By DOUG BATES/Editor/The Herald — For the better part of a century, a bank has sat on the northwest corner of Cedar and East First streets in Oakridge. But that will come to an end on Sept. 24 when Banner Bank closes its branch in the community. Matt Kowal, the[Read More…]
Month: June 2021
Public invited to view library, City Hall architectural design
By DEAN REA/Correspondent/The Herald — The preliminary architectural design of Lowell’s library and City Hall at 70 N. Pioneer St. will be presented for public review at 6 p.m. Thursday. The design by Curt Wilson, a Eugene architect, is based on suggestions offered by city officials and residents during a[Read More…]
Retiring Head Start worker gets surprise of her life at Oakridge Willamette Lanes bowling party
Susan Davis of Oakridge thought she was just joining a few friends for a visit at Willamette Lanes, the town’s newly restored and reopened bowling alley. Instead, she walked into a surprise party Saturday. At least 44 people showed up to celebrate her retirement after nearly four decades as a[Read More…]
Eugene band Inner Limits to perform Aug. 21 at Greenwaters concert
Oakridge Concerts in the Park has announced a change in the lineup of bands scheduled to perform in a day-long free concert set for Saturday, Aug. 21, at Greenwaters Park. The Eugene-based country-rock band Haywire is being replaced by another Eugene band, Inner Limits. The blues/funk/rock trio has become widely[Read More…]
New Oakridge budget slashes City Hall service plus police, fire, ambulance, parks, library, WAC, court
By DOUG BATES/Editor/The Herald — In just a few days the people of Oakridge can expect to see a significant reduction in city services — especially in the public safety departments. Police, fire and ambulance services take the biggest collective hit among more than a half-million dollars in cuts necessary[Read More…]
JOB OPENING: The City of Westfir is now accepting applications for the Relief City Operator position, which is primarily water and wastewater management. Seeking an individual with flexible work hours and/or the desire to obtain training for Class 1 certification in collection and treatment for wastewater, and Class 1 certification as Operator for Water in both treatment and distribution. This is a part-time position that requires an individual to work weekend and holiday shifts. The wage range is from $16–$17, based on experience. Application and job description are available at https://www.ci.westfir.or.us/?
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