Articles from the September 2, 2021 edition
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Rebuilding an icon
VIDA: Crews from Oregon Woods are taking advantage of clear skies to do work aimed at upgrading the condition of the second longest covered bridge in Oregon. The 237 foot long Goodpasture Covered...
Salvaged metal reborn as artwork
"I felt it was a great honor to be asked, and I have always believed that public art has the power to bring people together, and this seemed like a really good opportunity for that potential,"...
Water towers ready for fire tanker refills
Since 2019, Chief Bucich and McKenzie Fire & Rescue have been seeking alternate water sources as some of their regular draft sites became unusable. One solution that came up repeatedly is the...
By 'Best of the Best' Oregon Rivers identified
A new report identifies some of the most ecologically important rivers in Oregon (including the South Fork McKenzie). Conservation Science Partners looked at 54,000 miles of unprotected rivers and streams in Oregon, highlighting watersheds with...
Act would fund business advertising
A little-noticed initiative by Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-WA, Sen. Ron Wyden, D-OR and five other senators would boost local jobs, accelerate sales and improve economies. The Local Journalism Sustainability Act, S. 2434, is designed to help local news...
McKenzie High Sports Report
McKenzie Athletic Director Fred Heins announced the cancellation of the Eagle’s Varsity Volleyball season this week and the probability that Varsity Football will also not occur. Lack of student/athletes showing up for opening practices and no...
Sheriff's Reports - Sept. 2
Aug. 27: 12:00 p.m: Boat Check - 88700 blk, Potter Ln. 1:46 p.m: Citizen Contact - 44500 blk, McK. Hwy. 2:10 p.m: Civil Service - 51600 blk, Blue River Dr. 6:30 p.m: Citizen Contact - 42800 blk, McK. Hwy. 8:55 p.m: Suspicious Subject - 88400 blk,...
OSP Reports - Sept. 2
Aug. 24: 09:14: Crash, Non-Injury – Hwy. 126E, Milepost 16. Troopers were dispatched to a non-injury, single-vehicle crash. Investigation revealed a White 1998 GMC P35 van was traveling eastbound when for an unknown reason, a White 1999 Ford F350...
McKenzie Fire Report - Sept. 2
Aug. 23: 7:33: 87000 block, Lupe Lane. Medical, General. Patient Assessed, 1 Transported. 7:41: 88000 blk, Bridge St. Medical, General. Patient evaluation /lift assist. 14:48: 42000 blk, McKenzie Hwy Medical, General. Lifting Assistance Provided....
Upper McKenzie Fire Report - sept. 2
Aug. 23: 17:25: Medical – 55000 block McK. River Dr. Female, Conscious, Breathing. Aug. 24: 13:00: Fire Alarm – 51000 blk, Blue River Dr. General fire alaem and smoke detector inside. Aug. 25: 21:17: Medical - Taylor Rd./McK. Hwy. Female,...
Palatial Hotel Portland once stood in Courthouse Square
Next time you're in the neighborhood of Portland's Pioneer Courthouse Square, take a minute to look at the wrought-iron fence and archway at its south end. Looks a little out of place, doesn't it?...
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I identify as a self-sufficient, dependent person. I consider myself a beautiful woman, not in a conceited way, but I've been told this my entire life. I am an empath. I've dedicated my life to...
Crossword - Sept. 2
ACROSS 1. The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical 5. Hallucinogenic drug 8. Some special effects, acr. 11. Chip in Vegas 12. Cordelia's father in Shakespeare play 13. One in squirrel's stash 15....
