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Neglected Horses Seized in South Salem

The horses were thoroughbreds and quarter horses, but also included a Missouri Fox Trotter.

(Salem, Oregon) - Responding to an anonymous tip, Marion County deputies executed a search warrant, seized control of 16 neglected horses and arrested their owner on Tuesday afternoon.

The horses were found in a pasture and a barn on property in the 6800 block of Skyline Road South, in Salem.

Sheriff`s Office Offers Fuel Theft Prevention Tips

(Salem, Oregon) - Many of the farms in Marion County have been operating for years as family businesses. Their ability to make a living from the land is directly impacted by their ability to control the cost of farming. Equipment repairs, fertilizers and fuel are among their biggest expenses.

Horse Fatally Shot Near Silverton

The investigation has been classified as an Aggravated Animal Abuse 1, a class C felony.

(SILVERTON, Ore.) - Numerous residents in the 17000 block of South Abiqua Road reported hearing the sound of a single rifle shot around 6:05pm, Monday.

The initial caller reported that the shot came from an area very close to the field where a horse was grazing.

Homeowner Chases Burglary Suspects Through Woodburn and Marion County

(Woodburn, Oregon) - Just after 2:00 this afternoon, Marion County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a 911 call of a homeowner chasing burglary suspects in a vehicle. Details initially were sketchy because the 911 call had been received by NORCOM (Woodburn) dispatchers and then relayed to W.V.C.C. (Marion County) dispatchers.

County Advisory Group for Forestry to Meet May 6

(Salem, Oregon) - A group of commissioners representing Oregon counties that in the past deeded forestland to the State for management will meet on Friday, May 6, in Salem.

Volunteers Out in Force to Benefit Marion-Polk Food Share

(Salem, Oregon) - Volunteers from Comcast, Sodexo and the general public will be gardening, food repackaging, doing maintenance and advocating for Marion-Polk Food Share programs on April 30. More volunteers are welcome to participate in the huge work party.

Marion County Fire District Hosts Open House and Egg Hunt this Saturday in Clear Lake

(Salem, Oregon) - Marion County Fire District #1 Clear Lake Station 6 is hosting an Open House and Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday.

Resident Donates Pet Oxygen Masks to Marion County Fire District NO. 1

(Salem, Oregon) - Concerned with the safety of animals in the wake of a fire, Marion County Fire District resident Barbara Hosier got involved on a personal level by purchasing three pet oxygen masks and donating them to Marion County Fire District No.1.

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.

Marion Cultural Development Corporation Awards OCT Monies

(Salem, Oregon) - Marion Cultural Development Corporation announced this week the awarding of $29,600 of Oregon Cultural Trust monies to 17 Marion County non-profit organizations. Organizations receiving funds must match the grant with their own funds. Grants must meet the objectives of promoting awareness of Marion County’s cultural assets, strengthening communities by upholding diverse cultural traditions as well as vital urban centers and the distinctive historic character of small towns and neighborhoods, inspiring youth to engage in creative expression and heritage activities and supporting their efforts to develop cultural awareness, developing leadership for maintaining vigorous cultural organizations, supporting excellence, and encouraging investment in the arts, heritage, and humanities as a means of stimulating cultural and economic vitality.