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Hospice manager honored by Spirit Mountain

Spirit Mountain recently tapped Barb Farmer, Clinical manager at Willamette Valley Hospice, as its yeʔlan lima (Helping Hand) award winner for the paid management category.  Farmer has been a clinical manager at Willamette Valley Hospice since 2013. Due to her…

MCFD1 receives lifesaving equipment grant award

Marion County Fire District #1 (MCFD1) is better equipped to keep all community members safe thanks to a grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. The $23,229, grant will be used to purchase 28 Seek Thermal Imaging Cameras, fulfilling a…

Police calls Jan. 11 – Jan. 18

Monday, Jan. 11 7:30 a.m. – Assault reckless endangering in the 300 block of Apple Blossom Avenue NE. 7:30 a.m. – Stolen vehicle recovered at the intersection of Brooks Avenue NE and Leo Street NE. 2:45 p.m. – Assault in…

Virtual youth summit Feb. 6

Teens can get help preparing for life during and after high school through the ILEAD Youth Leadership Summit, set for Saturday, Feb. 6. The free, one-day event is online this year and open to any high school-aged teen living in…

Road striping still an issue after two attempts

grassroots Lane stripes on River Road North remain hard to see during rainstorms even after a second attempt at restriping them last fall.  Keizer Public Works Director Bill Lawyer has requested a meeting with Marion County officials to determine what could…

Police calls Jan. 3 – Jan. 10

Sunday, Jan. 3 1:45 a.m. – Warrant requested for violation of release agreement in the 700 block of Bever Drive NE. 4 a.m. – Motor vehicle theft in the 600 block of Burgundy Avenue NE. 11:30 a.m. – Arrest for…

COVID-19 vaccines expands to most health workers

Salem Health, in partnership with Marion County Public Health, expanded their vaccine clinic to the Oregon State Fairgrounds and Expo Center. All individuals living or working in Marion County and included in the Oregon Health Authority’s Phase 1a Vaccine Sequencing…

Post named to GOP leadership position

State Rep. Bill Post has been appointed assistant deputy by House Republican Leader Christine Drazan (R-Canby). In this role, Representative Post will serve on the House Republican leadership team during the 2021 Legislative Session. “I am honored to serve as…