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Thursday Oct 9 | Albany Democrat-Herald

ENGAGEMENTS

Hagan Crista Harrison, the daughter of Marion and Jim Harrison of Sisters, and David Hagan, the son of Linda and Kim Hagan of Cupertino, Calif., are engaged to be married Nov.

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Related Topix: Sisters, OR, Oregon State University, Western Oregon University, Redmond, OR, Hermiston, OR

Tue Oct 07, 2008

Statesman Journal

Using timber is necessary for economic recovery

Rural Oregon continues to suffer economic depression and large-scale unemployment.

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Sun Oct 05, 2008

Statesman Journal

Reduced cost, better training and enforcement would help fill gaps in child care

In 1987, when Faye Zepeda started her child-care business, there were no regulations.

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Related Topix: Salem, OR, Salem Metro, Polk County, OR, Oregon

Fri Oct 03, 2008

Statesman Journal

Newcomer seeks District 9 seat

Sen. Fred Girod, R-Lyons, will defend his Oregon Senate District 9 seat against political newcomer Bob McDonald, D-Silverton, in the Nov.

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Related Topix: Silverton, OR, Lyons, OR, Sweet Home, OR, Lebanon, OR, Sublimity, OR

Wed Oct 01, 2008

Statesman Journal

District 23 contenders aren't new to House competition

House District 23 encompasses most of Polk County, much of Benton County outside Corvallis and rural communities in southern Linn County and some rural areas in the Jefferson/Marion area of Marion County.

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Related Topix: Benton County, OR, Linn County, OR, Jefferson, OR, Marion County, OR, Willamina, OR

Mon Sep 29, 2008

The Oregonian

Oregon scraping bottom in child care

For eight months after her daughter Jordan was born, Salem resident Denise Stewart worked in Portland where her parents could help with child care.

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Related Topix: Salem, OR, US Politics, US News

Sun Sep 28, 2008

KGW-TV Portland

Man accused of kidnaping teens commits suicide

Marion County Sheriff's deputies were called to a home northeast of Scio early Sunday morning after two boys reported they had been kidnapped.

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Related Topix: Scio, OR

Sat Sep 27, 2008

Statesman Journal

Juvenile judge to address League of Women Voters

Marion County Juvenile Court Judge Pamela Abernethy will speak during the League of Women Voters of Marion and Polk County's fall brunch.

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Related Topix: Marion County, OR

Thu Sep 25, 2008

Statesman Journal

Mall to offer facts on city programs

Salem - The public is invited to learn about community programs available in Salem from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at Lancaster Mall, 831 Lancaster Drive NE.

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Related Topix: Salem, OR, Salem Metro, Marion County, OR

Tue Sep 23, 2008

Statesman Journal

Hunger hurts

Invite five or six of your closest friends over for dinner, and pretend your little dinner party represents everyone in Marion and Polk counties.

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Related Topix: Polk County, OR, Agriculture, Science, Salem, OR, Life, Food, Nutrition, Marion County, OR

Sat Sep 20, 2008

Oregonlive.com

More Oregon arrests end in deportation

The number of foreign-born criminals referred to immigration authorities soared in Oregon over the past year, spurred by increased enforcement and the case of an illegal immigrant who slipped through the cracks ...

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Related Topix: Clackamas, OR, Oregon, Marion County, OR, Immigration Reform

Fri Sep 19, 2008

Statesman Journal

Hunger pangs strongest in northeast Salem

Hunger is a pervasive problem, but most of those in need live in northeast Salem.

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Related Topix: Marion County, OR, Polk County, OR, Salem, OR, Salem Metro, Keizer, OR

Wed Sep 17, 2008

Statesman Journal

Volunteers can put community back on track

Last week, on the anniversary of 9/11, presidential contenders John McCain and Barack Obama set aside politics for an evening to be interviewed at length about service by NPR correspondent Judy Woodruff.

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Related Topix: US Politics, John McCain, US News, Barack Obama, Opinion

Mon Sep 15, 2008

Statesman Journal

Food share director helps the hungry

Ron Hays, the executive director of Marion-Polk Food Share, is accustomed to helping people in need.

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Related Topix: Mount Angel, OR, Scotts Mills, OR, Jefferson, OR, Independence, OR, Keizer, OR

Fri Sep 12, 2008

Statesman Journal

Donation of stretchers a big help for K-9s

From Smudge: Canine officers hurt in the line of duty will have an easier ride to medical care thanks to a generous donation made Tuesday by members of the Marion-Polk Veterinary Association.

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Related Topix: Polk County, OR, Keizer, OR, Salem, OR, Salem Metro, Marion County, OR

Mon Sep 08, 2008

Keizertimes

County search and rescue recruiting youth

Marion County Search and Rescue Inc. Search and Rescue Crew-18, a youth-based wilderness search and rescue squad, is seeking Marion and Polk county youth to join the Salem-based team.

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Related Topix: Marion County, OR, Salem, OR, Medicine, Emergency Medicine

Fri Sep 05, 2008

Statesman Journal

Red Cross honors local heroes

Real heroes from the community were honored this morning by the Willamette Chapter of the American Red Cross.

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Related Topix: Salem, OR, Salem Metro, Marion County, OR

Wed Sep 03, 2008

Statesman Journal

Boys & Girls Club combats meth problem

Respiratory failure, third-degree burns, and learning disabilities: These are some of the tragic and dangerous consequences children face when living in a home with methamphetamine or "meth" users.

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Related Topix: Keizer, OR, Marion County, OR, Drugs, Salem, OR

Thu Aug 28, 2008

Statesman Journal

Crowd swarms Aumsville for corn-fed fun

Hot, buttered corn on the cob was the specialty Saturday as Aumsville was filled with corn enthusiasts for the town's 40th annual Corn Festival.

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Related Topix: Stayton, OR, Silverton, OR, Keizer, OR, Life, Food, Food Festival, Aumsville, OR

Tue Aug 26, 2008

Oregonlive.com

Junction City teen dies in crash; Albany driver arrested for "huffing"

A Junction City teen died following a one-car crash about 5 p.m. on the Marion-Jefferson Road at Skelton Road, outside Jefferson.

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Related Topix: Albany, OR, Jefferson, OR, Marion County, OR

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