On Sept. 16, good friend Ardene Barnhart joined her friend Jesus in heaven at the age of 89.
September 28, 2016 2:53 p.m. read more..We’re celebrating the return of many new and returning students to Western Oregon University, as classes began this week.
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Dallas Fire & EMS firefighter and chaplain Dave Pederson will be stepping down after 29 years of service to the department.
September 28, 2016 2:27 p.m. read more..The city and school district in Falls City are investigating the pros and cons of options to keep the Wagner Community Library open.
September 28, 2016 2:26 p.m. read more..About 50 people from different service organizations sat around the table on Sept. 14, a group dedicated to cutting through red tape to get services to those in need as quickly as possible.
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A Thursday forum on Measure 97, hosted by the Monmouth-Independence Chamber of Commerce at the Monmouth Public Library, may not have swayed anyone in the audience one way or another, but it set a fine example of how a debate should be run.
September 28, 2016 2:18 p.m. read more..The problem: funding Oregon’s early education, K-12, health care and senior services. The answer?
September 28, 2016 2:13 p.m. read more..
Seven candidates are running for five open seats on the Dallas City Council. Mayor Brian Dalton will run for re-election unopposed.
September 28, 2016 1:54 p.m. read more..Polk County was among a group of partners recognized with the Outstanding Public/Private Partnership award at the Strategic Economic Development Corporation Annual Honors Luncheon earlier this month.
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Dale Derouin is hoping fire brings renewal.
September 28, 2016 noon read more..Kirk David Myrold, the Dallas High School teacher accused of having a relationship with a student, pleaded not guilty to three charges in Polk County Circuit Court Tuesday morning.
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Layer by layer, Bodie Bemrose is stripping off the new and restoring the old at the Taylor’s building at the corner of Monmouth and Main streets.
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Following two hot growing seasons, local winemakers are seeing more of what made Oregon pinot noirs famous coming out for the vineyards.
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The food service program in Dallas School District is supposed to run independently of its partner of two years, Central School District — eventually.
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The Smith Fine Arts Series is back for its 40th season, starting Friday with The Paperboys, Mexican son Jarocho mixed in with Irish Jigs and Reels, and a good dose of country and bluegrass. The series includes six performances this year, with performances through June.
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MONMOUTH — David Ribich has competed on big stages before. But Ribich, a junior cross-country runner at Western Oregon, hasn’t quite found a challenge like the one he had in high school.
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INDEPENDENCE — Central’s football team went on an air raid against South Albany on Friday — and the team’s two Peters led the charge.
September 28, 2016 11 a.m. read more..FALLS CITY — When Anna Lammers stepped onto the volleyball court for the first time as a freshman, she was looking for a way to be more involved in school. The only problem? Lammers was reserved — not two attributes for a successful volleyball player.
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DALLAS — As Dallas’ volleyball team scored the clinching point in a 25-11, 25-16, 25-14 win over Woodburn on Thursday, coach Shana Lavier knew the victory was important.
September 28, 2016 11 a.m. read more..ARCATA, Calif. — Western Oregon’s football team build a 27-point lead before holding off Humboldt State 48-42 on Saturday evening.
September 28, 2016 11 a.m. read more..GERVAIS — Central’s boys and girls cross-country teams finished third at the Mid-Willamette Conference District Preview meet on Sept. 21.
September 28, 2016 11 a.m. read more..DALLAS — Dallas High School’s football team has been running over opponents all season long. That trend continued on Friday as the Dragons defeated Glencoe 51-18.
September 28, 2016 11 a.m. read more..PERRYDALE — Perrydale’s volleyball team defeated C.S. Lewis 25-4, 25-2, 25-8 on Thursday before falling to Heppner and Dufur on Friday.
September 28, 2016 11 a.m. read more..FALLS CITY — Falls City’s football team scored 58 points for the second week in a row. This time, the Mountaineers earned a 58-0 win over Siletz Valley on Friday. Falls City scored a combined 20 points in its first two games.
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The sky over Ash Creek Elementary School got a little more colorful on Sept. 14.
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A vote implementing a business registration program in Dallas has been postponed one month so the city can get the word out to more businesses.
September 25, 2016 5:15 p.m. read more..Community members and the city of Dallas are embarking on making a road map for the city’s economic future.
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Nathan Floyd, Jonah Stork, Zelene Reed, and Chelsi Durham-Rivera need to make their apple tower taller.
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On Saturday at about 10 p.m., Oregon State Police troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of single-vehicle crash on Highway 22 near milepost 14, just west of the Highway 99W interchange, according to a report by OSP.
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An Aloha woman died in an accident Thursday morning at Clow Corner and Highway 99W.
September 25, 2016 5:07 p.m. read more..Thursday's prep sports update.
