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If you’re passionate about local businesses, 4-H programs or Marion County, the Marion County Fair Board could use your help.

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The county is seeking volunteers for a vacant position on the board, which plans and manages the annual county fair in July.

Key volunteers are also needed in several fair roles. Volunteers are non-voting members of the fair board and oversee activities, special events or projects for the fair.

Board members and key volunteers serve four-year terms. To apply or learn more about the positions, visit the county’s website here. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11.

Here’s some of today’s news. You can read all our latest coverage anytime on our website.

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The region’s largest independent heart health center is suing Salem Health for $15 million, claiming that the Salem organization used intimidation and misinformation against its competitor.

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Marion County prosecutors argued on Friday in federal court that DEA agent Samuel Landis should be prosecuted for running a stop sign and killing a cyclist last year. Landis’ attorneys…

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With an enthusiastic coordinator helping lead events, more kids in Salem’s schools are getting bike lessons, pedestrian safety education and lessons on riding Cherriots buses through the Safe Routes to…

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Back for its third year, Punx in the Park drew hundreds of youth to Marion Square Park to rock out, make art and get connected to resources.

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State election officials and Gov. Tina Kotek stressed that the error was caught and won’t affect the 2024 election. The error represents a small fraction of the state’s 3 million…

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