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Wednesday Jul 1 | Travels with Terry - OregonLive.com

Dallas and Polk County: Send a tip for a chance to win

Enter the "Send Terry on the road'' contest, for a chance to win a weekend getaway to central Oregon, by posting a comment with an Oregon travel tip on this Web site.

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Related Topix: Oregon, Dallas, OR, Monmouth, OR, Independence, OR

Wednesday Jul 1 | Statesman Journal

Polk Flea Market adds an extra day of sales

RICKREALL - Polk Flea Market has scheduled an extra market day, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Polk County Fairgrounds, 520 S Pacific Highway 99W.

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Related Topix: Rickreall, OR

Mon Jun 29, 2009

Statesman Journal

Legislature 2009 and the economy

With the Oregon Legislature heading for adjournment, the Statesman Journal invited Mid-Valley lawmakers last week to respond to this question: 'How will the actions taken by the 2009 Legislature affect the businesses in your district?' Legislators were asked to respond in 200 words or fewer.

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

Sat Jun 27, 2009

News-Register

'I just want my son back'

After being separated for more than seven months, Nancy Karatzas and her son, Vasileios, are reunited in a park in Greece in April.

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Related Topix: Sheridan, OR

Wed Jun 24, 2009

Statesman Journal

Sheriff's office will tighten belt July 1

DALLAS - Work shifts will change, and more scrutiny will be used in prioritizing calls to the Polk County Sheriff's Office beginning July 1. With a new fiscal year, the department finds itself in a familiar area: budget balancing, yet with some new circumstances.

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Related Topix: Dallas, OR, Grand Ronde, OR

Mon Jun 22, 2009

Oregonlive.com

Police nab suspect after chase from Salem to Woodburn

A Salem man was arrested Saturday night after a 35-minute chase from a busy Salem street to a Woodburn field, the Marion County Sheriff's Office said.

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

Fri Jun 19, 2009

Statesman Journal

Early Polk residents are topic of group's event

Polk County Historical Society will host "Who We Were When" at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the PCHS Museum, 560 S. Highway 99W, Rickreall.

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Related Topix: Rickreall, OR

Wed Jun 17, 2009

Statesman Journal

Lots of options this summer at Riverfront Park

The West Bank Summer Solstice Festival will usher in the outdoor entertainment season at Independence Riverview Park Amphitheater 10 a.m. to 8p.m. Saturday, June 20.

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Related Topix: Independence, OR, Monmouth, OR, Dallas, OR

Mon Jun 15, 2009

Statesman Journal

Polk County youth workforce group gets federal stimulus grant

Help Achieving Lifelong Objectives announced that it has received a federal stimulus grant for $562,000 through the Enterprise for Employment and Education.

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Sat Jun 13, 2009

Statesman Journal

Wine and chocolate festival in Rickreall this weekend

The name really says it all. The Wine, Chocolate and More Festival is nearly here, and it seems like the kind of thing you'll be very sorry if you miss.

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Related Topix: Life, Rickreall, OR, Food, Food Festival, Salem, OR, Salem Metro

Thu Jun 11, 2009

Statesman Journal

Central schools to face layoffs

INDEPENDENCE - The Central School District said 12 teaching positions will be cut and six more will be curtailed next year.

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Related Topix: Independence, OR, Education Etc.

Tue Jun 09, 2009

Statesman Journal

Classic-car fans mourn the loss of GM brands

West Salem car hobbyist Tim Ricketts was proud Sunday to show off his powder blue 1929 Model A, designed and built by Dallas resident Bernie Benson.

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Related Topix: Salem, OR, Salem Metro, Dallas, OR, Rickreall, OR, Portland, OR

Sun Jun 07, 2009

Statesman Journal

Polk County authorities find indoor marijuana operation in Rickreall

Two Rickreall men are facing charges after Polk County sheriff's deputies uncovered an indoor marijuana operation after a traffic stop, officials said.

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Related Topix: Rickreall, OR

Appeal Tribune

Salem area AM update

As of 6:11 a.m., traffic is reportedly running clear, officials said. No crashes were reported in Marion and Polk counties, Oregon Department of Transportation said.

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Related Topix: Salem, OR, Weather

Fri Jun 05, 2009

Statesman Journal

Wine and chocolate star in June festival

Wine and chocolate pair up for the annual Altrusa International of Salem Wine, Chocolate and More Festival from 4 to 9 p.m. June 12 and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. June 13 at the Polk County Fairgrounds, 520 S Pacific Highway in Rickreall.

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Related Topix: Salem, OR, Salem Metro, Rickreall, OR

Wed Jun 03, 2009

Daily Journal of Commerce

Weatherization program gets $38.5M in stimulus funding

A program to make Oregon homes more energy efficient has the bonus effect of creating 900 jobs, according to Gov.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Representative Kurt Schrader, Salem, OR, Marion County, OR

Mon Jun 01, 2009

Statesman Journal

Patience and passion drive restaurant growth

The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in the hospitality industry in the upper valley.

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Related Topix: Oregon, Drink, Wine, Marion County, OR, Silverton, OR, Salem, OR

Sat May 30, 2009

Statesman Journal

Workshops set for June for owners of small acreages

A workshop series geared to the small acreage landowner will take place in four parts this June at the Polk County Fairgrounds, 520 S. Pacific Highway 99W, Rickreall.

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Related Topix: Rickreall, OR, Home Gardening, Home

Thu May 28, 2009

Statesman Journal

Emergency crew honored for incident response

Polk County emergency personnel encountered an unusual situation in an isolated area last year when a logger sustained serious injuries while working in the county's rugged forests.

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Related Topix: Dallas, OR, Falls City, OR, Salem, OR, Salem Metro

Tue May 26, 2009

Statesman Journal

Dallas grad leads in early returns

Polk County voters returned two incumbents to the Dallas School Board for three open positions.

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Related Topix: Dallas, OR, Education Etc., Sandy, OR

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