September 23, 2016 10:44 a.m. read more..With the weather turning colder and the leaves beginning to show their fall colors, it’s the perfect time for some freshly pressed apple cider.
September 22, 2016 4:08 p.m. read more..These Polk County groups would welcome individuals who have time or expertise to volunteer.
September 21, 2016 2:55 p.m. read more..
It’s really difficult to concentrate on those necessary chores such as cleaning and dusting and even fighting that pesky mole that has left yet another mound of dirt overnight in the garden and flower beds (usually the mole wins), when the gorgeous blue skies and warm late summer days lure us to things like long walks and the opportunity to chat with a good friend.
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Six beers went head-to-head during the Homebrew Competition at the Hop & Heritage Festival on Saturday.
September 21, 2016 noon read more..The Independence City Council will consider changes to city codes when it comes to marijuana growing and processing centers inside city limits.
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The Dallas High School teacher and coach charged with sex abuse involving a 17-year-old student will appear in Polk County Circuit Court on Tuesday at 9 a.m. for arraignment.
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Elaina Myrick, 6, doesn’t say much. She has special needs that prevent her from speaking much or walking.
September 21, 2016 noon read more..Members of Polk County and Dallas International Association of Firefighters Local 4196 will be hitting the streets for the Muscular Dystrophy Association Fill the Boot Fundraiser Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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The race for Oregon House District 23 is a rematch between incumbent Republican Rep. Mike Nearman and the man he unseated in a primary election two years ago, Independent Jim Thompson.
September 21, 2016 noon read more..The cities of Monmouth and Independence have both put a measure on the November ballot regarding recreational marijuana sales tax.
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Find yourself immersed in a world of Southern intrigue at Candlestick Production’s premiere, “Burn Barrel,” by Nathaniel Dunaway, running Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
September 21, 2016 noon read more..The Falls City City Council agreed to send a letter to the Polk County Board of Commissioners requesting the county pave Bridgeport Road.
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The city of Falls City is looking into forming a volunteer panel to judge code enforcement cases.
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The weather didn’t cooperate for the Hop & Heritage Festival on Friday and Saturday in Independence.
September 21, 2016 noon read more..Here are the top entries in the Cooking with Beer Contest
September 21, 2016 noon read more..DALLAS — Dallas’ volleyball squad picked up its first league win in dramatic fashion on Thursday. The Dragons defeated Silverton 25-17, 23-25, 25-22, 12-25, 17-15 in a back-and-forth affair.
September 21, 2016 11 a.m. read more..MONMOUTH — Western Oregon’s volleyball team defeated Central Washington 25-19, 22-25, 25-22, 23-25, 15-13 on Saturday to earn its first home win of the season.
September 21, 2016 11 a.m. read more..PORTLAND — The Central football team picked up its first win of the season after defeating Glencoe 50-26 on Friday.
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INDEPENDENCE — Some athletes grow up idolizing the superstars of a sport. It was far more personal for Central senior Tony Rincon.
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DALLAS — They are the unsung heroes on the gridiron.
September 21, 2016 11 a.m. read more..PERRYDALE — Perrydale’s volleyball team is on a mission to grow up on the court as quickly as possible.
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DALLAS — Officially, Dallas’ girls soccer team’s match against McNary on Thursday will go down as a 1-0 loss.
September 21, 2016 11 a.m. read more..FALLS CITY — Falls City’s volleyball team lost a pair of Casco League matches last week. The Mountaineers fell to Perrydale 25-13, 25-13, 25-20 on Sept. 13 and Willamette Valley Christian 25-20, 25-8, 25-11 on Thursday.
September 21, 2016 11 a.m. read more..PERRYDALE — Perrydale’s football team defeated Mitchell 60-0 on Friday night in the Pirates’ Special District 4 opener.
September 21, 2016 11 a.m. read more..FOOTBALL: Dallas 20, Silverton 13. Tanner Earhart scores two touchdowns as the Dragons improve to 3-0.
September 16, 2016 11:38 p.m. read more..BOYS SOCCER: Central 9, Cascade 0.
September 15, 2016 10:41 p.m. read more..On Sept. 3, Aaron and Virginia Burbank’s old house on Gage Road burned to the ground.
September 14, 2016 4:36 p.m. read more..Thanks to television, the internet, good old radio and seemingly endless robo-calls via our home and cellphones, even those of us who are political junkies are becoming weary of the constant he said/she said of presidential politics.
September 14, 2016 4:34 p.m. read more..Dallas police officers have arrested a Dallas High School teacher and coach on sex abuse charges following an investigation.
September 14, 2016 4:28 p.m. read more..
If you like what is happening in Oregon’s craft beer industry now, you might want to thank a homebrewer.
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Scores from last year’s second round of Smarter Balanced tests in Polk County schools saw improvement — and some fall off — compared to the first year.
