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Man Fatally Shoots Self During OSP Traffic Stop; Lane County Sheriff’s Office Investigating

  By Salem-News | March 31, 2013 - 3:03 pm |
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At the request of Oregon State Police (OSP), the Lane County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is starting an investigation into the death of an adult male who fatally shot himself Sunday afternoon after being stopped by OSP on Highway 126W about five miles west of Veneta. The names of the involved deceased male and the OSP officer are withheld and may be released Monday after next of kin notifications are confirmed and release is authorized by LCSO.
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Single Vehicle Non-Injury Log Truck Crash – Highway 126E In Mapleton

  By Salem-News | March 13, 2013 - 6:58 pm |
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A log truck driver was not injured Wednesday early afternoon when his truck and first trailer tipped onto their side negotiating a right turn on Highway 126E over the Siuslaw River in Mapleton. A portion of the trailer’s log load spilled onto the shoulder and the crash blocked the eastbound lane for several hours.
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Serious Injury Truck Crash – Highway 58 West of Oakridge

  By Salem-News | February 18, 2013 - 7:45 pm |
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A commercial truck driver was seriously injured Monday afternoon when his truck pulling two semi-trailers traveled off Highway 58 about two miles west of Oakridge and crashed into two trees. Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation but the driver’s name is not available for this release.
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OSP Trooper Finds Missing 22-Month Old Boy During Search at Remote Lane County Campground

  By Salem-News | August 31, 2012 - 6:07 pm | ,
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A joint search effort Thursday evening ended joyfully for a family when their 22-month old boy was found safe after being reported missing from a remote campground southeast of Cottage Grove in Lane County.
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Free Fishing Weekend Family Event June 9 in Eugene

  By Salem-News | May 29, 2012 - 5:59 pm | ,
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EUGENE, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will host a Family Fishing event at the Alton Baker Canoe Canal in Eugene on Saturday, June 9 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Pre-registration is not required for this free event that will replace the popular Free Fishing Day event held at Leaburg Hatchery in previous years.
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McKenzie River Bicentennial 2012

  By Salem-News | March 28, 2012 - 9:07 pm | ,
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Two hundred years ago Donald Mackenzie arrived at the river that would later be named for him. This year volunteers and businesses are working hard to make the McKenzie River Bicentennial a memorable and exciting year.

2012 marks the bicentennial of the McKenzie River.  This year-long celebration has been featuring a variety of exciting events designed not only to entertain visitors but to share the rich history of the McKenzie River.
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Commercial Tanker Truck Crash Keeps Highway 58 Closed West of Oakridge

  By Salem-News | March 12, 2012 - 8:48 pm | ,
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Highway 58 remains closed Monday afternoon four miles west of Oakridge following this morning’s commercial trunk and tanker trailer rollover crash. According to ODOT, an estimated 4,000 gallons of diesel and gasoline spilled. Multiple emergency response agencies are coordinating the response and cleanup efforts throughout the day.
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