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Military Honors for War of 1812 Veteran, Gabriel Walling, in Amity

Dedication of bronze plaque to Gabriele Walling noting his ‘War of 1812’ military service.

(AMITY, OR) - Gabriel Walling (1788-1857) is interred in the Amity Pioneer Cemetery which is a registered historic cemetery with the state of Oregon Parks and Recreation Heritage Programs.

Until recently, Gabriel Walling was not recognized as a veteran of the ‘War of 1812.’

Senate Declares US Bestial Military Dictatorship

For the Senate, in its infinite wisdom, not only has unleashed the military against dissidents – but also against household pets: Senate Repeals Bans on Sodomy and Bestiality in the Military

(SUNDANCE, Wyoming) - On December 31, 2011, Obama signed the NDAA, codifying into law for the first time in American history that the military can imprison citizens or non-citizens indefinitely, inside or outside the United States, without charges or trial. - ACLU

This obscene bill was the work of the US Senate.

Fire Devstates Amity Apartment Building

It took firefighters an hour and a half to get the blaze under control.

(AMITY, Ore.) - An apartment fire in Amity Friday night led to the total destruction of a building that has long been a part of this rural town in the Mid-Willamette Valley between Salem and McMinnville.

Local resident Paul Hendrix says a number of people live in the multi-level apartment building but luckily there were no injuries. The fire destroyed a building containing both apartments and businesses, a spokesperson with the Amity Fire Department told reporters.

Oregon Recognizes Eight Projects for Excellence in Downtown Revitalization

(SALEM, Ore.) - 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.

Man Dies From Motorcycle Crash Near McMinnville

The driver is hospitalized with serious injuries.

(AMITY, Ore.) - An Amity-area man died Friday evening at a Portland hospital from injuries sustained in a July 24th crash along Highway 99W near McMinnville.

On July 24, 2010 at approximately 1:25 p.m. a 2001 Indian motorcycle operated by 45-year old Gilbert Hoakenson, from Amity, was southbound on Highway 99W near milepost 41 when it failed to negotiate a left curve. The motorcycle traveled off the highway along a ditch and crashed.

Driver Arrested Following Fatal Traffic Crash North of Salem

One driver, 58-year old Alan J. Olson of Salem, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Oregon State Police troopers are continuing the investigation into Monday evening's three vehicle fatal traffic crash on Highway 221, two miles north of Salem near milepost 17 in Polk County.

One person died, four others were injured, and one driver was arrested on multiple charges. Names and other information are being released in this update.

Amity Man Dies in Sledding Accident

A tragic turn for a family enjoying the Oregon snow is a harsh reminder of the risks.

(AMITY, Ore.) - Kenneth John Meyer was sledding with his wife and son outside of McMinnville when, at 11:48 AM, his sled left the driveway and slid into the path of a northbound 2004 Mazda pickup, according to police. He was killed by the impact.

Salem Woman, McMinnville Man Killed in Crash

Investigators believe icy roadways may have been a factor in the crash.

(McMINNVILLE, Ore. ) - Two people died and three others received serious injuries following a Monday evening two-vehicle head-on crash on Lafayette Highway about six miles south of McMinnville.

At approximately 8:20 PM, a gold 1998 Pontiac sedan driven by 23-year-old Amanda J. McGinnis, from Salem, was northbound on Lafayette Highway near milepost 3 when it veered across the centerline into the southbound lane and hit head-on with a maroon 2004 Hyundai SUV driven by 53-year-old George E. Hatch, from Amity.

Salem Driver Injured After Truck Rolls Off Amity-Hopewell Highway

The driver was transported to Salem Hospital and is in stable condition police said.

(AMITY) - A Salem-area woman received non-life threatening injuries Tuesday morning after the commercial truck she was driving transporting small cement blocks rolled off Amity-Hopewell Highway about 1/2 mile north of Hopewell.

The load of cinder blocks spilled off the trailer into a field bordering the highway.

The truck was towing two flatbed semi-trailers loaded with small cinder blocks that spilled onto a bordering field.

Amity Woman Stabbed in Her Home

(AMITY) - Investigators with the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office say a 40 year old Amity woman was stabbed in her home Monday morning. No charges have been filed, but the woman's 14-year old son is being questioned in the matter.

40-year old Jennifer Lin Lumsden of 6165 Yampo Road in rural Yamhill County, was taken by Life Flight helicopter to Emmanuel Hospital in Portland.

Yamhill County Sheriff Jack Crabtree said that Lumsden was able to call 911 and summon law enforcement and medical assistance. “My Deputies responded at 8:32 AM this morning...