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Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast draws crowd

Some of the Class of 2023 who spoke at the Prayer Breakfast included (front, from left): Anna Sponable, Sheba Dawn, Mayor Cathy Clark, Alyssa Davis and Dr. Angela Plowhead. (Back, from left): Bishop Paul Jones, Pastor Jose Dominguez, Doug Short and Corri Falardeau. The 2023 Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast was held[Read More…]

Local body shop nearing sapphire status 

Jackson’s Body Shop will mark its 65th year of business, serving the Mid-Willamette Valley region. A celebratory open house is scheduled for September. The festivities will start at 3 p.m. and take place at the shop, 3353 Silverton Rd NE in Salem. Appetizers and refreshments will be served. 

KeizerFEST art contest accepting entries May 3

A remnant of the Keizer Iris Festival is the selection of a formal iris for KeizerFEST, now held in August. 

An iris is selected 15 months before the festival to allow the Keizer Art Association (KAA) to hold a festival poster contest for artists. The official art is selected in May each year for the following year’s KeizerFEST.