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Tillamook County criminal convictions
On November 13, 2023, Joylynn Marie Hilman, 41, pled no contest to one count of driving under the influence of intoxicants and one count of reckless driving, both class A misdemeanors, committed on or about February 13, 2023. On May 24, Hilman was sentenced to two weeks in jail and three years’ probation, and her driver’s license was permanently revoked. On May 2, Kelly Edward Callahan, 51, pled no contest to one count of harassment, a class B misdemeanor, committed on or about January 5,...
Spend some time a-broad
The Four Old Broads are back at the Tillamook Association for the Performing Arts, with the original cast of last year’s smash hit returning with the sequel comedy “Four Old Broads on the High Seas,” opening this Friday, June 14. As always, opening night is Gala Night...
Make a discovery in Lincoln City
Lincoln City Parks & Recreation Department decided to swing for the fences when planning Lincoln City’s first new community park in more than 20 years. Now, groundbreaking will finally take place for the newly named Schooner Creek Discovery Park on Thursday, June 20. Celebration of the Phase 1 construction will highlight the first inclusive and accessible playground on the Oregon Coast, including public parking lot ADA-access.
Column: Our library and the Summer Reading program
The end of the school year is coming soon, and that means the library is rolling out the Summer Reading program. This year’s theme is read, renew, repeat with a focus on sustainability and reading. Library staff have been hard at work to develop an exciting summer program that includes interactive programs, a reading game, and prizes for completing the game. We are excited and grateful to have donated prizes this year from the Tillamook YMCA’s Pastega Activity Center, Bay City Kitchen and Sea Breeze Ice Cream along with books and other prizes. Thanks to the Tillamook County Library Foundation...
First Student and Neah-Kah-Nie School District to deploy five new electric school buses
First Student, the leader in school bus electrification, will be delivering a cleaner and quieter ride to school for hundreds of students in the Neah-Kah-Nie School District. The company has secured a $1.7 million award from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to purchase five new electric school buses, a first for the district. “The Neah-Kah-Nie School District is proud to be a part of the transition to electric school buses and look forward to introducing our families to the future of student transportation,”...
Rockaway Beach Kite Festival set to take flight
The 48th Annual Rockaway Beach Kite Festival will take to the skies this weekend, with demonstrations by professional kite flyers and opportunities for everyone to get in on the fun. Festivities begin at noon on Friday, with relaxed kite flying, before competitive kite flying takes center stage on Saturday and yields to a blend of competitive and relaxed flying on Sunday to round out the weekend. The festival is hosted...
Preserve the Doris Davis Trail: Community action needed amid ongoing construction
Attention all trail enthusiasts and nature lovers! We have an important announcement regarding the ongoing development adjacent to the beloved Doris Davis Trail. As many of you may have noticed, the construction of a 2000 square foot home is currently underway adjacent to the trail, against advisement from neighbors. It’s crucial to ensure that such activities do not hinder or impede public access to the Doris Davis Trail. According to a recent judgment aimed at preserving the integrity and accessibility of the trail, any obstruction...
Police: Motorcyclist dead in two-vehicle crash on Oregon highway
YAMHILL COUNTY, Ore. - Around 10 p.m. Thursday, Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 153, near milepost 14, in Yamhill County. Police say a westbound Toyota Corolla driven by Travis Joseph Byrley, 25, of Salem, swerved into the ditch to avoid a collision with an eastbound motorcycle which had reportedly entered the westbound lane of travel.
Letter: Thank you Walkers Contract Cutting
We hired Walkers Contract Cutting, Inc. to remove a 100 plus year-old hemlock tree from our property. The tree was very close to our well, our house, and Hwy 6. Everyone on the job site was very professional, provided great service, and they cleaned up all of the mess the job created. We have flowers growing under the tree and they did not break a one of them. Walker Contract Cutting, Inc, is a good reason to hire local. We highly recommend this company for all your tree services. Thank you to David Walker and his crew for a job well done. Jerr and Jacqualyn Rogers
Use northern route to access Drift Creek Falls
Visitors traveling to Drift Creek Falls near Lincoln City will need to access the trailhead from the north, via Highway 18 or Schooner Creek Road, beginning this month and running through October. Travel to the trailhead from the south, on Forest Service Road 17 east of Lincoln City, will be restricted due to additional road repair work and restoration work. Visitors can access the Drift Creek Falls Trailhead from the north, via Highway 18 east of Otis. From Highway 18, visitors will travel south on Bear Creek Road (FSR 17) for about nine miles until they reach the trailhead. Repair work is expected to be completed in October, but the work is weather dependent and may be delayed. For alerts and updates, visit the Drift Creek Falls Trail webpage and check the current conditions, or call the Hebo Ranger District Office at 503-392-5100.
Marine weaver: Newport artist Rebecca Hooper turns commercial fishing line into functional and decorative art
A few years ago, while looking for inspiration for creating what she calls “beach garbage art,” Newport artist Rebecca Hooper stumbled on doormats woven from commercial fishing line. She knew she’d found what she was looking for — not an idea for using garbage from the beach but from trash bins. Today, demand for her work is so great she can barely keep up.
Adventist Health Tillamook celebrates Andrew Browning as Emergency Medical Services Provider of the Year
Adventist Health Tillamook announces that Andrew Browning has been named the 2024 EMS Provider of the Year. Andrew, who began his journey with Adventist Health in September 2022 as an EMT-Intermediate, has shown exceptional dedication, compassion, and commitment to patient care, recently completing his paramedic certification in February 2024. Andrew’s peers have praised his relentless drive and readiness to go the extra mile. “From the time Andrew was hired into the department, he has distinguished himself as always ready to support the team and provide...
Ready for the fest of times?
Expanding on a tradition of bringing world-class orchestral, jazz and chamber music to the Oregon Coast, this year’s Siletz Bay Music Festival will add new twists and faces to its virtuoso-packed program, with 11 concerts scheduled over 10 days from August 16 through 25. Concerts will be staged at...
South County man arrested on drug delivery and criminal negligent homicide charges
On Wednesday, May 22, 2024, Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office Detectives, along with assisting officers from other agencies, executed a search warrant on a residence and property in the Cloverdale area of Tillamook County. Shelby Joe Vantassel, 51, was the primary target of the warrant and he was arrested on scene. Brianna Gene Baney, 31, of Cloverdale, was also arrested on scene and charged with Frequenting a Place where Controlled Substances are used, kept or sold. The search warrant and arrests were part of a several...
TAPA’s Summer Theater Camp accepting applications
The Tillamook Association for the Performing Arts (TAPA) proudly announces its summer theater camp for students aged 10-17. Starlite Academy takes place the week of July 8 through 12 with 2 p.m. matinee performances on July 13 and 14. There are spots for 15 student actors aged ten to seventeen. There will also be space for two to five current high school students who are interested in working on the crew. This year’s Starlite Theater Camp will be directed by Ann Harper, a current TAPA...
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