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Visiting author reads at OSU

Namwali Serpell Author Namwali Serpell will be taking part in the Oregon State University’s School of Writing, Literature and Film’s Visiting Writer Series on Thursday, Jan. 9 from 7:30 – 9 p.m. at the Valley Library Main Floor Rotunda, 201…

Volunteer to advise city officials

The City of Keizer is soliciting applications for volunteers to be considered to serve on the following committees:  Budget Committee – Responsibilities include assisting the city council in the examination and analyzing of proposed budgets for the City of Keizer. Volunteers serving…

Spirit Mountain buoys local orgs

The Spirit Mountain Community Fund Awarded over $699,000 to 26 non-profit organizations in northwest Oregon, three of which were in Marion County. Advantage Smiles for Kids, an organization that works to provide dental care for at risk youth in Oregon…

Making holidays bright

Lisa Walker and Tannie Chow. Volunteers from throughout Keizer banded together to sort food, wrap gifts and deliver smiles to local families in need last week. It was the culmination of the Keizer Network of Women’s annual giving basket project. …

Warning issued for hospital visitors

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics has announced visitor restrictions at Salem Hospital and West Valley Hospital in Dallas. These visitor restrictions are meant to help keep the community safe as flu cases continue to rise. “The health and safety of…

Police calls: Dec. 9 – Dec. 15

Monday, Dec. 9 9:38 a.m. – Theft and unlawful entry to vehicle in the 5000 block of McLeod Lane NE. 2:34 p.m. – Warrant served at the intersection of Arleta Avenue NE and Alder Drive NE. 11:27 p.m. – Fleeing…