The Ripper follows the hunt for Peter Sutcliffe (pictured in second row, second from the right), a serial murderer of 13 women, among numerous other acts of violence. I have always been (somewhat guiltily) interested in the stories and psychology behind serial killers and, if…
OnPoint Credit Union is seeking nominations for awards honoring educators throughout the state. Excellence in Education ominations can be completed online at www.onpointcu.com The Educator of the Year grand prize, typically awarded to two teachers each year, will go to three educators in 2021 and…
Icy roads are a nuisance. Losing electricity for a few hours is an annoyance. Losing electricty and communication for days on end is tragic and dangerous, as we have seen in the past weeks. The spirit and generosity of Keizerites was evident everywhere you turned…
In fall 2020, Mayor Cathy Clark called for a councilor work group to consider revisions of the Keizer City Council’s rules and policies, a document that dictates everything from what appears on an agenda to what councilors can discuss via email. The group, which included…
It was no small irony that the Keizer city council members spent most of a work session discussing how long they should be allowed to talk. Members of the council met Monday, Feb. 22, to discuss potential revisions to the council’s rules and policies, the…
Keizer Community Library patron Jean Baecker is the first to use the new book drop. Keizer Community Library has installed a book return box on the west side of the Keizer Cultural Center, home of the library. Thanks to a generous donation, the kiosk is specifically for…
Marion County Dog Services now offers online dog licensing. Dog Services Director Ann Potter said, “We know the community wants an online option and it’s become even more necessary this year with our lobby closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.” Online licensing can be accessed…
A healthy, female pine siskin. Pine siskins that contracted salmonella will appear puffier and more lethargic. The may not move when approached. Since the beginning of December, a salmonella outbreak has wreaked havoc on one local bird population on the west coast. As a result,…
Prosper Athletic Club Prosper Athletic Club, Keizer’s new fitness center at 5045 River Rd. N, was all set and ready to open last November. However, COVID-19 restrictions prevented them from doing so. Even though Marion County was deemed an extreme-risk area earlier this month according…