Prosecutors charged William J. Wilson on Wednesday with attempted murder in a June 29 shooting that wounded a 16-year-old boy in downtown Salem. Police and prosecutors said little about what prompted the shooting.
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Grass fire closes Wallace Marine Park, woman cited for arson
Wallace Marine Park was closed for about two hours after witnesses reported hearing propane
Salem man arrested in domestic violence shooting
Police arrested George Brown Jr. early Friday morning at a southeast Salem home after neighbors called to report a woman with a gunshot wound screaming for help. He is accused of attempted murder.
Sixth Englewood Forest Festival encourages community and environmental care
The Englewood Forest Festival returns to Englewood Park on Saturday, Aug. 10, for its sixth year. The free festival will feature local dance and music performances, 50 vendors and educational activities including terrarium building and alebrije painting.
Salem aerial studio gives adults community and creativity in the air
Salem Aerial Dance Company welcomes adults and kids to get creative with movement art. The studio’s adult classes provide space for people to “play” and tap into childhood joy with trapeze, hoop and silks.
Salem community center aims to be a “functional family” for people in recovery
After around six months at its new location, Salem’s Recovery Outreach Community Center has more than doubled the number of people walking through its doors. ROCC mixes fun and community activities with peer support, helping people get and stay sober and find housing.
Ninth measles case, potential Marion County exposure sites announced
People who visited the Keizer Waremart and Woodburn’s Walmart or Safeway the afternoon of July 17 may have been exposed to measles.
Salem woman given nine-year sentence after pleading guilty to 153 counts of mail theft
Michelle N. Ray, 47, admitted to taking checks and mail from over 100 Salem people and businesses. Her husband is also facing mail theft charges.
Pedestrian, 61, killed in east Salem collision
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said a driver struck a man on State Street in east Salem Sunday morning. The driver is cooperating with an investigation, and no citations have been made.
For former floral arranger, The Fussy Duck is a creative and community outlet
An eclectic store on Commercial Street sells hundreds of antique and new items for customers to get lost in as the owner works with local business partners and charities to expand her community.
