The McNary boys Celtics varsity basketball team won the first game of their season, defeating Beaverton’s Mountainside Mavericks, 44-36, on Tuesday, Dec. 10.Their next game is Friday, Dec. 13, when the Celt boys face LaSalle Prep at Forest Grove High…
Letter to the Editor:Thiessen is wrongTo the Editor:I read the recent article, Trump is my President, by Marc A. Thiessen. While I certainly disagree with his views, I thought I would express just why. I’m an old fart who can…
By KEIZERTIMES STAFFKeizer Rapids Park has been honored with the Most Transformative Award from Travel Salem, for its contributions to the city’s recreational and economic growth. The award recognizes the park’s innovation and foresight in enhancing public space and providing…
By DEE MOORE for the KeizertimesLike George Bailey in the movie It’s a Wonderful Life, Sam Goesch has spent his life working to make Keizer a wonderful town. For his dedication to the town he calls home, Goesch will be…
By LYNDON ZAITZ of the KeizertimesThe Keizer Holiday Lights Parade returns on Saturday, Dec. 14. The parade starts at 7 p.m. at River Road North and Lockhaven Drive, and continue south to Glynbrook Street. The parade will glow with the…
By LYNDON. ZAITZ of the KeizertimesYou are fatigued from holiday shopping at Keizer Station and you need a pick me up. What to do? Trek to the parking lot in front of Lowe’s Home Improvement and order a dirty soda…
Karen BacklundKaren Backlund, loving wife and devoted mother, passed away Monday, Nov. 25, at the age of 86, in Salem, Oregon. Karen is survived by her husband of 65 years, Vic, her children Valerie (Todd) Ellis and Brett (Kimberly) Backlund,…
By LYNDON ZAITZ of the KeizertimesThe Keizer Community Food Bank is facing changes in the new year that, according to executive director Jim Johnson, could threaten the pantry’s existence. The food bank operates under a contract with Marion Polk Food…
By LYNDON ZAITZ of the KeizertimesLore Christopher, former mayor, was appointed to a vacant seat on the Keizer City Council in a special session Monday, Dec. 2. She was sworn in and took her seat at the regular council meeting…
12-06-24 Keizertimes PGS A08-09.indd About 700 people braved a chilly evening on Tuesday, Dec. 3, as Santa Claus and two helpers flipped a switch and lit up Keizer’s Christmas tree at Walery Plaza. Arriving courtesy of the Keizer Fire District,…
