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Salem-Keizer Transit to Offer Free Shuttle Service to Oregon State Fair

The last shuttle leaves the fairgrounds 30 minutes after the fair ends.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Cherriots is excited to announce, after a 5 year absence, that they are partnering with the Oregon State Fair to provide free shuttle service to the fair from downtown.

The shuttle will run August 22 through September 1. Weekday shuttle service will run every 30 minutes; weekend and holiday service will run every 15 minutes.

Salem-Keizer Transit Unveils New Paratransit Vans

The MV-1 paratransit van is the only vehicle in the world built specifically for ADA purposes.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - In an effort to better serve people with disabilities, Salem-Keizer Transit has purchased three paratransit vans for CherryLift, an origin-to-destination transportation service for people whose disability prevents them from using Cherriots buses.

The new paratransit vans will reduce maintenance and fuel costs while improving accessibility.

Salem-Keizer Volcanoes Announce All-Stars

The Volcanoes will have a heavy representation in the infield with three All-Star starters.

(KEIZER, Ore. ) - The Salem-Keizer Volcanoes, in conjunction with the Northwest League president's office, have announced six players will participate in the 2014 Northwest League All-Star Game Tuesday, August 5 in Eugene, Oregon.

Three pitchers and three infielders will represent the Volcanoes on the South Division roster as Jose Reyes, E.J. Encinosa, Eury Sanchez, Christian Arroyo, Will Callaway, and Travious "T" Relaford will all make the trip to PK Park.

Keizer Man Arrested for Salem Target Armed Robbery

28-year-old Kraig James Fox is lodged in the Marion County Jail. More charges are expected in this case.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - An alert Salem Police Officer took into custody the man police say pulled a firearm on Target Store Security Officers after they confronted him following an armed robbery on Monday.

Body of Missing Keizer Man Found Near Albany

Robert Knupp worked for 17 years for Garten Services, Inc. in Salem as a janitor.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - The body of a missing Keizer man was found Wednesday morning in a field near Talbot, Ore. about 17 miles east of Salem.

Oregon State Police Criminal Investigations Division, with the assistance of Marion County Sheriff's Office, Keizer Police Department, and Marion County District Attorney's Office, are investigating the manner and cause of death of 54-year-old Robert Allen Knupp.

Canadians Beat Volcanoes, 8-4

Canadians score seven runs in four innings to begin the contest.

(VANCOUVER, B.C.) - The Vancouver Canadians sent a packed house of 5,157 home happy with a 8-4 win over the Volcanoes Tuesday afternoon at Nat Bailey Stadium.

The Canadians jumped on Volcanoes starter Ethan Miller right from the get go, hanging 10 hits and six runs on the starter to push him out of the ballgame by the end of the third inning.

Get Your Team Together Now for Salem-Keizer Relay for Life

There will be a timed 5K Run/Walk event that will begin at midnight on July 19.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Get your team together now for the Salem-Keizer 24-hour Relay for Life.

This years event will take place at the Chemawa Indian School, and will begin with a ceremony honoring cancer survivors at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 19.

AquaSox Use Big 7th Inning to Down Volcanoes

AquaSox burn Volcanoes with a six run rally.

(KEIZER, Ore. ) - Salem-Keizer carried a 1-0 lead into the top of the seventh, but one run was not nearly enough on Sunday.

Behind Phillips Castillo's bases clearing double and Wilton Martinez's two-run home run, the Everett AquaSox rallied for a six run seventh inning en route to a 6-2 win at Volcanoes Stadium.

Oregon State Police Searching for Missing Keizer Man

His family told police his behavior is out of character and that he recently began taking newly prescribed medications.

(KEIZER, Ore. ) - Oregon State Police are asking for the public's help in locating a man missing from Keizer.

53-year-old Robert Allen Knupp was last seen Saturday evening and his vehicle found unoccupied at the Santiam Rest Area along Interstate 5 south of Salem.

Keizer Man Arrested in Corvallis on Online Sex Charges

Police said Darren P. Reames made arrangements to meet who he thought was the juvenile female for sex on Wednesday morning.

(CORVALLIS, Ore. ) - A Keizer man has been arrested and charged with online sex crime charges involving a minor child.

Corvallis police say 40-year-old Darren P. Reames was arrested for online Corruption of a Child after an investigation by City of Corvallis Police Detectives.