On April 19th around noon, Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue and Marine Patrol deputies were dispatched to a report of a 59-year-old male in the water at Lookout Point Lake. The male had fallen out of his kayak but was wearing a lifejacket. He was unable to get back in the boat, however, and […]
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LCSO Case #24-0420 – Search Warrant at illegal marijuana grow leads to fentanyl, firearms
News Release from Lane Co. Sheriff’s Office Posted on FlashAlert: March 19th, 2024 7:38 AM On Friday, March 15th, Lane County Sheriff’s deputies executed two search warrants related to a large-scale illegal marijuana grow operation. The illegal grow was located in the 37000 block of Highway 58, Pleasant Hill, and the owner lived in the 5100 […]
Read more...ROAD CLOSURE: OFFICE COVERED BRIDGE (WESTFIR)
News Release from Lane Co. Government Posted on FlashAlert: March 18th, 2024 9:52 AM Road Name: Old Mill Road Location: Office Covered Bridge Begin Closure: Milepost 0.00 End Closure: Milepost 0.09 Dates and times: Saturday, March 30, 2024, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Alternate routes: None Reason for closure: City of Westfir Easter Egg Hunt […]
Read more...Letter to the editor
I appreciate the time & effort Ben Olson dedicates to his writings for the Herald. His research & reporting on his latest article about abandoned vehicles is absolutely wonderful. Ben also regularly updates the musical offerings around town for the Herald. We are fortunate to have Ben volunteering his time & skill for the Herald. […]
Read more...Major Lowell housing development advances
By FERGUS MCCLAIN/for The Herald — A joint meeting of the Lowell City Council and Planning Commission gave “conceptual preliminary approval” to a 52-unit proposed development of apartments and houses on the city’s north hillside last night. Developer Ledbetter Investments pledged to address questions raised about stormwater management and parking in their next phase of […]
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