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Man settles wrongful arrest claims against Manzanita police officer, state trooper
A man who accused a Manzanita police officer and Oregon state trooper of falsely arresting and assaulting him during a 2023 encounter has reached two settlements in a lawsuit filed against the officers, receiving a total of $80,000. The man, Noah Schaeffer, was pulled out of his home and arrested after a tense standoff where officers held his arm through a partially opened door, while he declined to answer their questions. Schaeffer’s attorney, Lake Perriguey, said that his client was still suffering psychologically following the...
Netarts Water District launches website, online bill pay
The Netarts Water District is excited to announce the official launch of its website at netartswaterdistrict.com, providing timely service information and online bill pay functionality for added convenience. Today, our customers may now pay their water bill by cash, check, ACH/bank transfer, and credit/debit card. “With so many people relying on technology for information and automated processing functions, the website offers an additional resource for us to keep our customers informed of what’s happening within the district. The bill pay function provides a link where...
Attend the groundbreaking ceremony at TBCC
Tillamook Bay Community College (TBCC) would like to invite you to the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new Healthcare Education Building on Friday, June 21, from 1 -2 PM. TBCC President Dr. Paul Jarrell will give some formal remarks alongside special dignitaries. Please join them, dedicated staff and faculty from the college, and other community members to celebrate this innovative step forward for TBCC. Built directly on the gravel lot adjacent to the main campus, the new building will house TBCC’s Allied Health programs such as...
“Four Old Broads on the High Seas” cast
The Tillamook Association for the Performing Arts (TAPA) and Val Braun of Edward Jones are delighted to announce the cast of the hilarious production of the comedy “Four Old Broads on the High Seas”, written by Leslie Kimbell, directed by Chris Chiola, and produced by Robert Buckingham. The Four Old Broads and Sam are at it again - this time heading off on a Sassy Senior Cruise of fun and frolicking. The original cast of last year’s smash hit returns for the sequel to Four...
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...
Man settles wrongful arrest claims against Manzanita police officer, state trooper
A man who accused a Manzanita police officer and Oregon state trooper of falsely arresting and assaulting him during a 2023 encounter has reached two settlements in a lawsuit filed against the officers, receiving a total of $80,000. The man, Noah Schaeffer, was pulled out of his home and arrested after a tense standoff where officers held his arm through a partially opened door, while he declined to answer their questions. Schaeffer’s attorney, Lake Perriguey, said that his client was still suffering psychologically following the...
Celebrating Excellence: Lauren Walker, RN, 2024 DAISY Award Honoree
Adventist Health Tillamook announces Lauren Walker, RN, has been honored with the 2024 DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. This prestigious award recognizes nurses who demonstrate exceptional clinical skills and compassionate care. Lauren, known as “Wren,” to her colleagues, exemplifies these qualities and more, consistently setting a high standard of excellence in patient care. The peers who nominated her for the award described her as a kind, outstanding team member with positive energy and readiness to support her team. She is often the first to respond...
Budget committee recommends balanced county budget, shortfalls loom
The Tillamook County budget committee recommended a budget for county commissioner approval at their meeting on May 22 that will continue current service levels. However, the budget relies on the withdrawal of around $4.6 million in future reserve funding and Tillamook County Treasurer Shawn Blanchard and committee members said that finding ways to equalize revenues and expenses would be critical in future budget cycles. The total budget for the county...
Neah-Kah-Nie takes third in state band competition
The Neah-Kah-Nie High School band finished in third place in last month’s OSAA state band competition in Corvallis. Russell Zaugg conducted the band in the competition on May 9, and said “this is a tremendous achievement for our students. I am so proud of them.”
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