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Marion County Fair Gets Underway in Salem (VIDEO)

Salem-News.com's Sean King is also a reporter for NW Teen News, which airs on Salem's UHF Channel-52. Here are some of his discoveries from the first day of the Marion County Fair.

(SALEM) - The roller coaster, the food booths, cool FFA animals, and never forget the entertainment. It's that time of year again, and the 2006 Marion County Fair kicked off under warm, sunny skies Friday, providing a family event that has something for everyone.

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Mother Fights for Her Son`s Innocence (VIDEO)

Alesia Walker says the man who killed Phillip Gillins is walking around scot-free while her son, wrongly convicted, sits behind bars.

(EUGENE) - The mother of 23-year old Darrell Sky Walker says her son was wrongly convicted of manslaughter in the death of 22-year-old college student Phillip Gillins in June 2005. Alesia Walker of Riverside, California, says her son was wrongly convicted in Lane County by a system that failed to turn up key witnesses who could have cleared him.

Salem Magician Gaining Recognition (VIDEO)

(SALEM) - Did you know that one of Harry houdini's escape records was beaten by a guy from Salem? Jaskson Rayne, a former student at Willamette University, set the record more than two years ago, when he was chained and submerged into a pool.

With more chains holding him in, Jackson still beat the old record established by Houdini more than 75-years ago.

Today Jackson performs for large audiences in places like Los Angeles and Las Vegas. He even travels abroad visiting places like the Phillipines.

Jackson Rayne's manager is John Strauch of Salem, Oregon. He has been shooting Jackson's performances for a number of years, and brings us the first in a series of videos featuring the talented performing magician.

First Wednesday Culture Fest Sinks Time Capsule While Celebrating Sidewalks (VIDEO)

New sidewalks and a Downtown Salem Time Capsule were centerpoints of this monthly celebration

(SALEM) - Salem’s downtown celebrates art, music, dance and culture each month when the sidewalks come to life in a special event called First Wednesday.

New sidewalks near the Reed opera House allow more room for events like First Wednesday, and more cause for celebration if you ask Salem Mayor Janet Taylor, “It is a wonderful revitalization...”

Oregon Lays a Hero to Rest (VIDEO)

Hate protestors from Kansas stayed home, getting cold feet rightfully influenced by the thousands of veterans on hand. Oregon is the first state to intimidate them out of attending, many hope it isn't the last.

(REDMOND) - Oregon laid a hero to rest Saturday. U.S. Army Private First Class Thomas Tucker of Madras, Oregon was killed in Iraq. He was a member of the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division. Tom Tucker was loved by thousands in this rural central Oregon community.

Movie Review:The Flyboys Shoots Myths About WW1 Pilots Down in Flames (VIDEO)

American pilots, who chose to enter WW1 before the U.S. officially became involved, joined a French Air Service organization called the Lafayette Escadrille. They fought and died and were cherished by France. The movie debuts today.

(SALEM) - A movie set to debut in October called The Flyboys casts these historic pilots in a Top Gun sort of way. The pilots in WW1 were little more than kids, with the early 20’s being the average age.

World Beat Brings All Cultures Together (VIDEO)

The World Beat Festival in Salem happens today. From the Salem-News.com archives, is our report from 2006 on World Beat. It is a lot of fun for the family with cultural inspiration for all.

(SALEM) - It seemed like everybody was having fun. But some people have a more serious take on World Beat. Nations are at war, and this festival brings world education, peace and cultural understanding. One man from Senegal was moved by a translation, `And peace, because Salem in Arab means peace

Night of Fire is a Dazzling Display of Car Cultures (VIDEO)

"We've got dragsters, we've got hot rods, we've even got some of those jumpy cars like they have down in East L.A." ...Night of Fire Organizer Rich Bailey

(SALEM) - All kinds of hot rods turned out for the Night of Fire Car Show in Salem Friday. The proceeds benefit a small child who is very sick, and the cross section of hot cars that turned out left nothing to be desired.

One of the featured events was a low rider show and exhibition. Something a little off the beaten track for Oregon hot rodders.

Salem`s World Beat Festival, Crowning Event for the Start of our Summer Season (VIDEO)

The 9th annual event at Salem`s Riverfront Park was recently voted the best cultural heritage event by the Oregon Festivals and Events Association.

(SALEM) - Always held in the last weekend of June in Salem`s beautiful Riverfront Park, World Beat is a good way to kick off a family weekend adventure and educate children in the meaning of cultural tolerance.

The Night of Fire Car Show Returns (VIDEO)

A Salem Summertime tradition returns tonight, as what started out as a one-time fundraiser to help someone in need has become an annual gathering not to be missed.

(SALEM) - The formula is simple, mix street roads with the thunder of drag racing cars, add in venders and kids activities, and what you get is an evening of good, clean fun, and the making of great memories.

This year The Night of Fire will take place on the Morningstar Church grounds. `Morningstar Church is our best venue yet,` comments Mike Adams, who has helped coordinate the event since the beginning five years ago. `It's bigger than the shopping centers we have used in the past and the grassy park like setting makes this a more enjoyable environment. Plus there is plenty of parking for everyone. We`re working hard to bring in the top local drag racing cars, street rods, venders, prizes, and activities that have made our shows so unique.`

It`s not just a car show though, every year a benefactor for the money raised is selected. This year it`s a baby boy named Joshua.