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UPDATE: Salem Based Citizen Soldiers Return Delayed

(Salem) - Due to transport issues with the unit's airframes, the arrival of the 1042nd Medical Company, (Air Ambulance) based out of Salem will be delayed.

The unit was expected to arrive in Portland this evening and now will arrive sometime towards the end of the week, a definite date and time is not yet available. The more than 30 members expected to return have been serving a six month tour of duty in Afghanistan.

Boaters, Anglers Be Aware! Navigation Hazards Issued For Molalla River

(Molalla) - The Oregon State Marine Board is alerting boaters and anglers of two log jams and other floating debris on the Molalla River. The two log jams are between the logging trestle and Goods Bridge.

Last Chance to Give Input on Salem-Keizer School District Budget

(Salem) - The public has one last chance to provide feedback on the 2006-07 budget parameters and to get more information on the Salem-Keizer School District`s current budget.

A public forum is set for 6:30 PM on Wednesday, March 1st at North Salem High School.

Tuesday Forum Will Discuss School Boundary Changes Proposed For West Salem

The boundary change work team will submit its report and recommendations to Superintendent Baker by the end of the month.

(Salem) - A community forum will discuss proposed elementary school attendance area boundary changes needed to address crowding and continuing growth from new development in West Salem.

The forum will be held Tuesday at 6:30 PM in the West Salem High School library. It is open to the public.

Suspected Arson Fire Sends Person to the Hospital

(Salem) - Firefighters responding to a structure fire Monday night put the flames out quickly, but one of the occupants of an upstairs unit above the fire was treated by firefighter/paramedics and transported to Salem Hospital.

Tickets on Sale for Law Enforcement for Youth Charity Concert

Bryan Flannery and his band will be the concert headliner

(Salem) - Law Enforcement for Youth, a local 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing assistance to low income, at-risk and medically challenged youth, will be holding a charity concert to raise funds for their programs next month.

Linn-Benton Community College Holding Open House

(Albany) - Linn-Benton Community College will be holding an open house for interested students on Tuesday from 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM in the Commons Cafeteria on the second floor of the College Center building, 6500 Pacific Blvd SW in Albany.

Salem-News.com Days Away From New Site Launch

(Salem) - Get ready for big changes at Salem-News.com. The site has been totally rebuilt from the ground up and has all of the features that the staff has always wanted to bring to the community.

Oregon Supreme Court Measure 37 Ruling Expected Tuesday

(Salem) - The Oregon Supreme Court is to hand down a decision Tuesday on Measure 37.

The voter-passed measure requires government to either pay landowners for property-value losses caused by regulations or forgo the regulation.

Willamette University to Celebrate Africa Day

The Salem community is invited to eat African food, dance to live African music, shop in an African market, listen to African stories, view an African film and participate in a panel discussion on Africa today.

(Salem) - Willamette University students, faculty and staff will honor Black History Month by holding the school`s first Africa Day Celebration on Thursday.

Campus activities will run from 11:30 AM to 10 PM.

All activities are free and open to the public.