In a new annual tradition, Independence Day festivities in Keizer opened with a run on the Saturday before the Fourth.
Author: Joshua Manes
An official need
The OSAA and OAOA have seen a significant drop in the number of
officials for high school and middle school sports over recent years. And while the number is moving in the right direction, the need is still great.
Fireworks and Fourth celebrations
As Independence Day approaches, signs for the oft-thought of MVP of the season — fireworks — can be seen. The festive explosives are synonymous with the Fourth of July, whether it be for an organized and orchestrated spectacle, or just some backyard shenanigans.
Sullivan repeats at SK Beacons
Colby Sullivan was named the Beacons Athlete of the Year for boys golf at Saturday night’s Salem Keizer Beacon Awards, while Max Blanco earned the honor for boys wrestling.
Pay to play: Athletic fees return
Salem Keizer Public Schools announced that athletic fees will return in the
fall semester, but with a significant price reduction from three years ago
PHOTOS: McNary seniors graduate
McNary High School held its graduation on Friday at the Salem Pavilion, as nearly 500 seniors moved on from high school.
10 Celts up for Beacon Awards
This year’s Salem-Keizer Beacon Awards will have a fair amount of McNary blue representation as 10 Celtic athletes earned 11 nominations for next Saturday’s awards — nearly doubling last year’s six nominations.
Capitals’ offense missing in elimination game
In Tuesday’s win-or-go-home Game 3 in Seattle, the Salem Capitals offense put up its second lowest point total of the season, and the lowest in more than three months.
Capitals even series with Super Hawks, force game 3 at Seattle Tuesday
The Capitals defeated the Super Hawks 137-134 in Sunday’s Game 2 of the best-of-three second round series in the TBL playoffs.
KFD responds to structure fire on Gary Street Friday
At approximately 4:49 p.m. on Friday, Keizer Fire District responded to a structure fire at a home on Gary Street.