BREAKING NEWS: Update on Jondle murder investigation
POLK COUNTY — Robbery was reportedly the motive in the slayings of David "Scott" and Marilyn Jondle, Polk County Sheriff’s Office said on Wednesday. Autopsy reports also confirm that the…
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Sheriff’s office investigating double homicide
POLK COUNTY — A Salem man was arrested on Tuesday, Aug. 31 for allegedly killing his father and mother on their ranch south of Dallas. Deputies from the Polk County…
Sheriff’s office investigating double homicide
POLK COUNTY — A Salem man was arrested on Tuesday, Aug. 31 for allegedly killing his father and mother on their ranch south of Dallas. Deputies from the Polk County…
Perrydale volleyball schedule, info
Perrydale Volleyball Coach: Brooke Spencer (fourth season). 2009 Record: 10-6, third place in Class 1A Casco League.
Panthers, stadium ready for debut
INDEPENDENCE — Years of hoping, wishing and waiting will come to an end this week when Central High School opens its new Panther Stadium. Years of the football team traveling…
Dallas to focus on execution in opener
DALLAS — Dallas is entering its season-opening football game Friday, Sept. 3 against Parkrose at Gallaspy Field with the notion that less can be more. "I think we have to…
Falls City aims to snap playoff drought
FALLS CITY — Falls City has hopes of making the football playoffs this season for the first time since 1982. The Mountaineers will get an early indication of whether that’s…
Pirates get a jump on the rest of the state
PERRYDALE — Perrydale will open its football season Thursday, Sept. 2 with a 4 p.m. contest against Lowell at Dufur. The game is the opener of the annual Eight-Man Classic,…
Scorecard
CROSS CREEK MEN’S CLUB Two-Man Best Ball, Aug. 17 Gross: 1. Kevin Moen-Gary Kamlin 34. Net: 1. (tie) Mark Dunbar-Les Taylor, Bob Sprinkle-Matt Rodriguez 29.
Sports news and notes around Polk County
♦ Tickets now are on sale for Western Oregon home football games . Reserved ticket packages for the Wolves’ four home games in 2010 start at $55. All-sports packages include…
WOU offense comes alive in last scrimmage
MONMOUTH — After the defense stood out during the first team’s two scrimmages, it was the offense’s turn to be in control Aug. 27 during Western Oregon’s third and final…
Lady Panthers aim to reclaim league title
INDEPENDENCE — Central, unlike last season, is not the defending Class 4A state volleyball champion entering the 2010 campaign. But that’s not what bothers the Lady Panthers so much. Central’s…
Central cross country schedule, info
Central Cross Country Coach: Brad Simkins (19th season). 2009 Finish: Boys were third, girls were third at Class 4A Val-Co League Championship Meet.
Dragons seek to make new history
DALLAS — Boys soccer at Dallas is not a sport that has boasted a long-standing, prestigious history of success. But second-year head coach Ken Guffey is optimistic about this year’s…
Dallas boys soccer schedule, info
Dallas Boys Soccer Coach: Ken Guffey (second season). 2009 Record: 0-7-0, eighth place in Class 5A Mid-Willamette Conference; 1-11-0 overall.
Dallas football schedule, info
Dallas Football Coach: Bill Masei (third season). 2009 Record: 2-7, sixth place in Class 5A Mid-Willamette Conference.
Law of averages should favor Dallas … finally
DALLAS — If there’s anything to the law of averages, the Dallas football team is due for a change of pace this season. During Bill Masei’s first two terms as…
