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Retired corrections officer denied bail in sex abuse

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A retired prison corrections officer who is charged with abusing three children at separate times during a 17-year period will remain in jail, a Marion County Circuit Court judge decided Thursday.

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Teenage runaway charged with murder

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A 15-year-old girl was charged with murder Thursday in connection with the death of a Hispanic man whose body was found Wednesday outside Salem.

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Bail refused for father accused in son’s assault

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A Marion County Circuit Court judge Thursday refused to grant bail to a Salem father accused of causing severe injuries to his 6-month-old son.

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Plenty of Halloween events for youngsters and adults

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Robyn Daniel loves Halloween — fittingly enough, as she is a paranormal researcher who scopes out haunted houses and buildings. But on Thursday, she nervously braved the haunted basement tour of Engleberg Antiks in downtown Salem.

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Grenade found near business

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An unexploded ordnance that appeared to be a hand grenade was recovered by Salem police Thursday afternoon while traffic was stopped briefly and residents were told to barricade themselves in their homes.

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Market Street NE portion to close

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SALEM — Market Street NE between Capitol and 17th streets will be closed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, officials said.

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State flags will be flown at half-staff

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PORTLAND — Gov. Ted Kulongoski ordered all flags at public institutions to be flown at half-staff on Saturday, in memory of Pfc. Cody J. Eggleston.

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Police identify pedestrian struck by car

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Salem — Salem police on Thursday released the name of a woman who died Wednesday after she was struck by a vehicle as she attempted to cross D Street NE.

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Police arrest man who runs from authorities

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SALEM — Police arrested a Salem man who reportedly attempted to run from parole and probation authorities Wednesday afternoon, police said.

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Stadium shop open for trick-or-treaters

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keizer — The Stadium Pro Shop at Volcanoes Stadium will be open Halloween.

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