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Paralyzed Keizer Man Inspires Community, Seeks Help to Win a Wheelchair Van

Family and friends are seeking votes to help Chris Frey win a wheelchair van in a national contest.

(KEIZER, OR) - Chris Frey is 30 years old, the father of two beautiful little girls that he adores and is the husband to his loving wife, Cherise.

He was always ready and willing to help others with a smile. Several weeks ago on an icy road, miles from home, their lives changed forever.

Local News: : 2-Alarm Keizer Fire Leaves Family of Eight Homeless

The family of eight; Dad, Mom, and six children, ranged in age from 7 to 18 years old.

(KEIZER, Ore.) - A family in Keizer was forced to evacuate their home late in the night when the unknown odor in the home grew to the point- smoke drove them from the house. Keizer Police and Firefighters arrived to find a fully involved garage fire that extended into the house and burned to the second floor attic.

The calls to 911 began at 00:12:55 a.m. (12 minutes after midnight) and a Keizer Police Patrol unit arrived 4 minutes later and reported the house fully involved in fire.

Keizer, Police Investigate Shooting and Assault

Keizer Police Captain Jeff Kuhns says a gang fight involving 30 people was reported.

(KEIZER, Ore.) - Keizer Police responded to the Partridge Lane Apartments, in the 3900 block of Partridge Lane NE, at 8:52 p.m. Friday evening after receiving a report of a "gang fight" where a shooting had occurred.

Keizer Police Captain Jeff Kuhns, says officers on scene have confirmed at least one individual has sustained what appears to be a non-life threatening injury related to gunfire, however a second male victim was assaulted by other means and his condition remains unknown at this time.

Garden Tour Highlights Keizer Area and Benefits Children’s Museum

(Salem, Oregon) - The 16th Annual Garden Tour and Plant Sale benefiting A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village will be held Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day. This year’s tour will feature eight beautiful gardens in the heart of the Willamette Valley in Keizer, Oregon.

Marion County Fire District Hosts Open House and Egg Hunt this Saturday in Clear Lake

(Salem, Oregon) - Marion County Fire District #1 Clear Lake Station 6 is hosting an Open House and Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday.

The Clear Lake Station Open House will take place from 12:00 - 3:00 pm at Station 6 located at 8005 Wheatland Rd N. This is a free event open to the public and includes a tour of the fire station, and tours of the fire trucks and ambulance. Children's activities will be offered and refreshments will be provided.

Keizer Police Arrest Rite Aid Robbery Suspect

Anyone with information about this robbery is asked to contact detectives.

(Keizer, Oregon) - Today at about 3:13 P.M., members of the Keizer Police Department responded to an Armed Robbery having just occurred at the Keizer Rite Aid Pharmacy located at 5452 River Road North.

This was the third robbery of this pharmacy in the past eighteen days.

Keizer Burglary in the First Degree Arrest

(Keizer, Oregon) - On April 15th, 2011, at 9:03 PM, Catherine Ebright called 911 to report she had just returned home and discovered an unknown male subject inside her residence committing a burglary.

Mrs. Ebright lives at 777 Dearborn Avenue NE, Keizer. Mrs. Ebright stated she verbally challenged the male suspect, but he fled out of her residence carrying a large duffel bag with stolen property inside it.

George Fox 10, Corban 2: Bruins Beat Warriors for 16th Straight Winning Season

(Keizer, Oregon) - Eric Gantenbein went 4-for-5 to lead an 18-hit George Fox University attack that propelled the Bruins to a 10-2 non-conference baseball win over the Corban University Warriors Wednesday afternoon here at Volcanoes Stadium, boosting their record to 21-8 and securing their 16th straight winning season.

Marion Cultural Development Corporation Awards OCT Monies

(Salem, Oregon) - Marion Cultural Development Corporation announced this week the awarding of $29,600 of Oregon Cultural Trust monies to 17 Marion County non-profit organizations. Organizations receiving funds must match the grant with their own funds. Grants must meet the objectives of promoting awareness of Marion County’s cultural assets, strengthening communities by upholding diverse cultural traditions as well as vital urban centers and the distinctive historic character of small towns and neighborhoods, inspiring youth to engage in creative expression and heritage activities and supporting their efforts to develop cultural awareness, developing leadership for maintaining vigorous cultural organizations, supporting excellence, and encouraging investment in the arts, heritage, and humanities as a means of stimulating cultural and economic vitality.

Police Investigate Suspicious Death in Keizer

Includes video of the scene by Jerry Freeman.

(KEIZER, Ore.) - On Monday, February 14, 2011 at 2:07 p.m. officers from the Keizer Police Department and members of the Keizer Fire District responded to 1143 Orchard Court North #C on a report of an unconscious person who had been found inside the apartment.

Responding officers and paramedics found an adult female inside the apartment and confirmed she was deceased. The death is suspicious in nature at this time.