• ASSAULT -- Two Salem men were arrested for assault Sunday after severely beating a man. According to a police affidavit, officers were dispatched late Saturday night to a report of an assault. On the scene, they reportedly found the victim unconscious in the street and bystanders told police Vincent Combs and David Miller had repeatedly punched and kicked the victim in the head. According to the report, the victim had several large abrasions and began shaking while he was treated on the scene. Miller and Combs were found and taken into custody. Both were arrested on charges of aggravated assault, intoxication and disorderly conduct.

• BEAR KILLED -- A black bear was killed in Hobble Creek Canyon on Friday after it got too close to campers. Wildlife officials say the 2-year-old bear entered the Balsam Campground Friday evening and was initially spotted by a 2-year-old girl who wanted to pet the animal. The girl's sister notified adults nearby, who called the camp's host. Officials say the group tried to scare it away with a warning shot from a shotgun, but the bear continued to advance and was shot to death by the host.

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