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St. Charles Health System announced the first round of grant recipients aimed at reducing feelings of loneliness and social isolation while fostering a sense of

Eastern Oregon University: Where Success is More Than Just Talk – Realizing Career Aspirations LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) doesn’t just talk about student and career success; it’s deeply ingrained in the institution’s mission. Whether you’re a recent high school graduate, an adult returning to education, or an online learner, EOU is […]

EOU grad is 4th generation teacher, ‘the tradition will continue’ LA GRANDE, Ore. – Continuing a family tradition that goes back four generations, Eastern Oregon University (EOU) graduate Betsy Rochell, ‘23, will step into a classroom in the fall of 2023 to continue a deep-rooted passion for shaping young minds.  Rochelle will follow in the […]

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Grants for Madras Elementary and Warm Springs K-8 will support creation of a makerspace and athletic programs

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Delta variant invades county County, state and federal health authorities rethink protection protocols The highly contagious COVID delta variant on the rise throughout the country has invaded Jefferson County, too. "Over 80% of the new cases seem to be linked to the new delta variant," says Jefferson County Public Health Director Michael Baker. When Oregons Governor Kate Brown lifted COVID restrictions at the end of June, the delta variant represented only 12% of coronavirus infecti...

100 YEARS AGO January 27, 1921 Sheriff H. C. Topping last Monday morning swooped down on Mr. and Mrs. J.O. Jones who live on Dry Creek, about 25 miles from Madras, and who, it was alleged were engaged in the illicit brewing of whiskey at the R.P. Harvey place about a quarter of a mile from the Jones place. In addition to about two quarts of the far-famed "shine," he brought to Madras a copper still of about 25 or 30 gallons capacity and left at the place about 35 gallons of raisin mash. The sti...

City of Madras gets $300,000 sidewalk grant Seventh Street by Madras Elementary to see improvements through Safe Routes to School The walk to Madras Elementary will soon be safer, thanks to a grant from the Oregon Department of Transportation. The grant is part of a program called "Safe Routes to Schools." With $300,000 from Oregon Department of Transportation, the City of Madras will work on both sides of a two-block section of sidewalk on Seventh Street from B Street to D Street. "Im...