Articles from the November 24, 2022 edition
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Clinic rebuild takes a U-turn
RAINBOW: Unresolved issues affecting design and siting decisions have been points of discussion during recent meetings of the non-profit McKenzie Valley Wellness (MVW) board of directors. At a meeting on November 15th, the board voted 3 to 1 to...
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Upgrades underway
Alex Paul CLEAR LAKE: Linn County Parks staff members have been busy refurbishing three rustic cabins at the Clear Lake Resort - installing log-like fiberglass reinforced concrete siding that is...
'20-21 education impacts are now centralized
SALEM: "The 2020-21 school year was like no other school year in history.," according to Colt Gill, Director of the Department of Education. "The vast majority of Oregon's schools started the 2020-21...
Economists expect a 'mild' recession
After months of record revenue growth, Oregon economists now expect the state to enter a "mild" recession next summer. State economists told a legislative panel on Wednesday that economic forecasters...
Letter to the editor
This holiday season, pitching in to support a small business may be easier than you think. Many small towns are proud to feature a vibrant main street, and rightfully so. Busy storefronts are a sign of activity and growth. They also indicate strong c...
Letter to the Editor
After occupying Crimea in 2014 without any pushback from world powers, President Putin decided to invade Ukraine in the east in 2022. He and his puppet advisors thought the Russian military would quickly vanquish Ukraine, but the Ukrainians, with...
Guest Opinion
Remember those news stories about the massive campaign contributions on behalf of nonaffiliated Oregon governor candidate Betsy Johnson? For months her campaign treasury outpaced all others; she was...
Sheriff's Report - November 24
Nov. 8: 1:14 p.m: Suspicious Subject - 42800 block, Leaburg Dr. A male wearing a military uniform wearing a nametag that said, ‘Kirby’ was trying to sell items to people. Subject associated with a red BMW car. Nov. 9: 1:50 p.m: Burglary -...
OSP Report - November 24
Nov. 19:01:16: Crash, Non-Injury – Hwy. 126E, Milepost 27. Responded to a single-vehicle crash. An Acura sedan left the roadway and crashed into a ditch. No injuries were sustained and the driver arranged for a tow. Involved: gray Acura TL,...
McK Fire Report - November 24
Nov. 14: 12:12: 56000 block, Hall Rd. Mutual Aid. Cancelled by UMF. 15:44: 40000 blk, Deerhorn Rd. Medical, General. Patient Refusal. Nov. 16: 10:43: 44000 blk, McK. Hwy. Medical, General. Patient Assessed, 1 Transported. 15:54: Marcola Rd./Milepost...
Upper McK Fire Report - November 24
Nov. 17: 13:46: Motor Vehicle Accident – McK. Hwy./Blue River Dr. Three vehicles, unknown injuries, partially blocking. The Upper McK. Fire District board of directors will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m on Wednesday, December 21st, at the...
Oregon had friends in high places ... in Imperial Japan
When Yosuke Matsuoka accepted his appointment as Imperial Japan's foreign minister, it was the fulfillment of a dream for him. The gregarious 13-year-old boy who had been informally adopted into...
Poor soil? Build up with raised beds
It's a lucky gardener who digs into great soil right off the bat. Most often, it takes years of adding organic material to bring it up to snuff. There is a shortcut, however. For areas of the garden...
TRAVEL TROUBLESHOOTER
When Robert Cipriani returns his Avis minivan, he expects to pay $1,770. Instead, Avis charges him twice. What happened -- and how can he get his money back? I rented a minivan for 37 days with Avis...
Direct Answers
What is the definition of a "player?" I remember the line "players only love you when they're playing" from an old Fleetwood Mac song, but I never understood it. Three years ago I met a man I thought...
PROBLEM SOLVED
Joy Wills' dishwasher doesn't work. Her extended protection plan purchased through Lowe's isn't working, either. It's been six months -- will she ever get a working appliance? I'm having difficulty ge...
Crossword
ACROSS 1. *"____ Wars" toys from Kenner in the '70s 5. *Certain toy G.I. 8. Miss America's accessory 12. Pot inhale 13. Morsel of Little Miss Muffet's meal 14. Private 15. Larger-than-life 16....
