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UPDATE: Albany Man Dead After Canoe Flips on North Santiam River

A woman who was also in the canoe when it turned over and got stuck in a log jam, was not injured.

(JEFFERSON, Ore. ) - Tragedy struck Saturday afternoon on the North Santiam River near Greens Bridge just south of Jefferson, Ore.

Jefferson, Albany, Linn, Benton, and Marion county rescue crews were called to the area where the river bends with the South Santiam River around 2:00 p.m. on the call of a missing person after a canoe flipped over.

Illegal Burn Pile Causes 4-Alarm Grass Fire

There were no injuries to firefighters or animals.

(TURNER, Ore. ) - On Friday, at 1:19 p.m. Turner Fire District was dispatched to a low risk grass fire at 12307 Summit Loop SE Turner, Oregon.

Upon arrival Incident Commander, Jon Remy saw that the fire was approximately six acres.

Jefferson Hosting Marion County Pet Amnesty Day

Mark your calendars now to make sure your dog is, and stays healthy.

(JEFFERSON, Ore. ) - The Jefferson Volunteer Fire Association along with Marion County Dog Services will be hosting a Pet Amnesty Day on Saturday, June 7 at the Jefferson Fire Station.

Santiam Equine Clinic will to give low cost vaccinations to your dogs for rabies and other preventable illnesses. The first 250 people will receive a free rabies vaccination.

Fire Destroys Jefferson Shop

The cause of the fire was determined to be from the burning weeds that were not completely extinguished and spread under the edge of the building.

(JEFFERSON, Ore. ) - The Jefferson Fire District was dispatched to a structure fire at 12988 Meadowood Court S.E. Jefferson, Oregon Tuesday afternoon.

Upon arrival Incident Commander, Scott Shepherd stated that heavy black smoke was coming out of the roof and sides of the shop and flames were starting to show. There was another shop within a few feet of the structure that was being threatened by the fire.

Man Sought for Sexual Assault

A vehicle associated with the suspect is a light blue Honda, possibly an Accord.

(JEFFERSON OR) - Marion County Sheriff's Detectives are searching for a man involved in a home invasion and sexual assault that took place on Elm Street in Jefferson on Friday afternoon.

The adult female victim told deputies that a man knocked on her door at about 2:30pm, asking for directions. The man suddenly forced his way into the house and sexually assaulted her.

Firefighters Battle 3 Alarm Barn Fire

The barn and property are owned by Eugene Rose from Turner, Oregon.

(JEFFERSON, OR) - Jefferson Fire District was dispatched Tuesday at 10:34 p.m. to a structure fire at 14885 Parrish Gap Road Jefferson, Oregon. Drakes Crossing, Marion, Stayton, Scio and Turner fire agencies were also dispatched to assist with the call.

Upon arrival Incident Commander, Captain Ryan Campbell, stated the barn was completely engulfed in flames and there were several structures and equipment that were being threatened by the fire.

High Speed Crash near Jefferson Kills One, Injures Two Others

Deputies determined that the occupants were wearing seatbelts, but the driver's airbag was still intact in the steering wheel, which was part of the front section of the car that separated on impact.

(JEFFERSON, OR) - One man died and two were injured in a motor vehicle crash on Valley View Road SE near Jefferson last night.

Marion County Deputies Mark Ferron and Casey Burnham were called to the scene at about 8:45pm. Upon arrival, they found a 1995 black Honda Civic broken into two pieces that were over 100' apart.

Family Barely Escapes Home During Raging Fire

Estimated damages are $170,000.

(SALEM) - On December 8, at 2:12 a.m. Jefferson Fire District was dispatched to a house fire on 1891 Steiwer Rd SE Jefferson, Oregon 97352.

Marion, Stayton, Turner Fire District and Engine 9 from Salem were also dispatched to assist with the call. At 4:24 a.m. the fire was deemed under control.

Four Alarm Fire Sweeps Columbia Spa Factory

The first reports came in around 11:30 p.m.

(JEFFERSON, OR) - Our news photographer Jerry Freeman caught the multi-alarm fire in Jefferson, Oregon that left major damage to the property, destroying numerous structures and threatening an adjacent mobile home park.

The fire happened in the 1800 block of Talbot Rd S in Jefferson at the Columbia Spa Factory.

Multi-Alarm Residential Fire in Stayton

Units are on the scene of a second-alarm fire in the 900 block of Birch St. in Stayton.

(STAYTON, Ore.) - A residential fire in Stayton that left a residence substantially damaged, drew response from additional units with Marion County Fire, as well as both the Jefferson and Turner Fire Districts.

After arriving at the location, Jerry determined that in spite of significant damage, there were no injuries related to this particular incident.