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Polk County workshops address child abuse
Polk County's Multi Disciplinary Team is planning a number of free parent workshops that address child abuse.
Forum focuses on how hunger affects local families
MONMOUTH - Whether it's a booming or busting economy, people still have to eat.
City taking a look at vision planning standards
INDEPENDENCE - The City Council and Planning Commission consider adoption of development standards derived from the Vision 2020 process.
Turkey shoot is Sunday in Independence
Here's a shotgun event to gobble up, and you might just bag your Thanksgiving bird in the process.
Orders being taken for annual poinsettia sale
MONMOUTH/INDEPENDENCE - Orders are now being taken for the Central Lions Club's annual poinsettia sale.
Packed house turns out for Mobilization Ceremony
DALLAS - Well wishers filled Dallas High School gymnasium to the rafters Saturday morning in a ceremonial tribute to local troops.
Oregon's oldest National Guard unit to leave for Afghanistan
Oregon's oldest National Guard unit will mobilize Saturday to clear roads of bombs and other hazards in Afghanistan.
The leaves are falling, the patter of rain on the windows is beginning to be heard, the kids are back in school, and everyone is home from vacation.
Salem Concert Band to honor all those who serve others
The Salem Concert Band's Nov. 1 performance will pay tribute not only to veterans - a familiar theme at this time of year - but to those who serve in any way, from police and firefighters to volunteers and public servants.
Taxes expected to increase in much of Polk County
When property tax statements are mailed out Friday, all Polk County residents can expect increases consistent with Measure 50's assessed value conditions, and some will see a little more.
WOU professor to read recent poetry selections
Henry Hughes, a Western Oregon University professor of English, will read his poetry at 7 p.m. today at the River Gallery in Independence.
Local hunger topic of Monmouth meeting
The Ella Curran Food Bank and Marion-Polk Food Share will have a meeting Monday, Oct.
Dorothea Lange's Oregon photos exhibited
Photographer Dorothea Lange is best known for her portrait of a young migrant mother in California, stoically resting chin in hand while her children huddle close to her.
Five arrested in police sweeps on outstanding warrants
Police arrested five people on Thursday in sweeps linked to a crackdown linked to domestic violence.
Future service dogs get their training by women inmates at Coffee Creek lockup
Coffee Creek Correctional Facility inmates who train therapy dogs keep them in their cells and have a higher success rate than the national average, according to Heather Ohmart of Canine Companions for Independence.
Foundation grants help community programs
MONMOUTH/INDEPENDENCE - The Monmouth/Independence Community Foundation announced the distribution of 20 grants totaling $7,155 to fund a variety of Classroom Enrichment Program projects in the Central School District.
Monmouth looks to sharpen tourist-friendly image
MONMOUTH - How does the town rate when hosting visitors? City officials sought to discover just that through a recent Visitor Readiness Assessment.
HALO crews wrap up summer work
The Polk HALO summer work crews wrapped up a multiproject summer with a barbecue Sept.
Normally when you hear of retirees worried about falling through the cracks, the expression is figurative and the issues are social.
School district to hold meeting after school
INDEPENDENCE - The Central School District will have 'Lights on After School' meeting from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Oct.