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Lincoln, Tillamook counties to receive Secure Rural Schools Funds
Lincoln and Tillamook counties will share in $47.7 million being sent to Oregon in federal payments under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (SRS) for schools and road maintenance, youth job training, wildfire prevention, watershed restoration and habitat conservation. Lincoln County will receive $1,298,614.26, and Tillamook County will see $662,760.56, allocated from the U.S. Forest Service, with more expected from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) soon, according to U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley. ...
Child luring investigations lead to arrests
A multi law enforcement agency child luring investigation has led to the arrest of a Depoe Bay resident and a Salem man. Lincoln City Police, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Newport Police, Toledo Police, and Oregon State Police conducted the joint investigations into the child luring crimes in Lincoln County. April 18. Details of the arrests were revealed April 26. “During the investigations, officers posed as underage children on various online...
Man shot woman, then himself with pellet gun in domestic violence incident, Yamhill County Sheriff's Office says
PORTLAND, Ore. — A man in McMinnville shot a woman with a pellet gun and then shot himself in a domestic violence dispute Thursday evening, the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office said. A caller reported hearing gunshots and people yelling that someone may have been shot in the head near...
Astoria softball sweeps Tillamook
Astoria High School softball took care of Tillamook High School on Tuesday afternoon. The Astoria Fishermen’s 9-1 victory completed a three-game sweep of the Tillamook Cheesemakers, and saw Astoria take first in the Cowapa League race. As the Fishermen prepare for a two-game series against St. Helens next week,...
Hospital plans armed intruder drill
If you see emergency response vehicles at Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital in Lincoln City in the early evening hours this Friday, April 26, don’t worry — it’s only a drill. “Practice is vitally important to ensure proper action is taken when a real emergency response is required,” said Malcom Rutherford, security coordinator for Samaritan Health Services, who is overseeing this educational activity. “The drill will be a slow walk-through with...
April 23 sheriff's office outstanding warrants
Anyone with information on these individuals may call the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office or its detectives, or the Newberg-Dundee Police Department. The Sheriff’s Office Crime Information tip line is 800-577-1707. Newberg police can be reached at 503538-8321, and Yamhill County detectives can be reached at 503-434-7508. Feb. 8. April 23 - Zviad Eremadz, 60, is wanted on a probation violation for first-degree aggravated theft and fraud. ...
Lincoln City Swim Club places second at April Invitational
The April invitational hosted by the Lincoln City Swim Club was a great event with strong participation from numerous teams! Congratulations on Lincoln City Swim Club’s second-place finish behind McMinnville. With 33 swimmers competing, here are the results of all the competing swimmers at the event. Time Event Place Gabby Antonio-Mendoza (10) M 3:30.61S Men...
Tillamook Air Museum unveils “Spots of Light: Women in the Holocaust” exhibit
The Tillamook Air Museum is proud to announce the forthcoming debut of our latest exhibition, “Spots of Light: Women in the Holocaust,” a collaborative endeavor with Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center. This significant exhibition illuminates the remarkable resilience and courage exhibited by women amidst the harrowing backdrop of the Holocaust. Date: Sunday, April 28th Time: 1 p.m. ...
Polk County restaurant inspections: Vault Bar & Grill, Jubilee Champagne and Dessert Bar
ABOUT RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS This is a snapshot of the inspections conducted by the Polk County health department. Twice annually, licensed restaurants receive unannounced inspections that focus on food temperatures, food...
April 22 public safety round-up
Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office reports April 16 Zachary Douglas Passalaqua, 18, of Dundee was arrested for second-degree burglary, DUII and first-degree theft. No bail was set and the case remains open. Kinston Patrick Cordell Renegar, 35, of Newberg, was arrested for first-degree sexual abuse. No bail was set and the case remains open. ...
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