Isabella Biondi’s pieces, Coat and Sunset Wanderer, are displayed in the Keizer Civic Center along with a collection of her other work. Keizer teen Isabella Biondi had a milestone day on Jan. 19. Biondi was recognized as part of the…
The Keizer Chamber of Commerce is looking for award nominees in several categories leading up to the annual First Citizen’s Event Saturday, March 20. Awards are presented for First Citizen, Service to Education and Merchant of the Year. Nomination forms…
Bessie Lelack of Keizer turned 100 years old and was feted at a her grandson’s home on Tuesday, Feb. 2. She was joined by her son Jerry Lelack, grandson Tony (who prepared the birthday dinner) and great-Bessie Lelack with (from…
Donald Trump was impeached for the second time by the House of Representatives by a 232-197 vote on Wednesday, Jan. 13. The House adopted one article of impeachment: incitement of insurrection. He is the first U.S. president to be impeached…
More than 200 residents and staff members of Avamere Court at Keizer’s assisted living, independent living and rehabilitation residents began their vaccinations for COVID-19 Monday, Jan. 4. Clinics were set up in each of the buildings on the campus to…
Volcanoes lose MLB affiliation The elimination of Class A Short-Season baseball in Salem-Keizer became official on Wednesday, Dec. 9 as Major League Baseball (MLB) and its 30 MLB teams announced a significant realignment of baseball’s Minor League system, contracting from…
Council institutes camping ban In January, the Keizer City Council established a camping ban in the city intended to prevent homeless individuals from claiming sections of sidewalks and rights-of-way. The move followed similar action by the City of Salem a…
A pandemic safety-themed quilt by Joanne Leeth The Mid-Valley Quilt Guild’s annual display at the Keizer Civic Center is most definitely a reflection of the times. In addition to the usual line-up of birds and landscapes, elements of safety guideline,…
The Keizer City Council approved the following appointments to city committees at its meeting Monday, Dec. 7: • Keizer Budget Committee – Melissa Martin for position #2 term ending Aug 31, 2022. • Traffic Safety, Bikeways and Pedestrian Committee –…
In response to her death, the United Way of the Mid- Willamette Valley has created the Selma Pierce Fund. The fund – established as a donor advised fund – is a vehicle for granting sustainable financial support to nonprofit charities. The…