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March 18 sheriff's office outstanding warrants
Anyone with information on these individuals may call the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office or its detectives, or the Newberg-Dundee Police Department. The Sheriff’s Office Crime Information tip line is 800-577-1707. Newberg police can be reached at 503538-8321, and Yamhill County detectives can be reached at 503-434-7508. Feb. 8. March 18 - Robert Castro III, 41, is wanted for failure to appear (FTA) on a charge of driving under the influence...
Sheriff's office reports fatal crash near Hubbard
Early Saturday morning Marion County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a fatal crash in the 11000 block of Broadacres Road near Hubbard. The sheriff’s office reported that just after midnight it received a 911 call reporting a serious motor vehicle crash. Emergency responders arrived at the scene to find a Subaru Impreza upside down. The vehicle’s driver, Lesley Sloan, 20, of Hubbard was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. A passenger, Caleb Chaney, 21, of Hubbard, died from injuries sustained in the crash. MCO reports said investigators from the county’s CRASH team were called to the scene. The sheriff’s office was assisted by Hubbard Fire Department, Marion County District Attorney’s Office, Marion County Medical Examiners Office, Marion County Public Works, METCOM 911 and the Willamette Valley Communications Center.
Roseburg man arrested for allegedly threatening woman with gun
ROSEBURG, Ore. – A Roseburg man who is accused of threatening a Keizer woman with a gun and then allegedly lying to police multiple times about possessing a firearm was arrested on Saturday evening, according to the Roseburg Police Department. Police said that RPD officers responded at about 8:38...
Gervais track and field fielding biggest team in quarter century
According to Gervais track and field head coach David Castle, this year's team will boast the highest numbers in 25 years with 43 total athletes competing this spring. The entire team is composed of 18 seniors and 23 underclassmen. 27 boys will be representing the Cougars, with notable returnees Gotti Ramon — the state champion in the 200 meters and silver medalist in the 100 meters last season — and Isaiah Martushev, who was the runner-up in the pole vault at the state meet last...
Family of fallen St. Paul firefighter files suit against owners of farm
Family left behind after the death of a St. Paul firefighter have filed suit, claiming the owners of the farm where the incident occurred were negligent. Austin Smith, 30, a member of the St. Paul Rural Fire Protection District (SPRFPD) for seven years, died on Feb. 3, 2022, from injuries suffered when fighting a barn fire near the intersection of McKay Road and Champoeg Creek Lane. The poultry operation, Champoeg...
$37 million Silverton hospital expansion opens Monday. Take a look inside.
It took years longer than anyone hoped, but the expanded portion of Legacy Silverton Medical Center is expected to open for patients Monday. What most people will notice from the $37 million project is the new 21,000-square-foot expansion on the south side of the building. That increased the number of emergency room beds to 20 from 12.
Molalla, Colton equestrians deliver nicely in second outing
Molalla and Colton riders had a pretty good weekend during the Tri River District’s second OHSET competition March 14-17 at the Yamhill County Fairgrounds in McMinnville. Molalla scored the second most points at the event with 693, while Colton’s squad was third with 569. Colton’s Taylor Thomas had a big day, snagging three individual wins and several more placings during the event. Molalla’s Ashley Laplante had the only individual win...
March 17 public safety round-up
Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office reports March 7 - Cassandra Lyn Farris, 37, of Newberg, was arrested on a warrant from Yamhill County Circuit Court for DUII and a probation violation. He received an undisclosed sentence on the probation violation and the DUII case remains open. - Austin Arthur Nunn, 27, of Dundee, was arrested on...
State to launch homeowner assistance for Labor Day 2020 wildfire victims still needing help to rebuild or replace homes
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Housing and Community Services will launch the intake phase of the Homeowner Assistance and Reconstruction Program for survivors of the 2020 Labor Day wildfires and straight-line winds on Monday, March 25. Phase 1 of HARP will help low- and moderate-income homeowners who still need assistance to repair, rebuild or replace their homes. Beginning on The post State to launch homeowner assistance for Labor Day 2020 wildfire victims still needing help to rebuild or replace homes appeared first on KTVZ.
Area Events: Tours, trees, and tulips on tap
Teens have chance to slime the day away in Molalla MOLALLA: The Molalla Public Library’s TEEN S.T.E.A.M. will meet Tuesday, March 19, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. This program will explore four different ways to make slime by seeing the ways different ingredients react differently. The program is for middle school and high school age students. ...
Veteran Sherwood baseball team has big goals in 2024
Don’t let their early season start fool you, this year’s Sherwood baseball team is poised for a big year on the diamond. The Bowmen return 13 seniors from last year’s team that finished 24-4 overall, 18-0 in Pacific Conference play, and advanced to the state playoffs’ second round before losing a heartbreaker to Sprague, 6-5. But while still looking for their first win of 2024 after dropping one-run defeats to both defending state champion West Linn and a quality Central Catholic team, Sherwood head coach...
Prep hoops: all-league performers
With the basketball season officially over, it's time to look back and see which local athletes were awarded for their respective performances and named to an all-league team. Woodburn boys For the Bulldogs, head coach Raul Veliz Jr. was named the Mid-Willamette Conference's coach of the year, while his son Cruz Veliz was the conference's player of the year. Senior Liam Slattum joined Cruz on the first-team, while senior Brody...
Search for St. Paul businessman continues to yield no results
The search for Gurjinder “Gary” Singh Grewal has revealed little news and is in its sixth week since the St. Paul businessman went missing in early February. “Unfortunately, there is not much to report,” said Kim Wallis, the town’s former mayor and an organizer of the search in concert with community groups and law enforcement agencies. “The family has been using social media and flyers to ask the public for assistance in the search. A handful of responses occurred, but they didn't pan out upon...
Anthony Medina tenders Woodburn School District Board resignation
Dear Woodburn School District: I am writing to formally announce my resignation from the Woodburn School Board, effective immediately. This decision comes with a heavy heart, as serving this community and its students has been one of the greatest honors. Over the last seven years, we have achieved much together. From elevating our school district to national recognition by U.S. News and World Report, to increasing our graduation rates to...
Mid-Willamette Conference girls basketball 2023-24: All-league teams, coach and player of the year
Mid-Willamette Conference girls basketball all-league selections and individual awards for the 2023-24 season, as determined by a vote of the league’s coaches Kyleigh Brown (Silverton) photo by Leon Neuschwander — Kyleigh Brown, Silverton Alyssa Ogle, Silverton Kyleigh Brown, Silverton, ...
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