Salem-News.com News Feed for articles tagged with albany www.salem-news.com 2010 Fire officials in Albany had the sad task of searching for missing children after a vehicle was washed out of a grocery store parking lot, into a creek swollen by heavy rains, and under the intersection of SE Geary St & Queen Ave SE. Wanda Omdahl with Albany Fire, says rescue crews responded to the scene and one adult and one child were pulled out of the water on the other side of the bridge. http://salem-news.com/articles/january182012/albany-rescue-tk-jf.php http://salem-news.com/articles/january182012/albany-rescue-tk-jf.php Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:19:00 PST The sixth annual Albany Teen Art Show is on display at Albany City Hall through May, and a public reception to honor the work of 125 Albany-area teens will be held at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2011. The reception will be in the Great Hall at City Hall, 333 Broadalbin St. SW., and is open to the public, artists and their friends and family. http://salem-news.com/articles/may032011/albany-teen-art-show.php http://salem-news.com/articles/may032011/albany-teen-art-show.php Tue, 03 May 2011 18:19:00 PDT An Albany-area Oregon State Police (OSP) Fish and Wildlife Division trooper received two awards this week, the Division's 2010 "Fish and Wildlife Division Trooper of the Year" and the Shikar-Safari Club International "Wildlife Officer of the Year." http://salem-news.com/articles/april222011/trooper-year-halsey.php http://salem-news.com/articles/april222011/trooper-year-halsey.php Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:32:00 PDT The Albany Community Pool (ACP) is offering a School's Out Swim on Thursday, April 21, and Friday, April 22, 2011 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the Albany Community Pool, 2150 36th Ave. SE. The 1-meter and 3-meter diving boards, rope swing, and basketball hoops will be available. http://salem-news.com/articles/april182011/albany-community-pool.php http://salem-news.com/articles/april182011/albany-community-pool.php Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:15:00 PDT Albany Parks & Recreation and Public Works/Environmental Services are partnering to offer two classes this spring to help Albany residents save money, save water, and create healthier landscaping at home. http://salem-news.com/articles/april152011/albany-parks-events.php http://salem-news.com/articles/april152011/albany-parks-events.php Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:15:00 PDT Albany city parks are now available to rent for parties, family gatherings, company picnics and other special events. Parks with shelters are available to rent from 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. seven days a week. http://salem-news.com/articles/april152011/albany-parks-available.php http://salem-news.com/articles/april152011/albany-parks-available.php Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:57:00 PDT The Oregon Council Against Arson (OCAA) has partnered with Albany area law enforcement and the Albany Fire Department in response to the 7 arsons that have taken place in the Albany area since October 22, 2010. http://salem-news.com/articles/november232010/albany-arsons.php http://salem-news.com/articles/november232010/albany-arsons.php Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:52:00 PST On Thursday, at about 11:00 a.m., Albany Police Officers arrested 26-year-old Albany resident Erica Michelle Olsen in connection with an ongoing animal neglect investigation. Erica Olsen was lodged in the Linn County Jail on a charge of Animal Neglect in the First Degree and an unrelated Linn County warrant charging Fail to Comply. http://salem-news.com/articles/november192010/albany-animal-neglect.php http://salem-news.com/articles/november192010/albany-animal-neglect.php Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:17:00 PST This morning at 2:06am the Albany Fire Department was called to a vacant house fire at 6061 Columbus ST SE. The house at this address is the seventh suspicious house fire since late October; six vacant and one that had occupants. The house on Columbus was built in the late 1890's by the grandparents of the owner, Kent Chapman. http://salem-news.com/articles/november182010/albany-another-fire.php http://salem-news.com/articles/november182010/albany-another-fire.php Thu, 18 Nov 2010 17:06:00 PST On Saturday at about 7:00 p.m., the Albany Police Department responded to the Discount Cigarettes store located at 2850 SE Santiam Highway on the report of an armed robbery. The lone store employee told police the store had been robbed. The employee reported that a male suspect entered the store and pulled a stocking cap down over his face. The employee reported that the suspect displayed what appeared to be a semi-automatic handgun and demanded money from her. The employee gave the suspect an undisclosed amount of cash after which time the suspect left the store and ran east through the parking lot. http://salem-news.com/articles/november082010/albany-robbery.php http://salem-news.com/articles/november082010/albany-robbery.php Mon, 08 Nov 2010 11:59:00 PST The Albany Fire Department responded to 918 Water Street NE at approximately 4:27 a.m. today to a reported structure fire. Firefighters arrived at the scene within approximately three minutes to find single-family home heavily charged with smoke and fire. http://salem-news.com/articles/november062010/albany-suspicious-fire.php http://salem-news.com/articles/november062010/albany-suspicious-fire.php