We are hurting : Rural fire district faces challenges six months after wildfire
With a large part of their tax base gone, volunteer firefighters with the Idanha-Detroit Fire District are worried about the future. Author: Christine Pitawanich Updated: 7:54 PM PST March 9, 2021
IDANHA, Ore. This week marks six months since fire tore through parts of Oregon and the Santiam Canyon. In many cities, including Detroit, charred debris is still visible.
But there is some good news for Detroit, where city leaders say just this week water is starting to get turned on and people are waiting to get their meters turned on as well. It s not drinkable or to be used for a shower, rather for things like flushing a toilet. It’s a start in the right direction.
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THURSDAY
Food distribution, by appointment, food pantry, North Corvallis Ministry Center, 5050 NE Elliott Circle. Call 541-220-1040 to arrange a time to pick up a box of food.
Philomath Community Services Food Bank and June s Kids Kloset, 9 a.m. to noon, 360 S. Ninth St., Philomath. Information: 541-929-2499.
Polk County DA: No criminal charges in Selma Pierce’s death
The car crash killed the prominent community activist and philanthropist. Husband Bud Pierce called it a perfect tragedy. Author: Saphara Harrell (Salem Reporter) Published: 9:51 AM PST March 8, 2021 Updated: 9:54 AM PST March 8, 2021
SALEM, Ore. Selma Pierce and her son Michael were out for an evening walk in early December less than a half mile from her west Salem home when she entered Doaks Ferry Road to cross the street.
The sun had set on the chilly day, with a temperature around 42 degrees as the pair walked out of their neighborhood toward a road that leads to Highway 22 from the steep hills of west Salem.
No charges for driver who struck, killed Selma Pierce, DA says oregonlive.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from oregonlive.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
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SUNDAY
Food distribution, by appointment, food pantry, North Corvallis Ministry Center, home of the Gathering Church, 5050 NE Elliott Circle. Call the church office at 541-220-1040 to make arrangements to pick up a box of food.
Corvallis Men s Shelter, 211 SE Chapman Place. Now serving men and women in need during the COVID emergency. Food, showers and laundry available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; hot meal served from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; overnight shelter not available.