James Merrill flips through a copy of his creative writing craft book. If you’ve ever wanted to start writing a memoir, Merrill’s book will help you get going. If starting a memoir is on your pandemic list, Keizerite James “J.M.” Merrill’s new book might be…
A few months ago, Keizerite Jane Herb hoped that a grant from the Oregon State Library might bring renewed focus to the effort of establishing a public library in city limits. The grant didn’t arrive, but Herb learned that Keizer might be closer to accessing…
Salem Health announced two Community Investment Grants — each totaling $30,000. The grants were awarded to Mano a Mano Family Center and Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency’s (MWVCAA) HOME Youth Services. Both organizations help connect vulnerable populations with a range of services needed to maintain…
As plans for returning to school in the fall take shape the Willamette Valley Dyslexia Center is adapting their strategies to help students adjust to the distance learning model. “We specialize in dyslexia, but we can support any struggling reader,” said Lynn Brown, director of…
In the first six months of 2020, the calls to 4129 Gary Street N.E. escalated quickly and ended with the home owner allegedly menacing his renters with a sledge hammer while threatening to burn down the house. Complaints regarding foot traffic at all day and…
Visitors to the Black, Indigenous and People of Color Market visit near The Hive Nail Hub July 18. Local business owner and young entrepreneur advocate Alicia Strom hosted a People of Color Celebration and Market Place in the parking lot of her nail salon on…
The splash fountain behind the Keizer Civic Center is now open. The fountain will operate Wednesdays through Sundays on days when the temperature rises above 75 degrees. Hours are noon to 7 p.m. The fountain will remain open through Labor Day. Social distancing is encouraged.
New fitness equipment was installed at Meadows Park earlier this month (KEIZERTIMES/Lauren Murphy). Two years ago, Jeff Davis had the goal of putting exercise equipment in every park in Keizer. Now, Davis is close to having his plan come to fruition. After spearheading the project…