By PETER WONG/Oregon Capital Bureau — Oregon will spend more than $4.5 million from a new federal grant, one of four in the nation, to improve its reach to people who have trouble obtaining unemployment benefits. Acting Director David Gerstenfeld said the grant will enable the Oregon Employment Department to[Read More…]
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5 Rivers Group hears from Forest Service on issue of non-recreational camping in nearby woods
By BEN OLSON/For The Herald — Ten members of the Oakridge-based 5 Rivers Group met with representatives of the Forest Service on Tuesday to discuss the letter of concern and petition which had been submitted to the local ranger. The members had an opportunity to hear from the district ranger[Read More…]
‘Sail away from safe harbor,’ excellent advice at any age
I have often bragged that “I never let my schooling interfere with my education,” which is patterned after a comment by the humorist Mark Twain. This statement certainly applied to my undergraduate scholastic record. I vividly recall starting to enter an English literature classroom in college, then pausing in the[Read More…]
Public invited to suggest how OSU Extension should prioritize services
By BEN OLSON/For the Herald — Lane County residents are invited to help determine how to allocate property tax receipts for various Oregon State University programs. In May of 2021, voters overwhelmingly approved an increase in a property tax that helps to fund Extension services. In 2016, voters approved a[Read More…]
Bryan Cutchen shares personal report card about his experience as Oakridge’s city administrator
By DEAN REA/Editor/The Herald — Oakridge residents were enjoying a mild summer when Bryan Cutchen reported for work as the city administrator on July 15, 2019. The Lane Council of Governments had wrapped up recruiting this retired Navy rear-admiral. During his military career, Cutchen amassed more than 5,000 hours flying[Read More…]
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