Oregon, Salem-Keizer Public Schools, see small improvement in graduation rates
That’s the state’s second highest rate, after the class of 2020, which had a graduation rate of 82.6%. The class of 2024 started high school in remote learning because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and ...
Salem City Council approves 168% increase for hospital waste collection rates
The move comes after Reworld Marion said it would stop accepting waste at the end of 2024 and burning will cease at the ...
Snowy trek to South Maxwell Shelter offers less traveled slice of popular snowshoe area
Maxwell Sno Park is a popular place to snowshoe in winter for good reason. One of the nice less traveled routes take you to ...
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A man on felony probation for homicide charges has been arrested after allegedly making more than 500 harassing and threatening phone calls to a woman over the past year, the Marion County Sheriff ...
UPDATE: Police identify man shot, killed after foot chase with Salem Police on River Road
The incident happened at the Laurel Gate Court apartment complex near Dan’s Pawnshop, Pho Keizer and Plaza Morelia.
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Men convicted of robbing Winston-Salem sweepstakes center get prison time
Two Anson County men who pleaded guilty to robbery and firearms charges have been sentenced to prison in connection with robberies that occurred in Winston-Salem and Liberty in 2022. Brandon ...
Amazon to open distribution site in Surry County in 2025
The Surry County Economic Development Partnership announced Amazon has selected Surry County for a new distribution center.
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PRO HOCKEY: Players like Austin Belleufuille take unique paths to join Blue Ridge Bobcats of Federal Prospects Hockey League
After a 15-game run with Roanoke last year, Norwinski was signed by the Bobcats in the Class 1 Federal Prospects Hockey League. According to Norwinski, the Bobcats compete with a purpose. “Hungry is ...
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Marion County Board of Education still wants Legislature to fix funding formula
FAIRMONT — When it comes to the West Virginia Legislature, some of the members on the Marion County Board of Education feel like they’re beating their heads against the wall. “I have no ...
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No new wind farm in sight, but Salem Township gets ordinance ready
Salem Township will be joining some other townships in Wayne County in regulating potential new wind farms. Unlike the proliferation of proposed solar farm projects in the last couple years across ...
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Salem Resident Fatal in Single-Vehicle Rollover on Highway 22E in Marion County
A fatal car accident occurred last week on Highway 22E in Marion County. According to the Oregon State Police ... The driver, identified as 60-year-old Salem resident John H.
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'Means a lot': Oregon firefighters save homes from California wildfire
PORTLAND, Oregon ... Friday, a Marion County team responded when they heard a police radio call for help. "We heard 'Attic fire' and kind of quickly looked the address up," Salem firefighter ...