Troy Campbell, owner of Uncle Troy’s BBQ, hangs out in his food truck on River Road for one of the last times. Uncle Troy’s is moving to the Fork Forty Food Hall in Salem. The owner of Uncle Troy’s BBQ, Troy Campbell, has a warm and welcoming demeanor with a[Read More…]
Author: Lauren Murphy
A note from above: Messengers send love to the lonely and hurting
A flyer for their upcoming event. For three years the Music Box Angels have been surprising people with music boxes, visitations and prayer– so when 2020 came in full force bringing isolation and tragedy, they knew just what to do. “I call it a drop and dash. We’d usually go[Read More…]
Saving more than just the children
Child sex trafficking has been thrust into the spot light with #SaveOurChildren, but awareness started long before the hashtag was trending. Organizations work with survivors, spread awareness and information on where to get help and some even execute rescue missions to get people out of the trafficking industry. The Center[Read More…]
KPD Lt: Misinformation not helpful to any active case, fire or otherwise
Even though officials have named lightning as the chief suspect in starting the Beachie Creek and Loinshead fires, which are the two deeply affecting Marion County, the internet suspects a more sinister hand at play. Social media has been abuzz with rumors that members of Antifa have been setting the[Read More…]
‘Rumors spread like wildfires’: What we know about the fires burning across the state
Turning east, the entire area was socked in with smoke. Social media has given an incredible advantage to Oregonians while we’ve fought wildfires over the last week. Residents have been able to mobilize and offer assistance, share resources and have quick access to reliable information from our county and state[Read More…]
Oregon’s Broken Promise: State defunds a lifeline for college students
In the 2019-20 academic year, more than 275 McNary High School students applied for the Oregon Promise Grant, which supplies graduating seniors with up to two years of community college tuition. Now, an unknown number of those students are on their own. “We can only tell how many students apply for[Read More…]
Keizer teen, her horse, 1st in wild makeover
Elisabeth Burleson and her mustang, Glimmer. The transition from being a youth to being a full-fledged adult can be long and awkward. After two years of competing in the youth division, Keizerite Elisabeth Burleson made the jump into the adult division of the Mustang Yearling Washington Youth competition – where[Read More…]
McNary senior who sat for commencement anthem explains why
McNary graduate Wocus Gibbons walks across the stage to collect a hard-earned diploma. When Wocus Gibbons woke up on Friday, Aug. 7, there was no plan for a political statement at the upcoming graduation. “It didn’t even cross my mind that the national anthem was going to be played,” Gibbons[Read More…]
Order up
Malachi, Keyana, Markey and Monica Toombs snip the ceremonial ribbon with their family. Chicken Shack staff members wait to serve visitors. The Chicken Shack is open for dine in.
Lights, Zoom, Action: Keizer Homegrown Theatre gears up for digital production
Actress Cathy Willoughby with rabbit Edward Tulane. Keizer Homegrown Theatre is diving into the world of digital productions. Under the direction of Jeff Minden, the troupe will stage online The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane adapted by Dwayne Hartford from the book by Kate DiCamillo. In an effort to provide[Read More…]