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Two burglarize Menlo business, elude capture

NW Tech Solutions was burglarized by two individuals on Wednesday, April 8. Shortly after midnight, Keizer police officers were dispatched to the business at 131 Menlo Dr. N., for a reported burglary  On surveillance video, two suspects were observed entering…

MHS Seniors: BOLT ahead with a free classes at Chemeketa

Chemeketa Community College is offering free online courses for high school seniors who have met graduation requirements.  Tuition, fees and textbooks are all covered. A set of 15 general education, transferable courses are available to students within Chemeketa’s service district.…

Sign of the times

Carol Haben sent a message to neighbors and a reminder to everyone to wear masks when in public by outfitting one of her lawn ornaments with protective gear.

Sign up for business watch

Farmers Insurance Agent Gino Corridori is looking to form a Business Watch in Keizer.  “When our stores and offices are more frequently left unoccupied and the community facing hardship, we are vulnerable to vandalism and theft. A business community watch…

Thomas Arnold Berkeland

Thomas Arnold Berkeland, age 68, of Salem, Ore., passed away, April 1, 2020, from complications with cancer. Tom was born April 27, 1951, in Salem, Ore. to Arnold and Irene Berkeland. He graduated from North Salem High School in 1969…

Margaret Rose Knowlton

Margaret Rose (Pardo) Knowlton, age 88, went to be with Jesus on April 2, 2020. She died of natural causes at Adoracion Care Home. She was born in Hubbard, Ore., July 2, 1931 an identical twin and raised in Salem.…

Police calls April 5 – April 13

Sunday, April 5 9:18 a.m. – Arrest for violation of release agreement in the 4000 block of River Road N. 11:41 a.m. – Theft in the 4000 block of Verda Lane NE. 11:44 a.m. – Theft in the 4000 block…

Rotary raffle winners drawn

The Rotary Club of Keizer’s Go for the Gold Raffle drawing went on as scheduled on Saturday, April 4, though the raffle party had been cancelled. Les Zaitz was the grand prize winner, the recipient of gold and silver valued…

Governor urges use of homemade face masks

 Gov. Kate Brown is urging all Oregonians to wear face masks – homemade ones are fine – when in public spaces. “This is a rapidly-evolving situation, and each day we learn more about this virus,” said Brown.  The CDC…