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Saturday May 11 | OregonLive.com

Two Salem teens rescued from Willamette River after "near-tragic" crossing attempt

Two Salem teens were rescued Saturday evening after what the Marion County Sheriff's Office called their "near-tragic" attempt to cross the Willamette River near Keizer.

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Related Topix: Salem, OR, Keizer, OR, Independence, OR

Wed May 08, 2013

Salem-News.com

Witnesses Sought- Investigation Into Marion County Sheriff's Office Deputy-Involved Shooting

Oregon State Police Detectives are requesting assistance from the public in locating a possible witness to the Officer Involved Shooting that occurred in Southeast Salem on April 23, 2013.

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Related Topix: Salem, OR, Criminal Defense Law, Law

Tue May 07, 2013

Woodburn Independent

Fire destroys rural Woodburn home

Fire crews from throughout Marion County responded to a three-alarm fire that destroyed a 3,000 square-foot home north of Woodburn Monday.

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Related Topix: Woodburn, OR

KSL-TV

West Valley officer's gun stolen, fired by Ore. man

A Salem, Ore., man is currently being held in an Oregon jail awaiting court proceedings on charges that he took an off-duty West Valley City police officer's gun and fired it at his residence.

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Related Topix: Salem, OR

Mon May 06, 2013

OregonLive.com

Call Board for May 6- 12: Upcoming auditions

"Annie" Orchestra call: ShoeString Community Players of Columbia County seek volunteer orchestra members for the summer musical; appointments can be made through May 31; www.sscpmusicals.com . "Little Shop of Horrors": McMinnville's Gallery Theater auditions June 9-10 for roles in the musical; www.gallerytheater.org or 503-472-2227. "The Secret ... (more)

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Related Topix: Columbia County, OR, Salem, OR

Sun May 05, 2013

Statesman Journal

Schools: West Salem a titan among area high schools

Best of Mid-Valley Award voters threw a couple of curveballs into the local schools category this year.

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Related Topix: Salem, OR, Education Etc., University of Oregon, Oregon State University

Sat May 04, 2013

The News-Review

Winchester man accused of kidnapping

A 38-year-old Winchester man was arrested Friday afternoon near Woodburn on suspicion of kidnapping a 30-year-old woman and her 6-year-old child, according to the Oregon State Police.

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Related Topix: Woodburn, OR, Salem, OR

Fri May 03, 2013

OregonLive.com

Marion County deputy cleared in shooting of fugitive in Salem

A Marion County grand jury has unanimously cleared a sheriff's deputy of any wrongdoing i n the shooting of a Northwest fugitive last week in Salem .

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Related Topix: Salem, OR

Statesman Journal

Sanyo layoffs prompt review of taxpayer incentives

Five years ago, taxpayers provided more than $42 million in incentives to lure Sanyo Solar of Oregon to Salem.

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Related Topix: Salem, OR

Statesman Journal

Things to do in Salem this weekend

Escape and relax this weekend with a variety of activities. Whether looking to get outside , experience something local , or escape reality , there is sure to be something to entertain all.

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Related Topix: Salem, OR, Home Gardening, Home

Statesman Journal

Overcrowded California shelter sends 100 dogs north to Salem

At Riverside County Department of Animal Services, kennels typically meant for one or two animals sometimes hold six dogs at a time.

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Related Topix: Salem, OR, Riverside (Riverside, CA)

Statesman Journal

Marion County Jail lockdown delays court proceedings

The Marion County Jail was on lockdown for several hours after a group of inmates refused to return to their cells on Thursday afternoon, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

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Wed May 01, 2013

Statesman Journal

Oregon voters could get non-English ballots

Oregon could join about two dozen states that print voting materials in languages other than English.

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Related Topix: Oregon, Hillsboro, OR, Yamhill, OR, Hood River, OR, Clackamas, OR

Statesman Journal

Turner looks to hire new police officer

Turner residents will see a new but familiar face patrolling their city streets, according to Turner Police Chief Don Taylor, who announced that the community will hire a new police officer.

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Related Topix: Turner, OR, Aumsville, OR

Statesman Journal

Deputy shoots armed fugitive

As two Marion County Deputies approached a car parked along Sunnyside Road SE on Friday, they probably figured they were about to rouse a drunken driver.

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Related Topix: Sundance Film Festival, Violent Crime

Tue Apr 30, 2013

The Oregonian

Aumsville man accused of abusing girlfriend's baby son

Robert A. Pinksy, 30, faces a first-degree assault charge and is booked into the Marion County Jail.

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Related Topix: Aumsville, OR

Mon Apr 29, 2013

Statesman Journal

Deputies lock man in bathroom after domestic dispute

Neighbors called deputies to the 38800 block of SW 2nd Place in Scio after a woman's three ran for help on Monday around 3:30 a.m. The two men told deputies that they tried to separate the couple and restrain Tyler Michael Burnard, 29, inside the master bedroom.

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Related Topix: Scio, OR, Linn County, OR, Stayton, OR, Keizer, OR

Statesman Journal

Man arraigned after being shot by deputies

A man who was shot after a confrontation with deputies on Friday morning was arraigned on charges of a felon in possession of a firearm and two counts of unlawful use of a weapon in Marion County Circuit Court Monday afternoon.

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Related Topix: Keizer, OR

Statesman Journal

Marion County prosecutor honored for work prosecuting impaired drivers

Deputy District Attorney Melissa Wakeman was named the 2013 DUII Prosecutor of the Year at the Oregon DUII Multi-Disciplinary Impaired Driving Training Conference this weekend in Bend.

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Related Topix: Salem, OR

Sun Apr 28, 2013

Statesman Journal

Green: Stayton is focused on regional service

Waterpower has always been a major component of this area of Marion County. Stayton was founded by Drury Smith Stayton, who purchased 29 acres of forest land in 1866 and, with his son, began digging a ditch off the North Santiam River to bring water to the industries of the town that would be named for him.

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Related Topix: Stayton, OR, Salem, OR, Sublimity, OR, Oregon