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Blue River locals to celebrate rebuilding of key structures and homes this weekend
The McKenzie Corridor community of Blue River continues to rebuild, nearly four years after a wildfire leveled most of it. As traffic zipped by on Highway 126 earlier this week, construction crews operated hand tools and heavy machinery on several buildings. Thousands of charred and spindly trees covered the hillsides, a reminder of the 2020 Holiday Farm Fire which destroyed more than three-fourths of the downtown area, and burned more than 173,000 acres.
Voters to choose between moderate, conservative challenger for District 12 House seat
The race to represent eastern Lane County in the Oregon legislature will likely be decided in a partisan primary. The incumbent, Charlie Conrad, is a Republican who made headlines for supporting a bill that expanded abortion access. In this month’s primary, he’s facing a more conservative challenger, Darin Harbick, and opposition from an anti-abortion group.
Baseball Recap: Scio wins going away against Sheridan
Scio won the last time they faced Sheridan, and things went their way on Friday too. Everything went the Scio Loggers' way against the Sheridan Spartans as the Scio Loggers made off with a 12-2 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Scio. Cody Roofener and Gabe Limbeck made...
Press Release – ‘LBCC Gives Hope’ Day of Giving raises more than $38,000 for the Give Hope Fund in a single day
ALBANY, Ore. – The Linn-Benton Community College Foundation announced more than $38,000 in contributions received in a single 24-hour period on May 8th during the Foundation’s fifth annual “Give Day”. The event, entitled “LBCC Gives Hope” raised money for the Give Hope Fund to help LBCC students with expenses on top of their tuition.
Albany man arrested in connection with Salem stabbing incident
SALEM, Ore. – A 21-year-old Albany man was arrested early on Saturday morning in connection with a stabbing that happened in Salem, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. MCSO officials said they responded at about 1 a.m. on May 4 to a reported stabbing that occurred in...
NST Shines at Albany Meet
The Newport Swim Team (NST) showcased impressive talent and determination at the AAA May Long Course Invitational in Albany, held from May 3 to May 5. This meeting marked the opening of their long course season, featuring a 50-meter pool that is an actual test of endurance and skill. A total of 15 Oregon teams participated, with NST contributing 12 swimmers to the fierce competition. Despite a smaller contingent of just four boys, the male swimmers from Newport secured a commendable 9th place overall. The standout performances came from 18-year-olds Sam Postlewait and Jack Sappington, who collectively clinched five events....
How many trails are still closed from ice storm damage in Eugene and Springfield?
The historic ice storm in January left much of the Eugene and Springfield area full of downed trees and debris. Hiking and biking trails suffered and crews were left with months of work to make some of the area’s most popular spots safe for use again. Heading into the...
New field upgrades coming to Springfield schools
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Springfield Public Schools is officially getting rid of the grass fields at both Springfield and Thurston high schools, replacing them with brand new turf fields. "We know that whenever the rains come in the fall and football practice comes back onto the fields, these grass fields...
Baseball Game Preview: Sheridan Leaves Home
Sheridan is 0-3 against Scio since April of 2023 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Sheridan Spartans will head out on the road to square off against the Scio Loggers at 4:30 p.m. Sheridan is is headed into Friday's matchup looking...
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