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Inmate, 29, dies of natural causes at Marion County jail, autopsy shows
A 29-year-old man was found to have died of natural causes in the Marion County jail, officials said.
Suspect sought in Jefferson break-in
The Marion County Sheriff's Office appealed to the public for help today in locating a man suspected of breaking into an unoccupied house in Jefferson.
Court orders contractor to set up guaranteed wage account
A Silverton contractor that repeatedly failed to pay workers has been ordered by a Marion County Circuit Court judge to deposit $15,000 in a guaranteed wage account or close its doors.
Deputies investigating crash that hit steer in SE Marion County
A steer was struck by a car and left on a southeast Marion County road Tuesday night, officials said.
Marion County judges switch roles
A longtime Marion County families advocate and circuit judge has shifted her duties to the Salem downtown courthouse.
Silverton man arrested twice in two days on charges of DUI, stolen car
Marion County deputies arrested a Silverton man twice over the weekend - once under suspicion of drunk driving, and again a day later when they learned he had been in a stolen car at the time.
Former Oregon Bar President Edward L. "Ned" Clark Jr. has died
Edward L. "Ned" Clark Jr., a former president of the Oregon State Bar and a pioneer in land-use planning for Marion and Polk counties, has died.
Two men persons of interest in robbery
Keizer police say two men arrested Friday afternoon are persons of interest in an armed robbery in Keizer earlier that day.
Hundreds out early from Oregon lockups; one's back
Authorities say 53-year-old Bennis Berthold was released two weeks ago from an Oregon prison because of state legislation passed in June.
Volunteers from ODOT conference play hostages in Marion County SWAT demonstration
A Marion County SWAT team member talks with a volunteer at an ODOT conference in Seaside Tuesday.
Pair accused of abuse refuse lawyers
Oleksandr and Lyudmila Kozlov prayed with a group of supporters before they appeared in court Monday, and then they refused all legal representation.
Ten Marion County rural schools recognized for drug and alcohol prevention efforts
Ten Marion County rural schools were recognized by the state for having high percentages of students who were drug- and alcohol-free. Sixteen schools, mostly in rural Marion County, participated in state survey known as Oregon Healthy Teens.
Serena Frank of Aumsville took a step forward to look into the tearful eyes of a 14-year-old girl - her daughter's best friend - in a Marion County courtroom Thursday.
OSP: DUI driver crosses I-5 median in crash
A southwest Portland woman was arrested by Oregon State Police Monday night following an earlier injury traffic crash involving her vehicle that crossed through center cable barriers on Interstate 5 south of Brooks.
Motorcyclists keep Marion County deputy busy over the weekend
Two Salem motorcyclists were arrested Saturday afternoon for traveling faster than 100 mph in separate incidents, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
The Marion County Sheriff's Office accuses two men of topping 100 MPH
Two Salem motorcyclists face accusations of reckless driving after they were arrested for driving more than 100 miles per hour in two separate incidents, the Marion County Sheriff's Office said Monday.
County assistance program helps businesses go green
The trash cans were filling up every day at Hillyer's Mid-City Ford, and Jeramy Padrick knew he had to do something about the dumpster full of garbage that was being hauled away from the curb every week.
Attorney general to review first months at Marion DemoForum luncheon
John Kroger will review his first months as Oregon's 16th attorney general during a talk at the next Marion County DemoForum.
Man threatens dad in Jefferson home invasion robbery
Marion County sheriff's deputies arrested a man suspected in a home invasion robbery after they found hiding in the attic of a Jefferson home today.
2 teens admit role in school shooting plot
The Statesman-Journal reported a 14-year-old girl admitted to conspiracy to commit assault in a juvenile court hearing and is awaiting disposition, the equivalent of sentencing in adult court, on Nov.
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