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Umatilla man charged in Irrigon kidnapping
HEPPNER – Casey Loyd Bailey, 47, of Umatilla has been charged in the kidnapping of an Irrigon woman. Morrow County District Attorney Justin Nelson is charging Bailey with the kidnapping of the woman from her home and other crimes last week. His bail has been set at $200,000 and his next court appearance will be May 3 before Sixth Circuit Court Judge Jon Lieuallen.
H2OEO hires executive director
LOWER UMATILLA BASIN – Water for Eastern Oregon, also known as H2OEO, has hired Justin B. Green to be its executive director. Green is an environmental policy and regulatory consultant whose firm is located in Portland. He will lead the organization’s efforts to provide safe drinking water and curb groundwater nitrate contamination in the Lower Umatilla Basin Groundwater Management Area.
Help “Fill the Boot” in Union & Umatilla counties to support local veterans
NORTHEAST OREGON — On Saturday, April 27, the Pacific Northwest Veterans Alliance and the Fair Housing Council of Oregon will join forces for the inaugural “Fill the Combat Boot” event. The fundraiser aims to support local veterans across Eastern Oregon, with all proceeds dedicated to assisting veterans...
Inaugural Littlest Cowpoke Calf Show held in Heppner
Heppner, OR - The Morrow County Livestock Growers (MCLG) recently held its inaugural Littlest Cowpoke Calf Show at Morrow County Fairgrounds in Heppner. This is the start of what is hoped to become a tradition celebrating young talent in the ranching community. This event brought together aspiring young cattlemen and women to showcase their skills and passion for agriculture.
TCCA awarding 10 scholarships
The Tillamook County Creamery Association will be awarding ten scholarships worth $2,500 each to students in Tillamook and Morrow Counties as part of its Excellence in Leadership Scholarship Program. With the scholarship, the Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) aims to recognize outstanding students from all backgrounds who demonstrate leadership through service to their school and community, participation in extracurricular activities and scholastic achievement. Applicants are required to live in Tillamook...
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