COMMUNITY

Simonka Place dedicates playground to Rotary

Pictured (from left) are: Rotary Club president Jeff Davis, Club member Mark Caillier and Kathy Smith. Director of Women’s Ministries for the Union Gospel Mission Kathy Smith presents a plaque to members of the Rotary Club of Keizer thanking them for financial and other support that resulted in a playground[Read More…]

Rummage sale benefit slated

Members of No Solo Existen with some of their mentors. A Keizer non-profit organization, No Solo Existen will host a rummage sale Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 10-11.  The group matches mentors with disadvantaged youth to help them find their passions, realize their value and appreciate their community.  The rummage sale will[Read More…]

Thinking early graduation? This is what you need to know

With the current switch from semesters (18 weeks each) to quarters (nine weeks each), McNary High School administrators are predicting there will be many students opting for early graduation this year. Rochelle Farris, the College and Career Center advisor, encourages students to contact her and their school counselor first before making[Read More…]

Police calls Sept. 28 – Oct. 4

Monday, Sept. 28 12:15 a.m. – Criminal trespassing, 5000 block of River Road N. 2:33 a.m. – Criminal trespassing in the 100 block of Chemawa Road NE. 12:36 p.m. – Motor vehicle theft in the 7000 block of Oneil Road NE. 4:51 p.m. – Theft in the 4000 block of[Read More…]

Traffic Court

NO LICENSE Steven Lawrence Mikolas, $50. USE OF MOBILE DEVICE Rachael Anne Davis, $315; Kodi Elaine Borden, $235; Aaron Olivo Cazarez, $235; Rachel Beth McGregor, $235; Victoria Aguilar Gomez, $235; Carly Diane Dominquez, $235; Deanna Jo, $235; John Richardson Jr Mac Vicar, $235; Lisa Reina Vargas, $235. SPEEDING Lloyd Anthony[Read More…]

Afloat in a fire: Keizerites lead canyon boat retrieval

A multitude of people in the Salem-Keizer community chipped in to help save 250 boats after the Santiam Canyon wildfires destroyed a pair of marinas on the Detroit Lake (Submitted). Last month, the Oregon wildfires caused catastrophic and unprecedented damage throughout the state. Thousands of homes and businesses were destroyed[Read More…]

Empty Bowls silent auction set for Oct. 9 -15

Empty Bowls is a grassroots effort led by Options for Southern Oregon in partnership with the Josephine County Food Bank. The Empty Bowls Event will raise funds to feed the hungry and people experiencing food insecurity in Josephine County. The event is usually held at the Parkway Christian Center in[Read More…]

City council agenda October 8

AGENDA  Keizer City Council Regular Session Monday, October 5, 2020, 7 p.m., Robert L. Simon Council Chambers  930 Chemawa Road NE, Keizer, Oregon 97303 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call  3. Flag Salute 4. Special Orders of Business 5. Committee Reports 6. Public Testimony This time is provided for[Read More…]