Police calls June 20 – June 24
Sunday, June 20 2:28 a.m. – Arrest for robbery in the 5000 block of River Road N. 3 a.m. – Theft in the 5000 block of 10th Avenue NE. 8 a.m. – Sudden death in the 4000 block of Birch…
Keizertimes Staff
Naked man enters apt., arrested wandering complex
A naked man was arrested wandering the property of Lakepoint Apartments on Saturday, June 26, it is believed the same man had entered one of the apartments of the complex hours earlier. Keizer Police Department officers first responded to Lakepoint…
Cat of the Week
Name: Kamaru Age: 11 months History: Kamaru is a domestic short hair tabby. She was brought into the shelter as a stray. Preferred home: This cat is very playful, energetic and loving. She enjoys rolling around and playing with feathers.
Pop! Bang! Boom! Where to watch the pros light up the night
Even in 2021, professional fireworks are harder to find than in a normal year, but Keizertimes rounded up some of the shows carrying the torch for the rest. The city of Independence’s much-lauded fireworks display is back this year. While…
Monster Cookie returns, will start in Keizer
For the first time ever, the annual Monster Cookie Metric Century Bike Ride will be starting in Keizer at Keizer Rapids Park. There will be three rides available on August 29 and those that are interested can register now. The…
Helping hands needed at county fair
Volunteers play a huge role in the success of the Marion County Fair and organizers are looking for more to participate in the upcoming event. The annual fair will take place July 9-11, 2021, at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in…
Local playwrights will be stars of Keizer production
In cooperation with Keizer Homegrown Theatre, 45th Parallel Playwrights will present a showcase of excerpts from Eight Unparalleled Plays on July 18, at 6:30 p.m., on the patio of the Keizer Cultural Center, 980 Chemewa NE, in Keizer. The event…
Bus fares to resume July 6
As the world begins to reemerge from the pandemic, Cherriots will begin to return to almost normal in the coming weeks. Fare collection will resume on Tuesday, July 6. Rriders will be able to pay using a farebox on the…
Two missing after entering Willamette River, one near ferry
Two men are missing in separate swimming incidents that took place Saturday, June 26, on the Willamette River over the weekend. The first incident began near the Wheatland Ferry just north of Keizer. About 7 p.m., Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office…
Giving peace a chance
Bonnie Henny, Rich Bowers, Brian Lea, Rev. Gary Zerr, Pat Fisher, Jason Lewis and Jeff Davis gathered to plant a new Peace Pole at St. Edward Catholic Church. Zerr performed a blessing as part of the ceremony.