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Sundown at the Headwaters of the Mighty Willamette
GLORIA BATES OF OAKRIDGE made this photo from the deck of her home just as the sun plopped behind the wintery slopes of Larison Ridge on the southern outskirts of the community. The Middle Fork of the Willamette River flows through the floor of this canyon, where the town is[Read More…]
Here’s how to ‘attend’ virtual hearing on Old Hazeldell Quarry proposal
The Lane County Board of Commissioners’ remand hearing on the Old Hazeldell Quarry proposal is set for 1:30 p.m. today via webcast. To view it go online to lanecounty.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=3585881&pageId=7842434
One-Horse Open Sleigh Helps Keep Odell Lodge Riding High This Winter
As Odell Lake Lodge has adjusted to survive during the pandemic, some hard-working former Budweiser Clydesdales have come galloping to the rescue
Oakridge School Superintendent Appears Likely to Keep Job After Pledging Better Communication
But Teachers and a Group of Parents Dismiss a Consultant’s Conclusion and Say They Aren’t Convinced the Embattled Administrator Will Improve Things