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Woodburn celebrates Cinco de Mayo
With May 5 turning up on a Sunday this year, the 16th annual Cinco de Mayo celebration in Woodburn kicked things off on Friday, May 3, making way for a three-day celebration. Woodburn High School Mariachi band warmed things up at the Chemeketa Woodburn annex, where multiple civic and educational leaders addressed a healthy turnout that consisted largely of are k-12 students. Those on hand to christen the event with quick, appreciative orations included Chemeketa Board member Diane Watson; Chemeketa President Jessica Howard; Woodburn Mayor Frank Lonergan; Woodburn School District Superintendent Juan Larios; State Rep. Tracy Cramer and U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas. To view a photo gallery of Friday’s Cinco de Mayo kickoff, visit the Woodburn Independent Facebook page.
History preserved, celebrated in Canby's downtown
For Canby city staff, organizations and community members, creating a place where history can tell a story many years down the road matters. To that end, the community offered all kinds of memorabilia from this current place and time for inclusion in a time capsule stowed in the Canby City Arch during a partly sunny May 2 evening. Canby’s Economic Development & Tourism Coordinator Tyler Nizer helped spearhead an extensive...
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.
Wildcats clawing back
According to head coach Steve Harms, resilience defines this year’s Wilsonville softball team. The Wildcats kicked off 2024 facing a gauntlet of formidable opponents, amassing a mediocre 4-6 record early on. “Our preseason schedule was pretty tough,” Harms said. “We played a lot of top-10 teams, 6A and 5A, but I like that because it prepares us for the league and then our 5A postseason.”. ...
Canby High leadership program strikes gold at conference
Canby High School’s leadership program was recently honored during the Oregon Association of Student Councils Spring Conference in Seaside April 27-29 with the Gold Council Award. The award, sponsored by the OASC, sets high standards for student councils and leadership programs, and honors them if they can reach or exceed these goals. The leadership programs begin by setting goals in the fall and actively participate in leadership activities and events...
Readers respond: Repair local potholes, cracks
Why are our roads equivalent to mountain gravel surfaces? I regularly drive around Gladstone and South Milwaukie where the asphalt is cracked with chuckholes, damaging my vehicles. Is the asphalt poor quality, or is it the issue an improper application for longevity?. Approximately three years ago, Congress appropriated a large...
Prep roundup: Canby and Kennedy baseball extend winning streaks
The No. 3 Cougars won their ninth consecutive game on Friday, May 3, as they totaled 10 hits and four RBIs to defeat Putnam 6-2 on the road. Quinton Esmay led Canby with two hits and one RBI, while Liam Steele finished with two hits and Dylan Nelson finished with one hit and two RBIs. Hayden Davis, Joe Scott, Brady Ackerman and Jack Brauckmiller, meanwhile, each added one hit and Blake Miller contributed one hit and one RBI. ...
Cowgirl softball drops into third place
The Crook County Cowgirls have dropped to third in the Tri-Valley Conference after a one-run loss to Estacada on Thursday. The Cowgirls played well enough to win, but gave up five errors as they fell 9-8 to the Estacada Rangers. Estacada moved past the Cowgirls into second place with an 8-4 league record, while the Cowgirls fell to a half game back with a 7-4 mark. The Cowgirls had defeated...
Red-light weekend honors fallen firefighters
In recognition of Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, the city of Woodburn will light the Newberg Highway overpass spanning I-5 in red around dusk on May 4 and 5. Woodburn-area residents are also encouraged to help honor fallen firefighters by changing their porch light bulbs to red on May 4-5. Similar memorials take place nationwide, including at some iconic sites, such as the World Trade Center in...
Vote for the Maps Credit Union High School Athlete of the Week
In the final week of the track and field regular season, several athletes from the Salem area produced noteworthy marks ahead of their respective district meets. This week's Maps Credit Union High School Athlete of the Week nominees are:. JD Arthur, Silverton track and field. Jordan Braziel, Dallas track and...
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. ...
OPINION: Oregon City should follow the lead of its 'Tree Hero'
On Wednesday April 17, the city of Oregon City recognized Nancy Broshot who was awarded “Heritage Tree Hero of 2024” by the Oregon Heritage Tree Program, which is overseen by the Oregon Travel Information Council. She was honored by Oregon City Commission for her efforts in amending municipal code with regard to tree preservation. She cataloged a list of trees appropriate for planting in the municipality. She amended the code to protect our tree canopy with the Natural Resource Committee (NRC). Members of the community...
Prep roundup: Canby baseball extends win-streak to eight
The 5A No. 3 Cougars allowed just two hits against Centennial on Thursday, May 2, as Canby completed its season sweep over the Eagles. Canby's victory comes just two days after thumping Centennial 18-0 on Tuesday. Hayden Davis led the Cougars with three hits while Brady Ackerman recorded two hits and one RBI. Liam Steele finished with two hits and Blake Miller added one hit and one RBI. Quinton Esmay...
Woodburn track and field honors seniors at final home meet
The Bulldogs honored their seven seniors on Wednesday, May 1, at Woodburn High School in a Mid-Willamette Conference meet against West Albany and Crescent Valley. Woodburn totaled 19 top-three finishes on the afternoon. Joaquin Parsons finished first in the 100 meters in a personal best time of 11.14 seconds, while junior Lola Heide took first in the 100-meter and 300-meter hurdles, respectively, clocking in at 17.99 and 50.00. David Villanueva Cortes won the 1500 meters in 4:23.55 and finished second in the 800 meters, crossing...
Woodburn Fire District groundbreaking
WOODBURN -- Woodburn Fire District announced that it will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the district’s new fire station at 10 a.m. Friday, June 7, 13925 Butteville Road NE. The site for Gervais Station No. 23, which is located at the intersection of Jensen and Butteville roads, south of Parr Road and north of Gervais, has limited parking. So, ceremony attendees are encouraged to carpool.
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