By ROB DEHARPPORT/for The Herald — Fishing in the various Cascade High Lakes continues to be good. It’s a matter of whether or not you want to deal with the weather. Typical Spring rain, snow and wind have been the norm after a sunny couple of days greated anglers the[Read More…]
Month: April 2024
Scam Alert! Beware of Unlicensed Paving Contractors Scamming Homeowners
Paving scams are common, especially at this time of year. Here’s a recent situation that has come to our attention: An Oregon residence near Salem was solicited with an offer to apply leftover asphalt on their driveway for $1,000. The property owner accepted. The crew spread out reclaimed asphalt (RAP)[Read More…]
Orchid Health and Casey Eye Institute Bring Vision and Hope to Rural Oregon
[Lane County, Oregon] – “My vision has deteriorated so quickly, and without insurance coverage for vision care, I felt lost and worried about my future,” shared Jane Doe, a resident of McKenzie River. Her relief was palpable after receiving essential vision care at a mobile clinic hosted by Casey Eye[Read More…]
First Street gets good going-over in preparation for Tree Planting Festival
By GEORGE CUSTER/Editor/The Herald — Every year since the founding of the Uptown Business and Revitalization Association (UBRA), business owners and residents from around Oakridge gather to spruce up the Uptown District. The cleanup always takes place on a Saturday about two weeks before the annual Oakridge/Westfir Tree Planting Festival[Read More…]
“Okay. What kind of American are you?”
Now there’s a movie, “Civil War,” that projects the trumpian breakdown of America, with breakaway regions and malignant militias. ERIC MORTENSON APR 28 || Substack – About Half Shot I didn’t go see “Civil War,” even though it’s an easy walk down to our charming old neighborhood theater, where[Read More…]