Sat, 06 Nov 2010 09:20:00 PDT The Oregon Air National Guard will conduct Veterans Day flyovers for various ceremonies at locations throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington. F-15 Eagle fighter jets from the 142nd Fighter Wing in Portland and the 173rd Fighter Wing at Kingsley Field are scheduled to conduct flyovers at the following locations and approximate times: All passes will be approximately 1,000 feet above ground level and 350 knots airspeed. Flights could be cancelled or times changed due to inclement weather or operational contingencies. http://salem-news.com/articles/november052010/veterans-day-flyovers.php http://salem-news.com/articles/november052010/veterans-day-flyovers.php Fri, 05 Nov 2010 20:25:00 PDT The sixth Albany area summit on homelessness will happen Wednesday, from 9 a.m.-noon at Albany City Hall, 333 Broadalbin Street SW. Representatives of organizations and agencies that work directly with Albany's homeless and low-income residents will attend, with this year's focus on the "new homeless:" those in or near homelessness due to the ongoing economic downturn. Rick Crager, deputy director of Oregon Housing and Community Services, will give a keynote address. Groups and individuals involved in initiatives in the Albany area will give updates on those projects including supportive housing for women in transition; a new children's dental clinic; and the Adult Services Team that works with individuals or couples who have been hard to house. http://salem-news.com/articles/november022010/albany-homeless-summit.php http://salem-news.com/articles/november022010/albany-homeless-summit.php Tue, 02 Nov 2010 16:20:00 PDT Several communities throughout Oregon will once again host Special Olympics Oregon Fall Regional Games on consecutive weekends in Late October and November. More than 2,000 athletes will compete in one of 10 competitions in seven cities. Hundreds of coaches, volunteers and families will join in to support competitors. The Fall Regional Games, presented by Les Schwab Tire Centers, officially begins Sunday, October 31 with a bowling competition at Lakeshore Lanes in Albany. Regional competitions continue the following weekend with Corvallis hosting aquatics on Saturday, November 6 and soccer and volleyball on Sunday, November 7. Mt. Hood Community College in Gresham will also host aquatics on November 7. November 13 & 14 will conclude the fall season with bowling competitions in Beaverton, Bend, Hermiston, Medford and Portland. http://salem-news.com/articles/october262010/special-olympics-oregon.php http://salem-news.com/articles/october262010/special-olympics-oregon.php Tue, 26 Oct 2010 17:41:00 PDT The final week of October with Halloween events such as the EXTREME version of Nightmare Factory by the Oregon School for the Deaf, Creative Pumpkin Carving at the Oregon State Fairgrounds, Creatures Creep Back to the Aquarium at the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport. A magic show at Clockworkse Café, The West Salem High School Orchestra Fall Concert, a Cooking Class is offered by Albany Parks & Recreation, Will event features dinner, dancing and raffle to raise money for college-access programs http://salem-news.com/articles/october242010/final-week-october.php http://salem-news.com/articles/october242010/final-week-october.php Sun, 24 Oct 2010 14:06:00 PDT A 3-year old girl was seriously injured and her father and 2-year old sister received minor injuries after their vehicle collided with an unoccupied motor home Sunday afternoon northbound along Interstate 5 three miles south of Woodburn. Oregon State Police troopers from the Salem Area Command office are continuing the investigation. http://salem-news.com/articles/october182010/woodburn-injury-crash.php http://salem-news.com/articles/october182010/woodburn-injury-crash.php Mon, 18 Oct 2010 11:31:00 PDT This coming weeks calendar of events full of Halloween and other fun, healthy and educational events. The Oregon School for the Deaf last week for the new EXTREME version of Nightmare Factory http://salem-news.com/articles/october172010/october-19th-24th.php http://salem-news.com/articles/october172010/october-19th-24th.php Sun, 17 Oct 2010 14:25:00 PDT On Thursday, October 14, 2010, at about 10:30 a.m., the Albany Police Department responded to the Northwest Community Credit Union, located at 707 SE Waverly Drive on the report of a robbery. A bank employee reported that a male suspect entered the bank and presented a robbery note that indicated he was armed with a firearm. http://salem-news.com/articles/october142010/albany-bank-robbery.php http://salem-news.com/articles/october142010/albany-bank-robbery.php Thu, 14 Oct 2010 17:50:00 PDT The Albany Police Department is investigating two cases where a suspect, identified as 43-year-old Rodney Robert Vaughn of Salem, "short changed" two local convenience stores. The Arco station located at 1128 SE Pacific Boulevard and the U.S. Market located at 1709 SE Hill Street both reported that between August and September 2010, Rodney Vaughn entered the businesses and asked for change. http://salem-news.com/articles/october122010/albany-short-changer.php http://salem-news.com/articles/october122010/albany-short-changer.php Tue, 12 Oct 2010 09:54:00 PDT Oregon Main Street announced its 2010 "Excellence in Downtown Revitalization" award winners today at the annual Oregon Main Street Conference in Albany, Oregon. First Lady Mary Oberst and Gary Van Huffel, Business Development Manager, Business Oregon