SUSAN GRIFFITH of Oakridge made this photograph Tuesday, March 30, on her walk across the footbridge over the Middle Fork of the Willamette River at Greenwaters Park in Oakridge. A resident of this community for 45 years, Susan describes herself as “married to Warren Griffith, mother to Sarah, Kim, Nathan, grandmother of six (and) Happy […]
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A symphony of color on McFarland Road at sunset
MICHELLE EMMONS McPHARLIN of Oakridge stopped and captured this image as she was heading west on McFarland Road on the north side of town. Known also as “Sunshine” by many of her friends, she is an avid mountain biker, trail steward, businesswoman, kayaking instructor, rancher and dog lover who is employed as south valley advocate […]
Read more...Oakridge schools chief seeks public input on physical distancing
Oakridge School Supt. Reta Doland is asking parents and guardians to take a few minutes to respond to an online survey dealing with the new guidance on physical distancing of three feet between students in the classroom. “We would like to ask that you take a few minutes to respond to a short survey with a […]
Read more...State’s marijuana economy faces new challenges
By ZANE SPARLING/Oregon Capital Bureau — They’ve never been higher. Oregon recreational marijuana sales have climbed to record highs, but some say the industry’s woes also have reached an apex. The difficulties range from an unfavorable federal tax code to a dangerous crime wave, wildfires, and cities and counties hungry for a larger slice of […]
Read more...Eugene’s Saturday Market opens this weekend, with changes
There will be a few new wrinkles when the Eugene Saturday Market opens this weekend, on Saturday April 3. One of the most noticeable differences will be the absence of the Lane County Farmers Market, which will temporarily relocate to 5th Avenue between High Street and Oak Street. KLCC News has the full story here.
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