Polk County Itemizer-Observer

10/11/2025

Coast Guard promotes Matt McCammon

10/11/2025

While the main purpose for Partnerships in Community Living Inc., is expanding the quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the nonprofit has also had a grand vision to create a space to be a center for creative o…

While the main purpose for Partnerships in Community Living Inc., is expanding the quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the nonprofit has also had a grand

10/10/2025

Ashley Wood, 32, has been sentenced to serve 72 months (6 years) in prison for her role in a large-scale mail theft, fraud and forgery operation that ultimately victimized over 600 separate individuals and businesses in the Salem and surrounding are…

Ashley Wood, 32, has been sentenced to serve 72 months (6 years) in prison for her role in a large-scale mail theft, fraud and forgery operation that ultimately victimized over

10/10/2025

Stephanny Shabri Johnson, 37, has been sentenced to serve 66 months (5 ½ years) in prison for her role in a scheme to create and distribute counterfeit currency in the Salem-Dallas area as well as being in possession of multiple stolen documents con…

Stephanny Shabri Johnson, 37, has been sentenced to serve 66 months (5 ½ years) in prison for her role in a scheme to create and distribute counterfeit currency in the

10/09/2025

Polk County residents can recycle mattresses and box springs for free from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Oct. 18 at Brandt’s Sanitary Service, 158 Pacific Ave. S. in Monmouth.

10/09/2025

James Kleinschmit, 55, was sentenced today to serve nearly 23 years in prison on 12 criminal counts, including r**e, so**my, unlawful sexual pe*******on, sexual abuse, burglary and strangulation arising out of a 2024 incident in West Salem.

James Kleinschmit, 55, was sentenced today to serve nearly 23 years in prison on 12 criminal counts, including r**e, so**my, unlawful sexual pe*******on, sexual abuse, burglary and strangulation arising out

10/09/2025

Polk County has launched its Property Recording Alert Service (PRAS). This free service is designed to enhance the monitoring of recording activity related to land records, offering transparency and control over your property records.

Polk County has launched its Property Recording Alert Service (PRAS). This free service is designed to enhance the monitoring of recording activity related to land records, offering transparency and control

10/09/2025

Signups open now for annual Turkey Shoot Golf Tourney on Nov. 9

10/09/2025

Expectations are on the rise for Central’s varsity volleyball squad.

10/09/2025

Former Dallas Mayor Brian Dalton was among Oregon Main Street’s 2025 “Excellence on Main” award winners on Oct. 8 announced during the Opening Session of the Main Street conference in downtown Albany.

Former Dallas Mayor Brian Dalton was among Oregon Main Street’s 2025 “Excellence on Main” award winners on Oct. 8 announced during the Opening Session of the Main Street conference in

10/09/2025

Communities across Oregon are working to become more livable for people of all ages. AARP is working in partnership with local leaders, organizations, and dedicated residents to help make that vision a reality. The city of Monmouth and the Dallas Do…

Communities across Oregon are working to become more livable for people of all ages. AARP is working in partnership with local leaders, organizations, and dedicated residents to help make that

10/08/2025

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