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Juan M. Romero
Juan M. Romero December 24, 1935 to April 25, 2024 A Rosary will be held for long-time Madras resident, Juan Romero, at Smith Funeral Home in Sunnyside, Washington May 2 at 6 p.m. A Memorial Mass will be held May 3 at 11 a.m. at Sacrament Catholic Church in Grandview, Washington.
We need to do more with less, new Oregon Health Authority director says during Central Oregon visit, tour
New Oregon Health Authority Director Dr. Sejal Hathi's regional tour of Central Oregon health care organizations and facilities -- her fifth around the state -- begins Monday. The post We need to do more with less, new Oregon Health Authority director says during Central Oregon visit, tour appeared first on KTVZ.
Summit Bank expands Oregon footprint with new downtown Redmond office
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Summit Bank, the leading Oregon-based community business bank, announce the grand opening of its newest office in downtown Redmond. This expansion signifies Summit Bank's dedication to serving local businesses and further solidifies its commitment to the vibrant communities of Central Oregon. Situated off Highway 97 and...
CENTRAL OREGON HISTORY: Pioneer of Jefferson County homesteads near Madras
Perry Henderson was born at Kingsley, in Wasco County, Oregon, on Oct. 30, 1885. His parents had a large family, and his father struggled to support the entire family. His father asked Perry and an older brother to leave at an early age. Perry came to the Madras vicinity at the age of 17 in 1902. He worked at various ranches in the region, including the Hay Creek Ranch, until he was 21. He then filed a homestead claim near Madras along the Ashwood Road....
Redmond city voters eye term limits, anti-nepotism rules
Power couples need not apply to the Redmond City Council if voters approve one of three proposed changes to the city’s charter appearing on the May ballot. This trio of measures would reshape who leads a fast-growing Central Oregon city as it seeks to develop more water supplies, infrastructure and housing. Redmond’s population has nearly tripled since 2000. Two proposed charter changes would limit how long local elected leaders can serve, and one would prevent immediate family members from holding office at the same time.
North Unit Irrigation District: a dizzying number of projects
Aging infrastructure has provided the impetus for the North Unit Irrigation District modernization projects over the past several years. Along with modernization, the goal of the work is simple: save as much precious water as possible. Overall, district canals lose about 37 percent of their flow to seepage. To capture what little water is available and deliver it to irrigators, NUID has undertaken numerous projects. But it is difficult to...
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