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Salem Work Crews to Begin Repairs on Upper Bennett Dam

During construction, the south channel around the island and the boat slide at the dam will be closed.

(STAYTON, Ore. ) - The boat slide at the Upper Bennett Dam will be closed between July 15, and August 30, to allow the City of Salem to make repairs to the Upper Bennett Dam.

During a routine inspection of the Upper Bennett Dam in August 2013, a void area was discovered under the structure that required immediate attention.

Regis High School Names New Principal

The 2013-2014 school year marked the 50th Anniversary of Regis High School.

(STAYTON, Ore. ) - The Regis High School board of directors has announced the hiring of a new school principal Scott Coulter, who will begin part-time in July; full-time by August 11.

Stayton Man Dies From Injuries Sustained in Bicycle Crash

The man was not wearing a helmet and suffered major head injuries.

(STAYTON, Ore. ) - A 55-year old man has died from injuries he sustained Saturday afternoon after falling from his bicycle while riding on shoulder of Highway 22E just east of Stayton.

55-year-old Leon Wade Hyatt, from Stayton, was riding a bicycle on the eastbound shoulder of Highway 22E near milepost 16.

Man In Critical Condition After Bicycle Accident on Oregon Highway 22E

The man was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.

(STAYTON, Ore. ) - A 55-year old man is in critical condition Saturday night after falling from his bicycle while riding on the shoulder of Highway 22E just east of Stayton.

The man reportedly ran over a piece of 2x4 wood lying on the pavement, lost control and fell off the bicycle landing on his face.

Deputies Pursue Suspects Near Stayton (VIDEO)

A deputy involved in the reported chase says the pursuit reached speeds of up to 100 miles per hour.

(STAYTON, OR) - Today at about 11:00 a.m. Deputies following up on several burglary investigations in south Marion County came across a silver Honda Civic that they believed may be connected to their investigation near Jefferson.

When Deputy Derrick Ramseyer attempted to stop the vehicle for a traffic violation, the vehicle took off at a high rate of speed toward the City of Stayton...

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.

Double Fatal Traffic Crash - Highway 22E west of Gates

OSP troopers are continuing the investigation into the cause of the crash.

(GATES, Ore.) - Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers from the Salem Area Command office are continuing the investigation into Saturday evening's two vehicle head-on crash on Highway 22E about a half mile west of Gates.

Stayton Woman Goes to Jail Following 103MPH Reckless Driving Arrest

(Salem, Oregon) - A 28-year old Stayton woman spent the night in the Marion County Jail following her arrest for reckless driving Friday night. Traffic Safety Team Deputy Ethan Griffith spotted Kalisha Mashadda driving southbound on Interstate 5 near Market Street in Salem at about 10:30pm. Griffith clocked her late model Honda Accord at 82mph as she tailgated vehicles and then rapidly changed lanes and passed other vehicles.

Red Cross Volunteers Help 9 People in Stayton Affected by House Fire

(Stayton, Oregon) - Volunteers with the American Red Cross responded to a house fire Monday evening, November 22nd, in the 18000 block of Old Mehama Road in Stayton.

The fire was reported at approximately 5:30pm. All tenants were able to escape the fire that destroyed the 2-story residence. One resident was treated and released for smoke inhalation.

Theft Suspects in Stolen Vehicle Arrested in Salem

(SALEM, Ore.) - Just before noon today, an alert motorist called the Salem Police to report he had observed two males in a silver Mitsubishi northbound on Liberty St NE from Hood St and that the passenger was wearing gloves and looking through a woman's purse. The motorist provided the call taker with the license plate number.

Officers responding to the area ran a check on the vehicle and determined that it had been reported stolen yesterday afternoon from south Salem. Ten minutes after hearing the call, Officer John Manitsas spotted the stolen vehicle driving through the parking lot of Fred Meyer, 2855 Broadway St NE, occupied by two males.