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Good evening, Salem.

We’re in for a warm, sunny weekend at the Marion County Fair, which will continue Saturday and Sunday at the Oregon State Fairgrounds.

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Check out our preview of the event below, and look for photographer Laura Tesler there capturing scenes from the cheesecake judging and the midway.

Here’s some other news to round out the week. Catch all of our latest stories on our website anytime.

Former Boy Scouts leader arrested for sexual abuse of minor in Marion County
Terry Heck was charged Friday with sexually abusing a minor as young as 11 over several years. Salem police say the abuse began in 2017, when Heck was a leader…
Former Boy Scouts leader arrested for sexual abuse of minor in Marion County
Terry Heck was charged Friday with sexually abusing a minor as young as 11 over several years. Salem police say the abuse began in 2017, when Heck was a leader…
PHOTOS: Salem’s eagles squabble over fish
Fledgling eagles have been visible from Riverfront Park on the banks of the Willamette River in recent days.
PHOTOS: Salem’s eagles squabble over fish
Fledgling eagles have been visible from Riverfront Park on the banks of the Willamette River in recent days.
Answers to your questions about Salem’s proposed tax on worker paychecks
Salem City Council will decide on Monday, July 10, whether to impose a new tax on workers within the city — even those who live elsewhere. Salem Reporter breaks down…
Answers to your questions about Salem’s proposed tax on worker paychecks
Salem City Council will decide on Monday, July 10, whether to impose a new tax on workers within the city — even those who live elsewhere. Salem Reporter breaks down…
More animals, flowers competing for top honors as Marion County Fair returns
The Marion County Fair returns this weekend July 6-9. It’s the biggest fair since Covid, with Thursday events back and a sellout for commercial vendors.
More animals, flowers competing for top honors as Marion County Fair returns
The Marion County Fair returns this weekend July 6-9. It’s the biggest fair since Covid, with Thursday events back and a sellout for commercial vendors.

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