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Law Enforcement for Youth is gearing up for the 2010 Shop with a Cop

(Salem, Oregon) - Law Enforcement for Youth is gearing up for the 2010 Shop with a Cop. Our Shop with a Cop program provides an opportunity for local youth in need to partner with a law enforcement officer to shop together for a holiday gift. Law Enforcement for Youth provides each youth participant with a $25.00 gift card.

This event is a great opportunity for youth to develop a positive relationship with the law enforcement community. Many of the participants may also be recieving their only holiday present.

Community Honors 12 Educators With Crystal Apples

(Salem, Oregon) - Twelve local educators were honored with a 2010 Crystal Apple Award Thursday night during Salem-Keizer’s annual gala celebration of education excellence.

The recipients, including teachers at all levels, instructional assistants, a principal, and a district maintenance employee, were chosen from a list of 49 nominees, and honored before a full house at Salem’s historic Elsinore Theater.

Jefferson Woman Unable to Lose Deputy - Ends up in Jail

(JEFFERSON, Ore.) - A 47-year–old Jefferson woman was arrested Wednesday afternoon after she continually drove away from a deputy who had stopped her three separate times for traffic violations.

Maria Klaffke was driving her 2000 Dodge Neon on Jefferson Highway when she entered the school zone in front of Jefferson Middle School at 3:15pm. Deputy Kevin Ely was parked at the school, conducting radar enforcement of the 20-mph school zone.

Four-Hour Search Ends With Arrest of Two Suspects

(SALEM, Oregon) - A 40-year-old Oregon City man was arrested this afternoon following a four-hour foot-chase and a search of the forested area near Lyons.

Monte Whiteley and a friend were driving on Highway 22 near Wagner Road when a Marion County Sheriff's deputy tried unsuccessfully to stop their maroon 1990 Jeep Cherokee.

Hidden Gems: A Mid-Valley Heritage Invitational Extravaganza!

(Salem, Oregon) - Hidden Gems: A Mid-Valley Heritage Invitational Extravaganza! gives 19 Mid-Valley heritage, cultural and history museums and organizations the opportunity to bring their most unique, interesting and/or important treasures together in one show!

City Hall Intruder Arrested in St. Paul

(ST. Paul, Oregon) - A City of St. Paul worker was surprised by a sleeping intruder as she prepared to lock up City Hall last Friday evening. The City Hall building is located at 20239 Main Street NE, in St, Paul.

Lorrie Biggs was checking the exterior doors to City Hall shortly after 9:00pm, when she noticed the boiler room door was closed. It is normally left open to help heat the interior of the building during the weekend. As she opened the door, she was surprised to discover a male sleeping inside the room. She left the boiler room, immediately called 911 and reported the incident.

Linn County Deputy Involved Shooting Update

(ALBANY, Ore.) - Linn County Sheriff Tim Mueller is providing updated information to Saturday night's deputy-involved shooting on Gap Road near Brownsville.

At approximately 11 p.m. on Saturday, the Linn County 911 center received a call reporting a prowler at 25288 Gap Road. A deputy responded and learned that someone may have broken into an outbuilding on the property. As the deputy was investigating the scene, a suspect vehicle attempted to run him over.

Sue Quick Named Interim Director of Operations for Cherriots

(SALEM, Ore.) - Association's Transit General Manager Allan Pollock has announced the appointment of Sue Quick as acting Director of Operations effective October 29, 2010. Sue is currently serving as the Fixed Route Operations Manager and will continue to maintain those responsibilities during this temporary appointment.

Dash for Empty Bowls Fundraiser at Willamette Art Center

Last year, the fundraiser generated $13,600 for MPFS, $1,600 more than the previous year

(Salem, Oregon) - When the doors open to Willamette Art Center on Saturday, Nov. 20, visitors will feast their eyes upon 1,000 handmade ceramic bowls that have been prepared all year long by 24 stalwart volunteers in preparation for Empty Bowls, an annual fundraiser benefiting Marion-Polk Food Share.

“Every year we make more bowls for food share. It’s amazing,” said WAC spokesperson Karin Putnam. “We want to be involved in giving back to our community. We feel really blessed at the center.”

Investigators Need Public`s Assistance to Find Homicide Victim

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Marion County Sheriff's Office and the Bend Police Department are working together on the investigation into the death of Lori Blaylock, a 48-year-old Bend resident.

Ms. Blaylock was reported missing by co-workers when she failed to report for work on November 2nd.