State police say Dale Heggem, 76, was driving a minivan at a high rate of speed when he veered off the road and struck a tree.
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Woman shot Thursday morning in central Salem, police say
The Salem Police Department said it had made no arrests in the shooting as of Thursday afternoon.
Meet reindeer, sip hot cocoa as Riverfront Park gets a little brighter
Salem’s holiday lights display in Riverfront Park kicks off Friday at 5 p.m. with free events including horse and carriage rides and a handbell performance.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Marion County Commissioners consider insurance contract, pipe inspection van
Marion County Commissioners on Wednesday will consider a contract for insurance broker and consulting services for county employee benefits, as well as purchasing a television pipe van to inspect east Salem’s stormwater system.
Salem man charged with possessing fentanyl, other drugs to sell
The federal charges against Phillip Thomas come more than four months after he was arrested as part of a Salem police investigation into mixed drugs being sold in the city.
Explosion rocks southeast Salem homes Monday morning
Salem police said Monday they did not know the cause of the explosion, and their investigation is still underway.
Man killed, driver arrested in fatal NE Salem crash
Jose Alberto Guzman Guzman faces charges including manslaughter, driving under the influence and hit-and -run after his passenger, Jose Milian Milian, was killed in the crash.
Driver strikes, kills pedestrian east of Salem
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday the driver remained at the scene, and there is no indication speed or impairment contributed to the crash.
AGENDA: Marion County Commissioners reconsider funding for behavioral health housing
Commissioners on Wednesday will consider a $6.31 million contract with the state for housing assistance and residential behavioral health treatment. The board postponed a vote to accept the funding at a Sept. 21 meeting.
Marion County Commissioners consider Covid relief funds for fire district, nonprofits
Marion County Commissioners meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday in the Senator Hearing Room at 555 Court Street N.E. The meeting is streamed live on YouTube.