KMUZ Community Radio (100.7 FM) recently boosted the power of its radio signal, increasing the potential mid-Willamette Valley listening audience from 50,000 people to over 300,000. On Sept. 15, KMUZ increased its power from 34 watts to 220 watts. The upgrade represents a milestone for the Salem-based nonprofit radio station[Read More…]
COMMUNITY
It goes by fast
The reunion organizing committee. Graduates of the McNary High School Class of 1969 gathered for a weekend of celebration and memories Friday through Sunday, Sept. 13 to Sept. 15. The reunion’s highlight was a dinner held at Scenic Valley Vineyard, north of Keizer. Co-chairs Bruce Chapin and Sandy Febach Armstrong[Read More…]
Police: Teach caution along school routes
In light of recent events in Salem, police officials and schools are reminding students and parents to be safe when walking to school and back home. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has given some tips about how to stay safe. Parents should make sure to go over the route back[Read More…]
Open house Sept. 17 at MCFD1
Marion County Fire District #1 has scheduled two open houses for members of the community. Fire Chief Kyle McMann said it’s just one step in the fire district’s effort to improve communication with taxpayers. “We are grateful for the support of our community and want to say thank you,” said[Read More…]
Artists: Submit for city’s card contest
The Keizer Public Arts Commission invites artists of all ages to submit artwork which expresses the holiday season in Keizer for the 2019 Holiday Card Competition. One piece of artwork will be selected by the Keizer Public Arts Commission to be reproduced as the City of Keizer’s 2019 Holiday Greeting Card. The artist[Read More…]
Saturday concert gets cancelled
Gabriel Cox plays guitar in the studio. Cox had scheduled a Keizer concert this weekend, but it has been canceled over weather concerns. Local singer/songwriter, Gabriel Cox, was getting ready to release his third self-produced album, Junior, during a live performance at Keizer Rapids Park on Sept. 14. Unfortunately, concerns[Read More…]
Simonka gets a special delivery
Kyle Juran backs a playhouse into the Simonka Place propertyFriday, Sept. 6. Simonka Place took delivery of a donated playhouse to add to their growing backyard Tuesday, Sept. 10. The house was donated by Bob Shackelford who won it in a Remodeling by Classic Homes raffle. Union Gospel Mission dignitaries[Read More…]
Band Day is Sept. 7
Update/Correction: The drop location will be at Countryside Christian Church, 5775 McLeod Lane NE in Keizer from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Members of the McNary High School band and color guard will spread throughout Keizer neighborhoods on Saturday, Sept. 7, to collect redeemable cans and bottles as a fundraiser[Read More…]
KHT’s 2-women play has all the elements of a good show
Danna Swanenberg (left) and Kimberly Strong rehearse for Grace and Glorie. John Sams decided to direct Grace and Glorie at Keizer Homegrown Theatre for two reasons: it speaks to him personally because he knows the character of Grace well and because the play is so well written it can transition[Read More…]
Community library welcomes new manager
Vicki Branmeier The Keizer Community Library (KCL) Board of Directors has appointed Vicki Brammeier as the new Library Manager. A library volunteer for two years, Brammeier has worked in several areas, including staffing the circulation desk, posting information on social media, and coordinating computers and printers. She is now adding[Read More…]