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Less gas taxes = less Oregon roadwork

By Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital Chronicle

Oregon’s top elected officials pledged to spend millions of dollars on winter road maintenance after dire warnings from the state Department of Transportation that highways would go unplowed...

Slide plugged Aufderheide Drive

COUGAR DAM: A landslide closed Forest Service Road 19 (Aufderheide Drive) on Sunday near milepost 55.5 about ¾ of a mile south of Cougar Dam. Although the road has reopened, traffic is currently...

Jess is "still serving"

BLUE RIVER: It may not be brick and mortar but a small coffee shop is making a stand as the first business to be up and running in “downtown” Blue River. “I didn’t think about it,” admits...

A magical mood

Santa and his elf weren’t alone in spreading Holiday cheer at the Vida Community Center’s Christmas Bazaar last Saturday. The annual event drew a steady stream of people to the event inside the...

Landing work underway

Since its closure on October 23rd, upgrade work at the Finn Rock Landing has been underway. Details of the project, owned and managed by McKenzie River Trust (MRT), include building a better road...

Storm the Castle Run

Warnings of another atmospheric river didn’t douse the enthusiasm of runners who turned out for Saturday’s running of the “Storm the Castle” half marathon in Rainbow. The event, organized by...

McKenzie Varsity Sports Schedule This Week The McKenzie Varsity Boys and Girls Basketball teams travel to Prospect on Tuesday, December 5, to play Prospect Charter. The Girls game is scheduled for a 5:30 pm start and the Boys game follows at 7:00...

Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Come celebrate with us this Saturday, December 9th starting around 4:30 pm as we gather at the Upper McKenzie Community Center for the Annual Bridge Lighting Celebration. Watch for Santa and his helpers as they make their way down the river in...

History

Offbeat Oregon History

Iconic food items invented in Oregon By Finn J.D. John At the time of this writing, the Christmas shopping season is just starting to spool up, and folks are getting ready for some serious holiday...

Doodles

JP Doodles

By Barry McWilliams

Garden

Maintaining a moss-free roof takes some effort

By Kym Pokorny, OSU Extension

In the moist Pacific Northwest, moss on roofs is inevitable. The ubiquitous plant clings to shingles, causing damage that can lead to expensive repairs and replacements. There’s nothing to be done...

Police

Sheriff's Report - Dec. 7

Nov. 18: 11:46 p.m: Suspicious Vehicle - Marcola Rd. & Shotgun Creek Rd. A full-sized gray van was seen driving without any lights on. Nov. 19: 9:10 a.m: Theft - 39200 blk, McK. Hwy. A caller advised that their fanny pack was stolen but...

McK Fire Report - Dec. 7

Nov. 28: 3:28: 45000 block, N. Gate Creek Rd. Medical, General. Patient Assessed, Refusal Obtained. 6:35: McK. Hwy./Milepost 14. Motor Vehicle Accident. Patient Packaged and Transported, 1 Rider. Nov, 30: 19:44: 40000 blk, Deerhorn Rd. Welfare...

Upper McK. Fire Report - Dec. 7

Dec. 1: 06:30: Motor Vehicle Accident – McK. Hwy./Milepost 49. Nissan pickup flipped into trees. The Caller saw a lot of blood inside but unknown where the passengers are. Dec. 2: 17:13: Medical – 54000 block, McK. Hwy. Female, Conscious,...

OSP Report - Dec. 7

Dec. 1: 06:33: Crash, Non-Injury – Hwy. 126E, Milepost 49. Troopers responded to a single-vehicle, non-blocking rollover crash. When troopers arrived the driver had already arranged for his own tow and had a ride to transport him to the hospital....

Calendar

Community Events Calendar

Church Services

Puzzles

Sudoku, Dec. 7 - Solution

Sudoku, Dec. 7

HAPPY HOLIDAYS - Solution

Crossword

ACROSS 1. Bag holder 6. P in mpg 9. Eye part 13. Dog 14. ____ Gershwin 15. *Eggnog ingredient 16. Hold the floor 17. ____ Mahal 18. Anti-elderly one 19. *Breaking news, to a caroler 21. *Coming, in...

Advice

Direct Answers

By Wayne and Tamara Mitchell

I'm attracted to my manager. He was the one who showed his interest to me first by complimenting me and making wonderful eye contact. He is single and one year younger than me. Until today he only...

PROBLEM SOLVED

By Christopher Elliott

After Elizabeth Scott opens savings accounts for her kids, Bank of America completely depletes them with an $8 monthly "maintenance" fee. Is there any hope she can recover the money? In late 2019, I...

TRAVEL TROUBLESHOOTER

By Christopher Elliott

Dollar cancels Vivian Everhart's rental when she tries to swap out an unsatisfactory car. Can she get a refund from the company, or does she have to pay for a car she couldn't use? I recently booked...