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Civil War Re-Enactment Coming to Willamette Mission State Park

Organizers are expecting over 1,000 re-enactors to take part in the event, demonstrating actual living and fighting conditions of the early 1860s.

(KEIZER) - The 13th annual Mid-Valley Civil War Re-enactment will be held July 1st-4th at Willamette Mission State Park.

Biofuel From Canola? (AUDIO)

There are still more questions than answers when it comes to growing canola for oil as a biofuel.

(SALEM) - With continued high fuel costs for everyone, there is tremendous interest by farmers in Oregon and elsewhere in growing crops that can be turned into biofuels.

Hilburn: "Canola is an excellent oil crop. With all the push for alternative fuels–biodiesel– canola is the leading crop for making that kind of a biological fuel."

Dan Hilburn, administrator of the Oregon Department of Agriculture's Plant Division, says, however, canola could be a problem if grown in certain parts of the state...

Man Arrested For Stealing Metal From Marion County Farm

Since January there have been approximately 75 reported thefts made to the Sheriff’s Office involving farm/nursery equipment which is believed to have been stolen for the purpose of selling as scrap metal for money.

(WOODBURN) - Marion County Sheriff`s Office detectives have made one arrest involving the theft of aluminum molding, valued at $4,500, from a farmer who resides on Howell Prairie Road NE, near Woodburn.

The theft had been reported on February 23rd.

On Tuesday, 24-year-old Michael David Bauman was arrested without incident at a Woodburn area business.

Bauman was booked at the Marion County Jail for Theft First Degree, and Conspiracy to Commit Theft

Lt. Bob Stai says during the course of the investigation, investigators learned the stolen articles had been scraped at a Salem area scrap metal recycling company.

Boy Dies After Riding Roller Coaster at MGM Studios in Orlando

The boy who was vacationing with his family died after the ride was over.

(ORLANDO, Florida) - A 12-year-old boy from Fort Campbell, Kentucky died Thursday following a ride on the Rock-n-Roller Coaster at MGM Studios in Orlando.

Orange County Sheriff Kevin Berry says investigators have determined that the youngster got off of the roller coaster after completing the ride with his seven-year-old brother and his mother and father. The youngster reportedly went limp while exiting the ride Berry said.

Salem-News.com Area Road Construction Report (AUDIO)

ODOT will be conducting repair work on southbound and northbound sections of Interstate 5 between mileposts 244 and 245 near the Jefferson interchange on Thursday night.

(SALEM) - The work, to repair damage from recent accidents, will be completed between the hours of 9:00 PM and 1:00 AM, beginning with the southbound left lane, and concluding on the northbound right shoulder of the highway.

Drivers are urged to use caution when traveling through these work zones.

Battle Creek Rd SE Between Landau St SE and Avalon St SE Lane closures with flaggers for street paving.

Marion County Courthouse Rises From the Rampage

It took hundreds of people, several months, and a countless amount of cooperation between government agencies to help Marion County exist after its courthouse was the scene of a criminal rampage last November.

(SALEM) - After months of rebuilding and renovation, the Marion County Courthouse will be open to the public beginning Monday, July 3rd. It will be closed for the July 4th holiday as will other county offices and open for the rest of the business week.

Offices that will be open in the basement and on the first floor include the...

Leftover Controlled Hunt Tags go on Sale Saturday

(SALEM) - Hunters still seeking a controlled hunt tag can purchase from 933 leftover deer and elk tags on Saturday at 10:00 AM.

The tags, which tend to sell out in minutes, are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis at more than 500 licensed retailers statewide.

ODFW offices will not be open to sell tags on Saturday. The tags will be sold at regular prices for resident and nonresident hunters.

Be Aware! Lockhaven Drive N Temporary Lane Closure July 4th

(KEIZER) - The Keizer Police Department wants you to Be Aware! of a temporary lane closure on July 4th.

The 2006 Independence Day Parade will begin at 10:00 AM on Lockhaven Drive N from McNary High School. The parade will travel eastbound on Lockhaven and continue southbound on River Road N.

The parade will turn eastbound on Sam Orcutt Way NE and then disband in the BI-Mart and adjacent parking lots.

The eastbound lane of Lockhaven Drive N between McNary High School and River Road will be closed briefly at 10:00 AM.

Stolen Laptop With Veteran`s Personal Data Recovered

A fishy story at best according to many veterans, government sources say the employee who facilitated the alleged thefts by taking the millions of documents home, did not lose his job over it.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - The stolen laptop computer that held personal data on more than 26.5 million veterans and active-duty, National Guard and reserve members has been found, Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary James Nicholson announced Thursday.

The computer was recovered Wednesday, and is now undergoing three to five weeks of forensic tests by the FBI to determine whether information has been copied or compromised in any way.

World Beat Brings All Cultures Together (VIDEO)

The World Beat Festival in Salem happens today. From the Salem-News.com archives, is our report from 2006 on World Beat. It is a lot of fun for the family with cultural inspiration for all.

(SALEM) - It seemed like everybody was having fun. But some people have a more serious take on World Beat. Nations are at war, and this festival brings world education, peace and cultural understanding. One man from Senegal was moved by a translation, `And peace, because Salem in Arab means peace