Marion NewsLocal news for Marion, OR continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Local bean growers, cannery, state unitein food-share effort- May 31, 2008 The state prison system and local agriculture community are working together to grow and donate green beans to Marion-Polk Food Share.http://www.topix.net/city/marion-or/2008/05/local-bean-growers-cannery-state-unitein-food-... We all must help fight hunger locally- May 29, 2008 Mid-Valley residents respond generously when they're asked to donate food for Silverton Area Community Aid, Mission Benedict and the many other agencies served by Marion-Polk Food Share.http://www.topix.net/city/marion-or/2008/05/we-all-must-help-fight-hunger-locally?fromrss=... Gannett announces grant recipients- May 27, 2008 Marion and Polk Counties - Gannett Foundation announced recipients of its spring 2008 grants.http://www.topix.net/city/marion-or/2008/05/gannett-announces-grant-recipients?fromrss=1 All Americans deserve timely access to health care- May 25, 2008 Too many Americans from Oregon to Massachusetts access health care through the revolving doors of an emergency room without a family doctor.http://www.topix.net/city/marion-or/2008/05/all-americans-deserve-timely-access-to-health-... College bond wins big- May 23, 2008 Voters handily approved Chemeketa Community College's $92 million construction bond, which will fund construction of a new campus in McMinnville.http://www.topix.net/city/marion-or/2008/05/college-bond-wins-big?fromrss=1 A look back- May 21, 2008 Stayton 'copycat' shooting avoided When Stayton Police Chief Mike Healy heard news about the shooting at Springfield's Thurston High School last week, his thought was 'thank God, we didn't let that happen here ...http://www.topix.net/city/marion-or/2008/05/a-look-back?fromrss=1 Boy playing 'chicken' with friends hit by train in Marion Co.- May 18, 2008 "Kyle Clements attempted to "Dodge" A boy playing "chicken" with friends on railroad tracks was struck by an oncoming Union Pacific train Friday night, police said. via KGW-TV Portlandhttp://www.topix.net/city/marion-or/2008/05/boy-playing-chicken-with-friends-hit-by-train-... New group fighting to end hunger- May 12, 2008 "Some of them have never had this problem before in their lives." Where: Willson Park gazebo, Court and Cottage streets NE Information: Call Marion Polk Food-Share at 581-3855, or go to www.women endinghunger.org. The hunger problem -"This year, soaring food and energy prices ... via Statesman Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/marion-or/2008/05/new-group-fighting-to-end-hunger?fromrss=1 'More than a name on a wall'- May 10, 2008 "Our hope is that leads will continue to roll in, and we'll gather the assistance from those who may know him and where he's at" Clackamas County deputy sheriff Shane Strangfield is part of the combined agency honor guard Thursday during the Oregon Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony at the Oregon Public Safety Academy. via Statesman Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/marion-or/2008/05/more-than-a-name-on-a-wall?fromrss=1 Music show in Turner will aid local food banks- May 8, 2008 "We got some bikers together, a few bands and held a poker run, and we did pretty good" If there is anything to be said about J.C. Russell, it's that he is not a quitter, and if God tells him to do something, he is going to do it. via Statesman Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/marion-or/2008/05/music-show-in-turner-will-aid-local-food-banks... |