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Former North Salem Cheerleader, Now Paralyzed, Says New Treatment Program Could Change His Life

A lifetime on a breathing machine and a feeding tube was not an option for Kenneth Connin.

(PORTLAND, Ore. ) - A former cheerleader from North Salem High School who was paralyzed in a freak accident shortly after graduation, is hoping to make it big the highly competitive fashion industry in New York City with the help of a new rehabilitation program in California.

And now he's hoping for a cheering section of his own.

Kenneth Connin, now 22, and who now lives in Portland, Oregon, was a competitive cheerleader at North Salem High School, and after high school moved to Reno, Nevada to continue his cheerleading career. .

New Humpty Dumpty Takes Shape After His Great Fall

Tofte says he hopes to get Humpty all put back together and have it back on the wall for all to see within the next month.

(TURNER, Ore. ) - All the Kings Horses and all the King's Men are not needed in putting Humpty Dumpty back together again at the Enchanted Forest in Turner, Ore. just east of Salem.

84-year-old Roger Tofte owner of the Enchanted Forest and the artist who created the Humpty Dumpty statue -- made of cement -- is currently putting him back together again.

Funeral Service Tonight for Salem Teen Sean Kaleopa

Salem-News.com Video Tribute to Sean Kaleopa at the end of this story.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - The family of 14-year-old Sean Kaleopa of Salem, who died tragically while swimming at the three pools on the North Fork of the Santiam River say his funeral will be held on Tuesday in West Salem.

Family members tell Salem-News.com that everyone is welcome to attend the final services for Sean on Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at West Salem Foursquare Church, located at 3094 Gehlar Rd NW.

Aaron Lewis Named Portland Timbers Salem Area RTC Boys Director

In addition to training and tactics, US Youth Soccer ODP offers competition such as the Regional and National ODP Championships, as well as further participation in major international tournaments.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - The Portland Timbers announced on Monday that Corban University head men's soccer coach, Aaron Lewis, had been named the Salem-Area RTC Boys Director of soccer operations.

Lewis will perform these duties on top of his coaching responsibilities with the Warrior men's soccer team.

UPDATE #2: Human Remains Found in NE Salem

Video by Salem-News.com's Jerry Freeman.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - As Salem-News.com was first to report, Salem police are investigating human remains found Sunday evening in the 200 block of Hawthorne Ave NE near Pipebend Place NE.

Police on scene told Salem-News.com that it appears the body had been there for sometime. It was found in heavy brush. Police would not say who found the body.

Police: Body Found in Northeast Salem

Salem-News.com will have more on this story as soon as it becomes available.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Salem Police are investigating human remains found Sunday evening in the 200 block of Hawthorne Ave NE near Pipebend Place NE.

Police on scene told Salem-News.com that it appears the body had been there for sometime. It was found in heavy brush.

Sergeant with Polk County Sheriff`s Office Killed in Crash

Police are searching for the following vehicle: a white Dodge or Chevy 3/4 ton or 1 ton pick up truck, standard or possibly with an extended cab.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - A 15-year veteran of the Polk County Sheriff's Office has died following a car crash in West Salem.

Salem Police say 48-year old Randy W. Whittaker of Dallas was a Sergeant with the sheriff's office.

Several Marion County Roads to Get Slurry Seal Application

Streets will be CLOSED! to traffic several hours during the slurry application and curing process.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - The Marion County Public Works Department wants you to BE AWARE! of upcoming slurry seal work taking place throughout the county.

Marion County’s contractor, Blackline Inc., will slurry seal various Marion County roads beginning on Monday through July 24. The streets selected to receive slurry seal are located in or near Hubbard/Aurora, East Salem, Aumsville, and Chinook Estates.

Oregonians for Immigration Reform Holding Protest Events

The Salem protest will take place on the overpass at I-5 and Center St NE on Saturday.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Oregonians for Immigration Reform are holding protest events in various locations throughout the mid-Willamette Valley on Friday and Saturday.

Corban Women`s Soccer Signs McKenzie May

May comes to Corban as a transfer student-athlete following attending Western Washington University during the 2013-14 school year.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Head women's soccer coach Marty Ziesemer has announced that McKenzie May had signed a letter of intent to join the Corban University women's soccer team for the fall of 2014.

"We are pleased to add a player of McKenzie's ability for the fall," commented Ziesemer. "She has great speed, can play a variety of positions."