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Salem resident Laura Morett (R) is challenging incumbent Paul Evans (D) to represent House District 20 in the Capitol.
September 14, 2016 noon read more..The Dallas Aquatic Center is closed this week for maintenance.
September 14, 2016 noon read more..The Community Services Consortium will serve Polk County at the Henry Hill Education Support Center, 750 S. Fifth St., Independence.
September 14, 2016 noon read more..The remodel and reopening of the Blue Garden on Main Street in downtown Dallas is on hold — for the moment.
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A project that would redirect some of the traffic using Doaks Ferry Road to increase safety will cost significantly more than the $2.1 million the state has available for Polk County to complete it.
September 14, 2016 noon read more..With 24/7 access to news, it may be tough to sift between the wheat and the chaff.
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The results are in for the most recent round of Smarter Balanced assessments, and it’s a mixed bag.
September 14, 2016 noon read more..In the 2010 Census, Falls City showed a low- to moderate-income level of 48.1 percent — bad news for the city’s efforts to upgrade its aging wastewater system.
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Caleb Harris and the staff at Whitworth Elementary School have an overarching goal of making school relevant for children.
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Results from testing on Dallas High School’s track revealed this it is harder that International Association of Athletic Federations (IAAF) guidelines.
September 14, 2016 noon read more..The Dallas School Board approved Superintendent Michelle Johnstone’s first year performance evaluation and a 3 percent raise Monday.
September 14, 2016 noon read more..Lonnie Leon Larson, 26, a transient, was arrested on Thursday after a chase that started in Monmouth and ended in Salem.
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The city of Dallas hopes to put the new Dallas Senior Center project out to bid this fall, if the schedule goes to plan.
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MONMOUTH — What attracts an athlete to cross-country?
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INDEPENDENCE — Trailing 6-0 in the fifth and final set against South Albany on Thursday, Central’s volleyball team didn’t panic. They weren’t frustrated, despite seeing a 2-0 lead evaporate. In fact, they were the opposite.
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FALLS CITY — The start of Falls City’s football team’s season has not gone according to plan. Injuries to several players, including starters Jeremy Labrado (quarterback) and Noah Sickles has left the Mountaineers to play at less than full strength — without an idea on when they will return. A 54-12 loss to Dufur on Friday was the latest setback.
September 14, 2016 11 a.m. read more..EUGENE — Midway through the fourth quarter of Dallas’ football team’s 63-35 win over North Eugene on Friday, a coach approached senior running back Tanner Earhart to tell him how many yards he had rushed for.
September 14, 2016 11 a.m. read more..FALLS CITY — Falls City’s volleyball team remained undefeated after beating C.S. Lewis and Jewell last week.
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MONMOUTH — Western Oregon’s David Ribich led the men’s cross-country team by winning the Ash Creek Invitational on Friday.
September 14, 2016 11 a.m. read more..Perrydale’s volleyball squad defeated Lowell three sets to one on Friday afternoon.
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DALLAS — From the time he began playing soccer in second grade, Dallas junior Danny Walker has always been about the attack.
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MONMOUTH — Central junior Bailie Hartford led the Panthers’ girls cross-country team to an 11th-place finish at the Ash Creek Cross-Country Festival on Saturday.
September 14, 2016 11 a.m. read more..DALLAS — The Polk Pedalers Bicycle Club will hold a 40-mile ride on Saturday.
September 14, 2016 12:22 a.m. read more..BOYS SOCCER: Central defeated North Marion 6-2. Tony Rincon scored three goals. Jose Herrera added two goals and Jaime Becerra scored once.
September 13, 2016 11:39 p.m. read more..
Costumes are optional, but a healthy sense of humor is must.
September 9, 2016 1:57 p.m. read more..INDEPENDENCE -- Tickets are on sale for the Friends of Panther Baseball Auction on Sept. 17 at Eola Hills Wine Cellar in Rickreall.
September 8, 2016 1:51 p.m. read more..
Buzz Brazeau is settling in for the school year in a new office.
September 7, 2016 1:43 p.m. read more..A Falls City woman was arrested on multiple charges following a Saturday afternoon accident on Teal Creek Road near Falls City.
September 7, 2016 1:38 p.m. read more..Polk County Community Corrections lists these individuals as “most wanted” for September.
September 7, 2016 1:37 p.m. read more..Excitement reigned at the Pedee Women’s Club at the sight of so many quilts that came in for the club’s inaugural quilt show this Friday and Saturday at the clubhouse.
September 7, 2016 1:15 p.m. read more..Get out the stadium blankets and be ready to celebrate Western Oregon University’s first home football game of the season Saturday at 1 p.m., when our Wolves meet Central Washington University at McArthur Stadium.
