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Keizer, Marion County Formalize Agreement to Use County Inmate Work Crews

The crews could prove very useful to clean-up neighborhood parks, and houses on properties purchased recently by the city

(Keizer) - The city of Keizer has formalized an agreement with Marion County that will mean an increased number of inmate crews working on projects in and around the city.

Keizer city manager Chris Eppley says the city has used the crews before...

Investigation Leads to Drug Arrests, Seized Children, and Recovered Stolen Property

(Keizer) - Officers in Keizer seized several children late Thursday night after investigators determined that they were left in a position where they could access drugs including methamphetamine. Two Keizer residents and two people listed as transients were arrested on drug charges and Endangering the Welfare of a Minor, from two separate locations.

Police say items seized included a child`s baby bottle that had been converted to a smoking device for drugs.

Photo of Armed Robbery Suspect Released

Donald Ward faces charges stemming from four armed robberies in Keizer and Salem that left residents weary.

(Keizer) - Police have released the photo of a man arrested in to a string of armed robberies that began last December. Two of the armed robberies happened at the Keizer Walgreen`s store on River Road North, leaving clerks shaken but unharmed. One incident occurred at the Salem Walgreen`s on Lancaster Drive, and one robbery scene was a Blockbuster Video store, also on River Road North in Keizer.

Last Chance to Give Input on Salem-Keizer School District Budget

(Salem) - The public has one last chance to provide feedback on the 2006-07 budget parameters and to get more information on the Salem-Keizer School District`s current budget.

A public forum is set for 6:30 PM on Wednesday, March 1st at North Salem High School.

Suspect in Keizer Walgreen`s Armed Robberies Arrested

A series of armed robberies in Keizer have left clerks shaken and kept police investigators busy over the past two months; the payoff came Saturday with the arrest of a man believed to be responsible for all four incidents...

(Keizer) - Police have arrested a Mill City man that they say is connected to a string of armed robberies which began last December. Three of the incidents were armed robberies at Walgreen`s Pharmacy stores. Two were at the Keizer location, one happened at the Walgreen`s on Lancaster Drive in Salem. A person believed to be the same suspect also robbed the Blockbuster Video, at 5402 River Road North in Keizer.

Baker Charter School Spring Admissions Are Under Way

As a public school, Baker Charter School does not charge tuition, making it an attractive and accessible option for any student in the Salem-Keizer School District.

(Salem) - Baker Charter School, which is the newest charter elementary school in the Salem-Keizer School District, is beginning its spring admissions events.

Keizer Pursuit Leads to Arrests and Recovery of Loaded .40 Caliber Handgun

(Keizer) - No bystanders were injured during a police chase in a Keizer neighborhood Friday morning. It is reported that speeds reached as high as 70 mph on River Road North and surrounding streets.

School Boundary Changes Proposed For West Salem Elementary Students

If approved, boundary and school assignment changes would be effective for the 2006-07 school year

(Salem) - An upcoming community forum will discuss proposed elementary school attendance area boundary changes needed to address crowding and continuing growth from new development in West Salem.

The forum will be held Tuesday, February 21st at 6:30 PM in the West Salem High School library.

Keizer Fire and Police Holding Child Safety Clinic on Saturday

Children who use child safety seats should accompany their parents so volunteers can properly fit the seat to the child.

(Keizer) - The Keizer Fire District along with the Keizer Police Department will be holding a FREE child safety clinic on Saturday.

Keizer Fire District spokesman Jim Trett says the clinics are designed to educate parents on the proper installation on child safety seats.

The clinics will take place at the Keizer Fire District Headquarters, 661 Chemawa Rd NE, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Another Suspect Arrested in Keizer Pumpkin Smashing

(Keizer) - Keizer`s Community Response Unit continues to clean up the pumpkin smashing ordeal of last October as a third suspect has been arrested in the Criminal Mischief cases.