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Pet of the Week | April 29, 2024
COBURG, Ore — On Sunday, April 28, at approximately 3 p.m., Oregon State Troopers responded to the Coburg area to assist the Coburg Police Department and Lane County Sheriff's Office with a reported shooting. According to Coburg Fire Chief Chad Minter, a shooting occurred near the Coburg Crossing Market...
Spring Show in The Old Bates Berry Farm Barn
Hand Crafted Treasures and Hand Poured Scented Soy Candles, Mother's Day and Father's Day Gifts, Antiques and Vintage Items, Baked Goods and Jams, Home and Rustic Garden Decor and much more. May 2nd 4pm-7pm, May 3rd and 4th 9am - 5pm. 38021 Weirich Drive, Lebanon, OR.
Former Sweet Home City Council member facing criminal charges
James Gobel is out on $100,000 bail after he was arrested on charges of rape, sexual abuse, strangulation, assault and interference with making a report. Former Sweet Home city councilor arrested on charges of rape and assault. Court records show the former councilor posted $100,000 bail and was released on...
Prep roundup: Kennedy and North Marion/Gervais baseball clinch tenth consecutive victories
The 2A/1A No. 7 Trojans rattled off four runs in the opening inning to ultimately route Salem Academy 10-1 at home on Wednesday, May 1, and secure their tenth consecutive victory. Kennedy managed nine hits and six RBIs in the outing. Senior Brody Kleinschmit led the team with two hits and two RBIs, while Colby Rich and Rylee Walker added two hits each. Brody Panuke finished with one hit and one RBI. ...
Oregon State Police sergeant sues employer alleging whistleblower retaliation
A $5 million whistleblower lawsuit accuses Oregon State Police of ignoring reports of misconduct and retaliating against the sergeant who made them. The lawsuit alleges the incident is part of a larger pattern of misconduct involving OSP leadership. Longtime Oregon State Police employee Sgt. Ian McKay is suing the State...
Buffalo girls pound out win over Molalla
A three-run sixth inning keyed the win for the Madras White Buffalo softball program Thursday, May 2. With the game tied at 3-all, Madras plated three runs in the bottom of the sixth to go up 6-3, then held on for the 6-4 Tri-Valley Conference victory over Molalla at the Buffalo field. Senior Keira Tortalita pitched all seven innings for Madras, spreading out eight Indian hits and striking out seven....
Jefferson Fire District says it will have to cut water rescue patrols if levy fails again
In November 2023, voters in the Jefferson Fire District rejected a proposed operations levy increase. The district is again asking voters to pass the annual levy of 81 cents per $1,000 of assessed value in the May 21 election. If the levy fails this time, the result will be cuts...
Baseball Recap: Silverton's win ends three-game losing streak at home
Silverton lost to Corvallis back in May of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Monday. The Silverton Foxes skirted past the Corvallis Spartans 5-3. For Corvallis' part, they saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Micah Martin, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Silver Falls sets Mother's Day birding, wildflower festival
Silver Falls State Park will hold its annual Mother's Day Birding and Wildflower Festival on Saturday and Sunday, May 11-12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities include a wildflower show, a native plant sale, guided bird watching and wildflower walks, educational discovery tables, bird crafts and live raptor presentations. “May is a glorious time to enjoy nature at Silver Falls,” said Ranger Matt Palmquist. “Visitors might see or hear...
Softball Recap: Estacada wins going away against Molalla
In what's become a running theme this season, Estacada gave their fans yet another huge win on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 14-1 margin over the Molalla Indians. The victory was some much needed relief for Estacada as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
DCSO: Armed fugitive arrested at Cascade Village Shopping Center Friday
A man from Turner, Oregon, considered armed and dangerous was arrested after his car was pinned at the Cascade Village Shopping Center on Friday evening, Deschutes County Sheriff officials said. DSCO said they were contacted around 2:30 p.m. by the US Marshals Service about a wanted man, 38 year old...
Meet the 4 candidates in Republican primary for Oregon's 6th Congressional District
This is part of a series of stories on the candidates running in the May 21 primary election. Ballots will be mailed to voters May 1. Four candidates are running in the Republican primary for Oregon’s 6th Congressional District which represents Polk and Yamhill counties and parts of Marion, Clackamas and Washington counties. The winner will face the winner of the Democratic primary between incumbent Andrea Salinas or Cody Reynolds.
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