September 7, 2016 1:12 p.m. read more..
Whether it comes in a Pokemon Go lunch bag, Spiderman lunch box, or a brown paper sack, the meal you send to school with your child must be packed with care and consideration.
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Community notebook for Sept. 7: Caterpillar employee potluck; Heritage Museum to host centennial wagon train event; National Day of Service project set for Saturday; Jazz festival Sunday at vineyard; Freedom from smoking class offered; Polk County Master Gardeners to meet Sept. 14; Ash Creek Arts Center family art class Saturday; Young Eagles rally on Saturday; MI Chamber forum set for Sept. 14; Dallas Church to host guitar clinic.
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Letters to the editor, Sept. 7:‘Survivor’ not qualified for office; Road upgrades needed for safety; Kudos to Todahl: skate park hero; Thompson right choice for District; Great Music in the Park, Monmouth; A veteran’s last trip to state fair; ‘No’ vote for Trump.
September 7, 2016 12:54 p.m. read more..Polk County Fire District No. 1 responded to a commercial structure fire at Chase Bar and Grill on Thursday morning.
September 7, 2016 12:40 p.m. read more..News in brief: Four arrested in Dallas meth bust; Orchestra accepts new members; ‘Marketplace’ sold back to city; Dallas DHS building complete; Hill to read from book examining race; Free trees to new Arbor Day; members; Thompson to host town hall on Monday; MV Advancements celebrates 50 years.
September 7, 2016 12:39 p.m. read more..Candidates have finished collecting signatures and have accepted — or will soon — their nominations for local offices.
September 7, 2016 12:34 p.m. read more..
In November, Central School District will ask for a $26 million bond to improve facilities, from expanding classroom space to adding gyms.
September 7, 2016 12:33 p.m. read more..
Monmouth-Independence Networks may start providing services to the city of Jefferson, said Don Patten, general manager of Minet.
September 7, 2016 12:29 p.m. read more..
Maria Drennen has a brick in her office at Oakdale Heights Elementary School.
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Stepping into BG’s Bar-B-Que can be dangerous to your stomach, causing cravings for smoked goodness served with homemade sides from cheesy taters to coleslaw.
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Andy Rommel, the new director at Wagner Community Library in Falls City, wants the library to be a place of community pride and inspiration.
September 7, 2016 12:10 p.m. read more..
Friends have been telling Chris Lillegard that retirement will grow on him. The longtime Dallas attorney isn’t buying it yet.
September 7, 2016 12:08 p.m. read more..INDEPENDENCE — Central’s football team dropped a thriller to Bend, falling 26-24 on Friday.
September 7, 2016 11 a.m. read more..PERRYDALE — Perrydale’s volleyball team lost a trio of matches last week. The Pirates fell to East Linn Christian 25-13, 25-13, 25-21 and to Delphian 25-19, 20-25, 19-25, 25-16, 15-8 on Aug. 30 before losing to Willamette Valley Christian 25-20, 25-22, 25-17 on Thursday.
September 7, 2016 11 a.m. read more..PORTLAND — Falls City’s volleyball squad opened its season with a 21-25, 17-25, 25-20, 25-23, 15-12 victory over Portland Waldorf on Aug. 30. Stats were not available as of press time.
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DALLAS — The ground and pound is back.
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INDEPENDENCE — For Central’s girls soccer team, a tie never felt so good. The Panthers finished 0-12-0 in 2015. Trailing North Salem 1-0 midway through the second half on Thursday, Central was looking for a spark.
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PERRYDALE — New coach, same goal.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Western Oregon’s football team opened the 2016 season with a big statement. The Wolves defeated Division I Sacramento State 38-30 on Saturday.
September 7, 2016 11 a.m. read more..McKAY — Dallas’ volleyball squad went 1-2 at the McKay Tournament on Saturday. The Dragons defeated McKay 25-18, 25-11 before falling to Hood River Valley twice, 25-20, 25-21 and 29-27, 21-25, 15-7.
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Dallas’ girls soccer team kicked off its 2016 season with a 7-0 win over Redmond on Saturday.
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Dallas will not appeal a fine or a suspension at OSAA’s Executive Board meeting on Sept. 12 for a rule of two violation.
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Quick hits for Aug. 31: WOU XC picked fourth, sixth; Cross Creek men’s club results; Fall Sports Guide coming Sept. 7
September 1, 2016 3:32 p.m. read more..
The Panther Club has long played an integral role behind the scenes for Central athletics.
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Dallas’ adult recreation program is ready to get in the Halloween spirit with the Glow Run, set for Oct. 15 at 7:15 p.m.
September 1, 2016 3:23 p.m. read more..
Western Oregon’s football team boasts one of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference’s most talented — and deepest — rosters.
September 1, 2016 3:20 p.m. read more..
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