Eugene, Ore. — The City of Oakridge has been selected by the University of Oregon’s Sustainable City Year Program (SCYP) for a two-year partnership. In addition, the City of Bend will participate in a project-based partnership in fall 2024. Based out of the University of Oregon, SCYP helps[Read More…]
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Recent Oakridge graduates see differing futures ahead
By CHAELA CARLSON/for The Herald — Summer is half over. With fall rapidly approaching, our recent graduates must begin to choose their life paths. It can be daunting to take the first step that will impact the rest of our lives. However, that isn’t the case for these four graduates[Read More…]
Lane County Board of Commissioners accept $900,000 state grant to improve communications technology for rural first response services, replace radio tower.
By ANDREW GRIFFIN/for The Herald — The Lane County Board of Commissioners decided in a July 16 meeting to approve a grant from the state of Oregon worth $900,000 to help improve emergency communications technology in Lane County. Funding secured by a joint legislative effort Discussion around the funding started[Read More…]
Westfir teacher and mom is big on organizing summer activities and projects for kids
By JOY KINGSBURY/for The Herald — Amber Meske, Is a caring, innovative Health teacher for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 6th grades at Oakridge Elementary School. As a consequence of the desire to serve the community and help with the children, Amber has organized a special event in Hemlock Park[Read More…]
DFN Launches High-Speed, Fiber Internet Service in Lowell, Oregon
Lowell, Oregon — DFN, a 100% Oregon-owned and operated provider of fiber internet services, is excited to announce the launch of its cutting-edge fiber internet service in Lowell, Oregon. This expansion brings residents and businesses in Lowell access to ultra-fast, reliable internet, enabling them to connect, work, and play like never[Read More…]