate Judge Jeffrey Armistead, and was released pending a five-day jury[Read More…]
City Council meeting agenda
Keizer City Council meets on Monday, Aug. 1 at 7 p.m. in regular session. The following options are available if you wish to view or participate in the meeting: Attend the meeting in person in the City Council Chambers View the live broadcast on Comcast Channel 23 (within the[Read More…]
Oregon drivers can pump their own gas during heatwave, says Governor
In an effort to help gas station attendants throughout the state, Governor Kate Brown announced July 27 that Oregon drivers will be allowed to pump their own gas while the current heatwave makes it unhealthy for people to remain outside working for long durations without breaks or water. Initially Brown[Read More…]
Keizer man’s murder conviction overturned again
Peter Zielinsky during his 2019 murder trial (FILE PHOTO) On July 20, an Oregon appellate court overturned Keizer resident Peter Zielinsky’s murder conviction for the second time. In 2013, the former Kroc Center employee was convicted of murdering his wife, Lisa as they were both getting ready for work. Testimony[Read More…]
Chick-fil-A drive-thru to open Aug. 4
The Chick-fil-A restaurant which has been under construction since February is scheduled to open for business on Aug. 4. The popular fast-food franchise will be located near the Chemawa Rd. bridge over I5. Job applications are being received now for all shifts. The restaurant is located at 5655 Ulali Dr.[Read More…]
National Night out slated for Aug. 2
Keizer will be one of thousands of cities across the country participating in the National Night Out, Aug. 2, from 6-9 p.m. During this time, Keizer police are asking residents to lock their homes and spend the evening outdoors with their neighbors and their local law enforcement officers. The event[Read More…]