were co-presenters of the awards. http://salem-news.com/articles/october072010/revitalization-awards.php http://salem-news.com/articles/october072010/revitalization-awards.php Thu, 07 Oct 2010 20:24:00 PDT The Albany Fire Department responded to the 1500 block of Pacific Blvd. SE at 10:10 a.m. today to a reported motor vehicle accident with a vehicle in Periwinkle Creek. Firefighters arrived at scene within approximately two minutes to find that a pickup truck with a single occupant had left the roadway and come to rest upright about 15 to 20 feet down in the creek bed in approximately one foot of water. Firefighters immediately stabilized the vehicle, removed the top of the cab, and worked with specialized tools for about 14 to 16 minutes to extricate the occupant. One person was evaluated at the scene and transported to the hospital. No other injuries resulted from this incident. http://salem-news.com/articles/october072010/albany-creek-crash.php http://salem-news.com/articles/october072010/albany-creek-crash.php Thu, 07 Oct 2010 19:33:00 PDT The Albany Fire Department responded to 3850 Oakmont Loop NE at approximately 10:32 a.m. today to a reported natural gas line break in a residential neighborhood. Firefighters arrived at the scene within approximately four minutes to find a broken two-inch gas main damaged by a private contractor while excavating a trench for installation of utilities for a house to be constructed at that location. There was no fire as a result of this incident and crews from NW Natural Gas were at the scene on our arrival. http://salem-news.com/articles/october072010/albany-gas-evacutation.php http://salem-news.com/articles/october072010/albany-gas-evacutation.php Thu, 07 Oct 2010 18:19:00 PDT The Linn-Benton Loop Bus System will mark its 30th anniversary on Friday October 8, 2010. Friday passengers, already riding free during Try Transit Week, will be treated to some giveaways as part of the celebration. http://salem-news.com/articles/october062010/linn-benton-loop.php http://salem-news.com/articles/october062010/linn-benton-loop.php Wed, 06 Oct 2010 18:04:00 PDT Two people were injured, one seriously, in a two-vehicle head-on crash Tuesday afternoon on Highway 34 about one mile west of Lebanon. Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers from the Albany Area Command office are continuing the investigation. According to OSP Senior Trooper Brad Hales, on October 5, 2010 at approximately 4:40 p.m. a 2009 Toyota Prius four-door driven by Alma Mix, age 45, from Albany, was eastbound on Highway 34 near milepost 16 when, for an unknown reason, it traveled into the westbound lane collided head-on with a 2010 Toyota pickup driven by Daniel Rackham, age 27, from Albany. http://salem-news.com/articles/october052010/lebanon-injury-crash.php http://salem-news.com/articles/october052010/lebanon-injury-crash.php Tue, 05 Oct 2010 19:52:00 PDT Salem Calendar of events for October 4th in Salem, Albany, McMinnville and Corvallis http://salem-news.com/articles/october032010/sn-events-1004.php http://salem-news.com/articles/october032010/sn-events-1004.php Sun, 03 Oct 2010 14:41:00 PDT The Albany Fire Department responded to 1310 Geary Street SE at 1:05 p.m. today to a reported structural collapse. Firefighters arrived at the site of the new Aspen Dental building within approximately five minutes to find the roof trusses had collapsed into a building currently under construction. Firefighters determined workers for Mainline Construction of Mission Viejo, CA, were installing roof trusses on the structure and that three persons were on or in the structure at the time of the collapse. One worker was evaluated by firefighters, and no one was transported from the scene. http://salem-news.com/articles/september302010/aspen-dental-construction.php http://salem-news.com/articles/september302010/aspen-dental-construction.php Thu, 30 Sep 2010 17:41:00 PDT Oregon State Police are on the scene of a fatal car crash that left the wreckage of one car on its roof in the freeway median. The crash happened on Interstate 5 southbound near milepost 215. Oregon State Police troopers have been on scene investigating this a single vehicle crash that happened earlier at about 9:30 a.m. http://salem-news.com/articles/july102010/fatal-crash-jl.php http://salem-news.com/articles/july102010/fatal-crash-jl.php Sat, 10 Jul 2010 14:23:00 PDT Albany veterans suffered a terrible loss July 3th when the American Legion Post 10 caught fire and burned after closing. Fortunately there were no injuries. Albany Fire Spokesman Wanda Omdahl, said crews were able to access the burned building to retrieve several items. http://salem-news.com/articles/july062010/fire-update.php http://salem-news.com/articles/july062010/fire-update.php Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:47:00 PDT Firefighters rushed to the American Legion Post 10 in Albany, Oregon, just twenty minutes after July 4th began. Investigators aren't sure what started the blaze; Wanda Omdahl with Albay Fire, says the report came in at 12:22 a.m. http://salem-news.com/articles/july042010/albany-fire-jw.php http://salem-news.com/articles/july042010/albany-fire-jw.php Sun, 04 Jul 2010 18:46:00 PDT Linn County Sheriff Tim Mueller reports that his detectives have recently matched a skull discovered in 1979 with the victim of a car crash that occurred in 1974. http://salem-news.com/articles/april122010/remains-id.php http://salem-news.com/articles/april122010/remains-id.php Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:01:00 PDT