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Hundreds Attend Launch of Occupy Salem

They want the richest citizens of this country, shielded from taxes in ways never seen in the country's past, to pay their fair share.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The spirit of Salem sometimes steps up and surprises people and the Occupy Salem event that kicked off Monday is a great example.

Like Portland, where crowds swelled in excess of 10,000 during its opening last week, Salem saw a larger-than-anticipated turnout with several hundred attending its kick-off.

Occupy Portland Demonstrators: a Little Damp but Very Determined

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(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The Occupy Portland rally is continuing to draw media attention and plenty of participation. It seems clear most calling for a new day in America in this Oregon city are really sincere and as we have seen all across the country, there is no age group, no particular type of people, rather all types and they are working together to support the massive effort.

The groups behind the effort are asking for support from those who care, tarps, tents and food are items they need plenty of.

Salem`s Homeless Fear Anticipated Police Sweeps

The division of the classes widens daily.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Homeless residents in Salem say they are scared, wondering if police are going to soon clear them out their makeshift living arrangements just as the weather gets cold. Police in Salem do historically route the homeless from encampments.

A man and woman attending the Occupy Salem event that kicked off Monday, say living without a home is hard.

Reverse Macho in Dating Makes for Greater Restraint

Today's reality show on romance reflects a slower pace, even if the speeds on the road go ever higher. You and I are living through an age of countless paradoxes.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Undetected by pollsters, a backlash against the "macho" dating personality is causing men to think twice before pressuring a woman to take to the mattress as an instant matter of course. At last, signs of the Golden Rule in gender relations are showing up.

Perhaps the reality that date rape is being prosecuted more frequently is a factor. There are now more female attorneys out there than at any time in our nation's history.

Pete Bennett Launches National Music Program for TV

WANTED: Co-Hosts! A unique opportunity for two women to break into the entertainment industry with rockin' style!

(SALEM, Ore.) - “Models, actors and musicians are my life,” said Peter Bennett, who has spent the last four decades promoting and working with superstars from around the world. Now he’s looking at what Portland, Oregon and the region has to offer his upcoming national music show.

Producers have traveled around the country gathering material for the landmark TV series, The Pete Bennett Show, now finishing post production of the pilot. “The royalty of rock is what this is all about,” said Pete Bennett.

Salem-News.com Kicks Ass

Freedom of the press exists for those who own one.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Free media, it is a beautiful thing, and we are free to write crazy headlines like this that I am actually borrowing from the historic Los Angeles radio station KLOS, which had this message plastered on LA and Orange County billboards back in the day.

This is a new day and I'm just feeling proud today, to be here like a madman publishing news nearly solo for seven years. I could be handcuffed to my laptop and might not know.

Body of Buena Vista Man Recovered from Willamette River

Anyone having information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Detective John Williams or Sgt. Kevin Haynes at the Polk County Sheriff's Office; 503-623-9251.

(INDEPENDENCE, Ore.) - A body was pulled from the Willamette River at Buena Vista Saturday afternoon. Officials say the deceased man was later identified as 63-year old Marvin Leonard Studer, a resident of the Buena Vista area.

Polk County Sheriff's Office deputies got the call around 2:30 p.m. and responded to the reported sighting of a body floating in the Willamette River. Buena Vista is an unincorporated area of Polk County south of Independence, Oregon.

Dating Older Single Mothers Can Become Complicated

It becomes a classic case of Catch-22.

(SALEM, Ore.) - I've been consulting lately with a cross-section of my single friends in the older age bracket. Some decided to divorce late in life and have begun to date in a new Singles Scene.

This article is a compilation of feedback I have gathered. It may serve as a guide to others.

Marion County Deputy Receives Recycling Awards

(Salem, Oregon) - On Wednesday, the Marion County Board of Commissioners presented Deputy Bob Ferris with the 2011 Association of Oregon Recyclers Recycler of the Year Award in the government category. A two decade veteran of the Marion County Jail, Deputy Ferris, who is also a Master Recycler, has worked for many years to improve recycling and waste reduction efforts at the county jail. As a result of Deputy Ferris' efforts, the county jail is now realizing savings of over $20,000 per year by decreasing the size and frequency of garbage collection.

(VIDEO added) Bizarre Lightning in Salem- What Was it?

Before the lightning strikes gave way to thunder, we watched an aircraft fly in from the north to, it appeared, take a look.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Shortly after 3:00 a.m. today, Dexter Phoenix and I noticed a very strange weather occurrence that I suspect many Salem area residents heard from inside of their homes.

What we saw was a series of lightning strikes to the east, they were almost flashing in a consistent pattern, roughly every 20 seconds. I've absolutely never witnessed anything like it in my life.