By DEAN REA/The Herald — Bryan Cutchen likes a challenge. After retiring from the Navy as a rear admiral, the affable 60-year-old and his wife “Sissy” moved to Oakridge where he has served as city administrator since July 15, 2019. He knew about the issue that has plagued the community[Read More…]
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‘Sissy’ Cutchen challenges Oakridge ‘to save its gem,’ the city administrator
By DEAN REA/The Herald — “Sissy” Cutchen urged Oakridge City Council members Thursday night “to save the gem that it has” in her husband, Bryan Cutchen, who has submitted his resignation as city administrator after being criticized for his attempts to help solve a recurring budget deficit. Cutchen, 60, who[Read More…]
For the record
By DEAN REA/The Herald — Bryan Cutchen was born on March 21, 1961, in Jacksonville, Fla., where his father was a Navy pilot. Bryan’s grandfather had been a machinist mate and Navy Golden Glove boxer. Cutchen graduated in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science degree in nautical science from the[Read More…]
Rob DeHarpport’s outdoor report: Snow skiers and snowmobilers rejoice!
By ROB DEHARPPORT/For The Herald — Better late than never, and as predicted, the big snowstorm has arrived, with more on the way. The anticipated La Nina weather is here, bringing much needed snowpack to the Cascades and Sierra mountains and beyond. Along with those who depend on winter recreation:[Read More…]
Holiday tree lighting and parade of lights brings out crowd, despite humbug weather
GEORGE CUSTER/The Herald — The Grinch might have stolen Christmas in the movie, but he was nowhere to be found last night at Banner Park. Despite the weather being less than cooperative, the crowd seemed unaffected and eagerly awaited the arrival of the parade of lights (and of course Santa[Read More…]