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Rescuers search overnight to find injured dogs on the Pacific Crest Trail
A hiker and two injured dogs were rescued by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office Search & Rescue (SAR) team in Jefferson County last week. On Wednesday, July 25, a hiker “sent a note with two other hikers on the Pacific Coast Trail (PCT) asking for help. Due to the remote area, searchers had no way to contact the hiker who requested help,” the sheriff’s office said in a Facebook post.
Salem man with warrants arrested after stealing ride on back of fire truck
EUGENE, Ore. – A Salem man with existing warrants out of Marion County was arrested on Monday morning after he allegedly hopped onto the back of a fire truck that was heading back to the Danebo station, according to the Eugene Police Department. EPD officials said that Eugene Springfield...
Memorial service held for former Oregon Senate President Peter Courtney
MT ANGEL, Ore. — Family, friends and former colleagues gathered at the St. Mary Catholic Church in Mt. Angel on Tuesday morning for a memorial service for Peter Courtney, Oregon's longest-serving state lawmaker. "He was a larger-than-life personality. He always had a quick wit and something to say," said...
Measles & Whooping Cough Outbreak Surges Among Large Pool Of Unvaccinated Kids
Oregon has faced a resurgence of preventable diseases, with the number of measles cases on the rise and outbreaks of whooping cough affecting multiple counties across the state. After reports of only one measles case in 2022, Oregon has now confirmed six cases, and the state health authorities warn that...
Briar Tate and Andrew Trinkle take first places in Marion County Talent Show
A 13-year-old rural Texico resident won the Junior Talent Competition and a Salem man took first place in the Open Division during Sunday night’s Marion County Fair Talent Show. Briar Tate advances to the state junior competition with his drum play. “Playing for a bout 6 years since I...
Regulators say Brooks garbage incinerator delinquent on fine for exceeding emissions limits
The company that runs Marion County’s garbage incinerator failed to pay or appeal a $22,800 state fine by a July 19 deadline, the Department of Environmental Quality said. The fine, which the Department of Environmental Quality issued to the New Jersey-based Reworld Marion Inc. on June 27, is a civil penalty for multiple violations of its emissions limits for the facility at 4850 Brooklake Road N.E. in Brooks, a state notice sent to the company showed. The violations date back to 2022.
Secure Residential Treatment Facility Coming to Marion County
Salem, OR — Marion County took a significant step forward yesterday in addressing community behavioral health and public safety needs with the groundbreaking for a new Secure Residential Treatment Facility (SRTF) near Regal Santiam on Lancaster Drive in Salem. County Commissioner Danielle Bethell spoke at the groundbreaking, and Commissioner...
Officials warn of measles exposures at 3 stores in Marion County
The Oregon Health Authority warned Friday of potential measles exposures in Marion County after nine cases have been reported since June 17. OHA identified three locations in Marion County where people may have been exposed to the measles on Wednesday, July 17: ...
Construction Begins on Forthcoming Secure Treatment Facility in Marion County
Marion County, OR. – Official Release: Marion County took a significant step forward yesterday in addressing community behavioral health and public safety needs with the groundbreaking for a new Secure Residential Treatment Facility (SRTF) near Regal Santiam on Lancaster Drive in Salem. County Commissioner Danielle Bethell spoke at the...
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