By GEORGE CUSTER/Editor/The Herald — Graduating from high school is a big deal. It’s not just that you’ve completed the required 12 years of education, you most likely are 18 years of age (some of you a little older, some a little younger). This age also implies that you are[Read More…]
Lowell/Jasper/Fall Creek
04/19/24 – 24-2030 – LANE COUNTY SHERIFF’S SEARCH & RESCUE, MARINE PATROL CONDUCTS FIRST WATER RESCUE OF THE SEASON AT LOOKOUT POINT LAKE
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[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[Read More…]
News Release: Emergency response team shares soil-burn severity map and research from Lookout Fire
Springfield, Ore. – Oct. 5, 2023 — Today, an Emergency Response Team of resource specialists released their findings on the Lookout Fire, Horse Creek, and Pothole fires burned areas, following field surveys and assessments. The Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) Team is an Emergency Response program aimed at managing imminent, unacceptable risks[Read More…]
Karaoke remains alive and well (and popular) in the Upper Willamette
By BEN OLSON/For The Herald — I’ve been enjoying this last blast of summer. We get six hours of 90 degrees with temperatures dropping back to comfortable as soon as the sun dips below the horizon. The mornings are brisk as the dog takes me for my walk. Watching the[Read More…]
JOB OPENING: The City of Westfir is now accepting applications for the Relief City Operator position, which is primarily water and wastewater management. Seeking an individual with flexible work hours and/or the desire to obtain training for Class 1 certification in collection and treatment for wastewater, and Class 1 certification as Operator for Water in both treatment and distribution. This is a part-time position that requires an individual to work weekend and holiday shifts. The wage range is from $16–$17, based on experience. Application and job description are available at https://www.ci.westfir.or.us/?
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