Diane Bowden, owner of The Cotton Patch, helped organize care packages for quilters who lost their handiwork in the Santiam Canyon fires. Over the last month different communities have been stepping up to help those in a time of crisis; from RV stores to livestock…
Santiam Hospital recently helped raise more than $1.7 million in relief funds for victims of the Santiam Canyon wildfires. The fund, established by Santiam Hospital’s Service Integration Team (SIT), is intended to provide immediate and long-term relief to individuals and families affected by the wildfires…
To the Editor: It’s nearly been two years since I was elected by the citizens of Keizer. When first elected, the learning curve was much greater than I had anticipated; it was like drinking from a firehose at times. The events of 2020 were something I don’t…
Affordable prices are just as good as a hole-in-one, maybe even better. The McNary Ladies Club is inviting people to join them for a parking lot garage sale on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot of McNary Golf…
Many beginning of the school year traditions have changed form to adapt to COVID-19 regulations. One of these is McNary’s annual Band Day. Band Day, in its normal form, happens on the first Saturday of every school year. Band students go door-to-door all around town…
Saturday, Oct. 4 11:05 a.m. – Shoplifting in the 6000 block of Keizer Station Blvd. 5:57 p.m. – Motor vehicle theft in the 1000 block of Clearview Avenue NE. 9:29 p.m. – Officer assaulted in the 4000 block of River Road N. 11:29 p.m. –…
Keizerite Dave Walery delivers pizza to volunteers in clean-up effort after the Santiam Canyon fires (Submitted). Dave Walery is well known around Keizer for being a selfless individual. The former Keizer First Citizen is known as “Mr. Christmas” around town for his involvement in nearly…
“Pet Nation: The Love Affair That Changed America” by Mark L. Cushing c.2020, Avery $27.00 / $36.00 Canada 310 pages Great-grandpa would think you were crazy. In his day, dogs slept outside, maybe in the barn, or in a doghouse, if they had one. Cats…
The City of Keizer will resume shutting off the water of residents with overdue bills the week of Oct. 12, but city officials are not trying to punish anyone. Instead, they need those whose water is shut off to get in touch with the city. …