
Claggett Creek student recognized for personal growth
A Claggett Creek eighth grader was one of three Keizer students to be awarded for growth.

A Claggett Creek eighth grader was one of three Keizer students to be awarded for growth.

McNary's graduation ceremony will take place on June 5.

As her term ends, a teen shared her experiences joining the Keizer City Council this year as a youth councilor.

The higher fees to support police and pay for other services begin to go into effect in July, but the council is still mulling whether to seek an advisory vote on the matter – and what it would mean. "If they opposed the fee, we would have some tough decisions,” said Councilor Dan Kohler.

Celt teams took second place at the district track and field meet, with 12 athletes advancing to state March 29. McNary also had the district's coach of the year, Amanda Gentry, and assistant of the year, Lynn Piper.

The Celts defeated Westview's Wildcats en route to the second round of state softball playoff action.

The designation opens the way to regional collection sharing, a children’s reading program and new grant possibilities.

Sponsors can claim the naming of the entire sports complex, fields and the concession stand at the turf complex in Keizer Rapids Park.

Keizer's Kevin Vignery honed his skills at cornhole over a decade, and this season is competing on a professional level.