Make the McKenzie Connection!
Make the McKenzie Connection!
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LEABURG: At a site where generations of local schoolchildren once gathered for field trips, construction crews are giving new life to a historic fish hatchery. The project, years in the making, is now reshaping the property into a place that blends its past with fresh possibilities for the future. Sean Vaughn of Chambers Construction is overseeing the work and says the main focus now is finishing the hatchery building itself. While new roofing, fascia and soffit are already in place, the...
VIDA: Lane County is moving forward with plans to strengthen and protect the historic Goodpasture Covered Bridge, the landmark that spans the McKenzie River near Vid. Built in 1938 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the 165-foot bridge is the second-longest covered bridge in Oregon. It serves as the sole access for more than 80 southbank homes and extensive forestlands. The cherished landmark is set to undergo major safety improvements to help ensure it will endure for...
The Holiday Farm Fire that torched through the McKenzie River Valley nearly five years ago left many local businesses grappling with its economic scars. Now, a new $2 million Business Recovery Fund could give them the boost they’ve been waiting for. “Slow and insufficient funding has hampered recovery efforts,” Lane County county staff noted in a report to commissioners. “Not allocating these funds would further delay or prevent the recovery of multiple businesses impacted by the Holiday Farm Fire.” Lane County is partnering with Community...
A Volunteer Trail Work Day will be held on Thursday, August 21 from 8:30 am to noon at the HJ Andrews Experimental Forest, 91991 Old Scout Road in Blue River. Join the OSU staff and fellow woodland owners for a relaxed trail maintenance work party at the HJ Andrews Experimental Forest. Meet at 8:30 am at the headquarters, with Trail work from 9 to 11:30 am, followed by "Bring your own lunch," casual conversation with researchers, staff, and other volunteers - with an optional hike to follow It's...
VIDA: The Vida McKenzie Community Center was alive with laughter and song on August 15, as community members gathered for the center's first-ever Open Mic Night. The evening opened with local favorites Addie and her partner Sparky, whose guitar-driven set set the tone for a lively, welcoming event. The crowd was soon treated to comedy by Chani Demello and Nancy Ashley, whose routines kept the audience laughing. Master of Ceremonies Rob Frazier brought his own flair to the night, reviving The...
Oregon's countryside comes alive during farm season. Tulips in the spring, berry-picking in the summer and pumpkin patches in the fall attract visitors to the bucolic farm stands that dot the Willamette Valley and beyond. But as crowds have gotten denser, with reports of hours-long traffic on single-lane roads at the most popular farms, some legislators are seeking solutions to mitigate the effect of agritourism in agricultural zones. A recent rulemaking process from the Department of Land and C...
When voters approved Lane County's five-year Parks Levy in 2022, supporters hoped it would mean more than fresh coats of paint and new picnic tables. Less than two years in, officials are pointing out that differences are already visible - and park-goers are noticing. "First impressions matter," said Parks Superintendent Steve Rafuse, who joined the county on the eve of the January 2023 ice storm. "When people come to a park, the signs, the parking lots, the restrooms - they all signal whether...
Oregon is not one of the states currently wrapped in turmoil over congressional districting, which is an activity that usually happens around the beginning, not in the middle, of decades. Texas — which started this year’s remapping battle — and California are the current hot spots, but many other states are watching closely and could jump into the fray. Indiana, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Illinois and others have been mentioned as possibilities if the war over district maps really takes...
Aug. 6: 9:04 a.m: Harassment - 39400 blk, May Way. Report of ongoing telephonic harassment. Aug. 7: 9:23 p.m: Animal Abuse - McGowan Creek area. The caller believed an acquaintance stole her dog and shot it in the area, but no specific location, or the dog, were located. Aug. 8: 11:43 a.m: Fraud - 89300 blk, Old Mohawk Rd. Community Self Report regarding a bank fraud. 5:08 p.m: Motor Vehicle Accident, Unknown Injury - Shotgun Creek. Milepost 7. Aug. 9: 1:01 a.m: Harassment - Hill Rd. Deputies responded to a physical dispute in the area. After...
Aug. 13: 10:34: Motor Vehicle Accident, Injury - McK. Hwy./Hwy. 20. Motorcycle rider is on the ground, breathing. The Upper McK. Fire District’s board of directors will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, August 18th, at the Blue River Fire Station 2, 51730 Echo St. in Blue River....
A significant number of the partners and employees of the Astorian project were British subjects. All of them now felt a little weird working for the Americans, even in a strictly commercial context. To make matters worse, Wilson Price Hunt, the guy who was supposed to be in charge, had sailed off on the Beaver, the ship Astor had sent around to replace the Tonquin, and did not return for more than a year, as the ship's captain had opted to spend the winter in Hawaii and return to Astoria in the...
Halloween may still be a few months away, but it's not too early to plan your strategy for harvesting and storing pumpkins and winter squash. Most pumpkins and squash are warm-season crops. They can be damaged when temperatures drop below 50°F. While the first frost is still a few weeks off in many areas, it's helpful to be prepared once cooler weather arrives. With proper storage, some varieties can last for several months. When to harvest Pumpkins and squash should be harvested before the...
Ten years ago I discovered a condom in my husband's jacket pocket. I assumed he was having an affair at work. On confronting him, he admitted to sex with prostitutes. He was devastated he had hurt me and, of course, I was never meant to find out. I tried to understand it from his point of view. We didn't have sex often, mostly because he was cold toward me, bossy and critical. Just when I had enough and threatened to leave, he would soften and things would settle down for awhile. This cycle...
I bought 7 tickets to an Atlanta Braves game through Ticketmaster for $702. Two days before the game, I tried to sign in to my account to retrieve the tickets, but I received a message that there was no account for my email. I called customer service, and they could not find my account either. I sent an email with that information and received a case number, but I missed the game. I called again, and a Ticketmaster representative said the fraud team was investigating the IP address where the...
I rented a 2015 Hyundai Sonata from Turo in Myrtle Beach for three days. During my rental, the paint started to bubble, crack, and peel, with flakes flying off while I drove. The car wasn't involved in any collisions or struck by anything. This was clearly due to a poor-quality paint job, not any actions on my part. I immediately reported the issue to the car owner and Turo. But instead of acknowledging the problem, Turo blamed me and charged me $500 for a new paint job. Turo insists I was...
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