Local News
Power failure affects 1,350 in mid-valley
A mysterious and meandering power failure near a downed power
line at Second Street and Tyler Avenue in Corvallis appeared to be
at the center of a widespread Wednesday evening power failure.
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Property values fall 7 percent in Linn
Linn County property values went down about 7 percent on average
in 2009, according to County Assessor Mark Noakes.
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A new face at Sweet Home festival
SWEET HOME — Erin Regrutto answers a barrage of cell phone calls
as she watches the first sections of security fencing being
installed behind Sweet Home High School.
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Albany says: Our finances are open book
If Bell, Calif., had put its finances online the way Albany
does, maybe the city in Los Angeles County would not have got in
trouble.
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Cemetery board offers reward to nab urn thieves
LEBANON — Providing information leading to the arrest and
conviction of the people who stole human remains from a Lebanon
cemetery could earn you $1,500.
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Seniors still at risk, Linn board hears
Programs that help Linn County seniors and persons with
disabilities remain in their homes were given a financial reprieve
by the Legislative E-board last week, but the fix is only
temporary, Gale Bla
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Brownsville manager to set up records fee
BROWNSVILLE — Until now, the city of Brownsville hasn’t worried
much about copying public documents. According to City
Administrator Scott McDowell, not many people ask.
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Five dozen vendors on tap for SH art fair
SWEET HOME — Nearly 70 vendors are registered for the ninth
annual Oregon Jamboree in Sweet Home Arts & Crafts Fair,
according to City Manager Craig Martin.
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Hazard plan draft available
A draft version of the updated Linn County Natural Hazards
Mitigation Plan is available for public viewing and comment on the
Linn County website http://www.co.linn.or.us/ through Tuesday,
Aug. 24.
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Four SH council positions up for election in November
SWEET HOME — Residents interested in running for any of four
city council seats up for election on the November ballot have
until Tuesday, Aug. 24, to file.
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Swim discount cards still available
Discount punch cards are still available for Albany children to
use the pool at Swanson Park this summer.
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Deadline to file for city council in Lebanon is Friday
LEBANON — Residents have until Friday, July 30, to file for
several positions on the city council that will be on the November
ballot.
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Magnitude 5.3 earthquake reported off Oregon coast
COOS BAY (AP) — A magnitude 5.3 earthquake was reported off the
Oregon coast Wednesday morning.
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Linn animal care fund is in the red
If you’d like to help ensure that injured pets picked up by law
enforcement officers get the veterinary care they need, dear Abbie
has some simple instructions for you:
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Oregon Youth Authority staffer honored
Colynn Elder, a juvenile parole and probation officer working
with youth in Linn, Benton and Lincoln counties, has been honored
for exemplary service to the Oregon Youth Authority and the youth
the ag
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Lebanon creates new budget panel
LEBANON — An unexpected $500,000 to $600,000 income shortfall
has prompted formation of a Budget Oversight Committee, only weeks
after the city council adopted the 2010-2011 budget.
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Crews remove fire fuels
Free to homeowners, the service is paid for by a county grant
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