By DOUG BATES/Editor/The Herald — These are extraordinary times in Oakridge, requiring extraordinary leadership. Mayor Kathy Holston attempts to provide that today with an open letter to the community (below), addressing the city council majority’s failure last week to support public safety spending in our community. Last Thursday, June 25, the council approved an $8 […]
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State medical examiner releases preliminary report on deaths related to recent extreme heat
As of Wednesday, June 30, the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office has received reports of 63 deaths that preliminary investigation suggests may be associated with the Pacific Northwest heatwave. Officials said this number is likely to change in either direction as more information is received from each county medical examiner’s office. These are preliminary numbers […]
Read more...Oakridge Museum gets a new sign, thanks to the generosity of its neighbor right across the street
By DOUG BATES/Editor/The Herald — “Just call me Tazz,” said the young man on the roof. “Tazz from Oklahoma.” His helper, on the ladder, was “Tyler from North Carolina.” Neither wanted his last name published but both were happy to report that they were Inbound LLC employees, installing a brand new sign Tuesday at the […]
Read more...Fireworks show to light up sky at Pleasant Hill on Fourth
By DEAN REA/Correspondent/The Herald — A fireworks show will take place again on the Fourth of July at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church located on North Enterprise Road adjacent to the Pleasant Hill school baseball field. Spectators are invited to the festivities starting at 7 p.m. with a variety of games, including water boards and […]
Read more...Banner Bank offers Oakridge employees new jobs even as company moves to close its local branch
By DOUG BATES/Editor/The Herald — A spokesperson for Banner Bank said Tuesday that the company has offered “go forward” positions to all four employees of the Oakridge branch office that Banner will close on Sept. 24. The bank is not using the word “closure” to describe the decision about the Oakridge branch. Kelly McPhee, speaking […]
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