By: Judith Graham – September 21, 2024 || OREGON CAPITAL CHRONICLE Gerri Norington, 78, never wanted to be on her own as she grew old. But her first marriage ended in divorce, and her second husband died more than 30 years ago. When a five-year relationship came to a close in[Read More…]
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6 Tips to Stay on Top of Fraudster’s Latest Tricks
(StatePoint) Identity theft is reportedly a growing threat as fraudsters evolve to be savvier and more sophisticated. There have been more than 1,300 data breaches already in 2024, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center. It’s no surprise an Experian survey found that many consumers are wising up to the[Read More…]
WA districts are banning student cellphone use. Here’s how it’s going
By: Grace Deng – September 23, 2024 || OREGON CAPITAL CHRONICLE When a school district in southwest Washington began a cellphone ban this year, superintendent Asha Riley said teachers and administrators saw positive results right away. Students were talking more to each other in class, she said. One math teacher noted[Read More…]
9/19 Oakridge City Council meeting brings discussion of updates to Floodplain Ordinance, a new grant for the WAC and more
On September 19, the Oakridge City Council held a meeting in which they discussed concerns about Floodplain ordinance updates, the approval of the Oakridge Finance Director’s employment contract, an awarded grant for the Willamette Activity Center (WAC) and more. At the beginning of the meeting, City Administrator James Cleavenger and[Read More…]
All about Oakridge’s new Finance Director, Melody Cornelius
On September 9, a committee organized by Oakridge City Administrator James Cleavenger announced the appointment of the city’s new Finance Director, Melody Cornelius. On September 19, Cornelius’ employment contract was officially approved by the City Council. Cornelius will be replacing the former FD who quit in June. The resignation left[Read More…]