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Quarterback Kellen Bowman, receiver Benjamin Greer, and receiver Samuel Johnson helped change the team's fortunes by practicing daily and boosting community spirit.

Their off-season efforts paved the way for a 6-1 season and the highest-scoring offense in 6A.

The Elsinore Theatre will host a concert series from Oct.17 to Oct.31 + featuring Ingrid Michaelson performing tomorrow and Lyle Lovett appearing Saturday, Oct.24.

Maps Credit Union nominated boys high school athletes from South Salem, Dallas, Dayton, Sprague and Crosshill Christian for Athlete of the Week.

Local residents can vote online, and voting ends at 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22.

Salem-Keizer Public Schools proposed closing six elementary schools after community meetings questioned whether the $1 million per school savings cover increased bus + facility costs.

The board meets Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 4 p.m. at the Support Services Center and will vote on closures on Dec. 8.

Maps Credit Union invites local voters to select this week’s girls Athlete of the Week from nominees in Stayton, South Salem, West Salem, and Silverton (featuring top performances in cross country, volleyball, and soccer); voting will close at 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct.

22.

Statesman Journal reporter Landon Bartlett discussed Oregon State football's win over Washington State, noting the team's 5-2 record this season.

SW Polk Fire District leaders are considering reducing ambulance dispatch under the county plan over financial concerns and will provide six months’ notice if operations change.

The district, which serves 6,000 residents over 142 (sq mi), has struggled with funding after failed levies and layoffs.

The 32-acre Summit Fire in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness closed the Santiam Lake Trail and Sno-Park on Oct.

18, but the Pacific Crest Trail remains open. Fire crews cooled the blaze with helicopter drops and minimal impact tactics as investigations continue.