By ANDREW GRIFFIN/for The Herald — During the Oakridge City Council meeting held on September 5, 2024, the Council discussed upcoming planning for a potential consolidation of the Oakridge and Hazeldell fire departments, the upcoming appointment of a new Finance Director and more. One key decision made during the meeting[Read More…]
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First annual Rods at the Ridge car show comes to Oakridge on August 18
On Sunday, August 18, the car restoration business Artistic Customs hosted their first annual Rods at the Ridge car show. Locals and visitors flocked, entering and viewing a number of vintage vehicles as well as enjoying food from vendors such as the food truck Keep Calm and Eat Tacos. Ken[Read More…]
The 16th Annual Oakridge Keg and Cask Festival held on August 10 is a tribute to the fundraiser’s success
On August 10, 2024, the skies cleared sufficiently enough to allow the16th Annual Oakridge Keg and Cask Festival to be held on East First Street from 3p.m. to 11p.m. It was an open invitation to people to shop, dine and taste some mighty fine brews in the heart of the[Read More…]
August 1 Oakridge City Council meeting discusses fires, new STAR Voting system and refunds for local events.
On August 1, 2024, the Oakridge City Council held a meeting in which they discussed fire safety, the prospect of refunding canceled local events and the adoption of a resolution to put the use of the STAR voting on November ballots. At the beginning of the meeting, Mayor Bryan Cutchen[Read More…]
Press Release: Oakridge’s Willamette Activity Center to Become Resilience Hub with $3.2 Million in New Funding
The following is a direct republishing of a press release from Sarah Altemus-Pope and August Reed of South Willamette Solutions OAKRIDGE, OR – The City of Oakridge will receive $3.2 million to renovate the Willamette Activity Center (WAC), a crucial community center that has served Oakridge since 1980. This includes[Read More…]