McNary shortstop Taylor Ebbs throws out a runner at first (KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings). After gaining the early lead, the McNary softball team couldn’t combat a four-run inning from Westview in the bottom of the fifth as the Celtics lost their final non-league game of the season by a score of 7-2. [Read More…]
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Missed quotas, dirty laundry nab spotlight at KPD union hearing
An objection to a administrative rule judge finding that Keizer Police Department’s sergeants are supervisors – and therefore not eligible for union membership – was heard in front of all three members of the Employment Relations Board in March. The hearing was a continuation of a request for union representation[Read More…]
Celts fall in final non-league game
Nigel Harris takes a turn around first base after hitting a ball in the outfield in a game from last month (KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings). The McNary baseball squad could only muster five hits for the game as they fell by a score of 3-2 to Grant in their non-conference finale on[Read More…]
CCRLS seeks new councilor
Chemeketa Cooperative Regional Library Service is seeking applicants from the residents of Polk, Yamhill or Marion Counties for the position of Rural Lay Representative. This can be anyone from the CCRLS Library district who lives outside of member library cities or districts. The advisory council meets five times a year,[Read More…]
Bill draws support, opposition at hearing
A bill that creates an extra avenue for pursuing injury lawsuits resulting from shooting at a Polk County quarry drew supporters and detractors at a public hearing at the Capitol Tuesday, April 4. The bill was moved to the floor by members of the Senate Committee on Judiciary Tuesday, April[Read More…]
Keizer athletes planning trip to Dominican Republic
Marc McAvoy, who is a behavioral specialist at Claggett Creek Middle School, has been working in the Salem-Keizer School District for nearly three decades. During that time McAvoy has also coached a number of different sports in the Keizer community — he currently is the freshman boys basketball coach and[Read More…]
McNary opens up track season
McNary’s Logun Anderson prepares to throw the javelin at the Titan Track Classic on Friday, April 5 at West Salem High School (KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings). The McNary track team opened their season last week with a home dual meet against South Salem where the boys team defeated the Saxons 76-69, while[Read More…]
Gragg inducted into Montana Hall of Fame
McNary athletic director Scott Gragg (left) with his his son, Brian, after a football game in 2016 (FILE). Whether it’s the way he walks with the swagger of a former athlete, or the fact that he towers over just about everyone in the city of Keizer, it’s easy to assume[Read More…]
Fleeing suspect rescued after jumping into Willamette River
Robert Tudorache A Portland man was rescued from the Willamette River after allegedly threatening someone in Keizer Rapids Park with a handgun and then jumping into the river as he tried to flee police. Officers from the Keizer Police Department (KPD) were summoned to the park about 4:45 p.m. Wednesday,[Read More…]
Bill addressing shooting range moves to floor
A bill that would supply an extra avenue of recourse to Keizer residents impacted by shooting taking place at a Polk County quarry passed put of the Oregon Senate Committee on Judiciary with a 6-1 consensus Tuesday, April 9. The bill (Senate Bill 1040), which is highly site-specific, allows the[Read More…]