[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 Institute and Orchid Health. “I […]
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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 weekend. A little rain never […]
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 they sell good beer that […]
Read more...Plant sale supports CTE and FFA programs at Pleasant Hill HS
By ANGELA WHITE/for The Herald — The Pleasant Hill High School agricultural CTE program and FFA chapter are hosting our annual plant sale May 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the high school greenhouse. We have a variety of plants potted hanging baskets, perennials, herbs, vegetable starts, and flowers. All of these items […]
Read more...Build Your Dream Downtown workshop well attended by cross-section of citizens
By GEORGE CUSTER/Editor/The Herald — A first meeting of a workshop that was held in the Oakridge Museum was well attended. Also in attendance were key persons from several of the area’s volunteer groups. The group’s reps got together for the idea of inviting the workshop to Oakridge’s Uptown District. The Theme: Build Your Own […]
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