Marion and Polk counties continue to rank worse than the state average on most indicators of child well-being, a new report from Children First of Oregon shows.
The owner of a vehicle hit with gunfire early Saturday morning in Salem was arrested by Marion County sheriff's deputies for having an outstanding warrant from Polk County.
Marion Elementary School is having its annual school carnival - with the theme "Welcome to the 50s" - from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the school, 6023 B St., Marion.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the students who painted a section of the gray brick wall on Gardner, under the direction of Katie Agee and Sean Potter.
When her kids came home from school on a recent afternoon, Linda Ibarra of northeast Salem made them their afternoon snack and refereed the usual questions about school and orchestra practice.
Friday at 4 p.m. is the deadline for arts and cultural organizations to apply for grants from the Marion Cultural Development Corp., which disburses money from the Oregon Cultural Trust.
On behalf of Jeff Silbernagel and family, we would like to thank all the people in the Santiam Canyon area who have contributed to the fundraisers that have been held on his behalf.