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BCSO Log: Crashes, river responses and sentencing of Corvallis man for sex crimes
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. All calls for service may not be included. The status of incidents might change after further investigation. Locations are approximate. Individuals are identified in the log only if arrested on felony charges. Juveniles are not identified. People arrested or suspected of crimes are considered innocent until proven otherwise.
Benton County Fair & Rodeo Queen shares special bond with mustang
CORVALLIS, Ore. — The Benton County Fair is in full swing and among all the events, music and rides, the 2024 Benton County Rodeo Queen, Naomi Bailey, will be making an appearance. Naomi and her mustang, Ochoco, love each other like a mother and son. Naomi says, "[Ochoco] loves...
Wyden to hold town halls in Philomath, Florence
EUGENE, Ore. — Senator Ron Wyden is coming to both Lane and Benton counties next week as he holds another series of town halls. He'll be in Benton County at 4 p.m. next Thursday at the Philomath High School auditorium. He'll make an appearance at the Florence Events Center...
Historical society implements RSVP system for museum events
The Benton County Historical Society has implemented a ticket reservation system for the public to participate in its various events at the Philomath and Corvallis museums, the organization announced. Jen Waters, development and communications director, said entry to events can still be purchased at the front desk but encourages people...
Benton County Fair & Rodeo shines a light on mustangs
The Benton County Fair & Rodeo is back, offering another space for cowgirls and cowboys to demonstrate their prowess on uncooperative livestock. But this year’s event will also feature a special showcase of certain horses, in particular a tamed mustang named Ochoco, courtesy of this year’s rodeo queen, Naomi Bailey.
Temporary director will permanently serve in Benton health clinics post
Lacey Mollel, a public health official with a career spanning posts in Kansas and Tanzania, will serve as executive director of the Community Health Centers of Benton and Linn Counties. Benton County tapped Mollel in July to permanently head the local government’s network of public, available-to-all health clinics after she...
Corvallis man sentenced to 43 years for sex crimes
A 67-year-old Corvallis man has been sentenced to more than 43 years in prison for sex crimes involving children. Lawrence John Lemaster Sr. was convicted of two counts of first-degree sodomy, 15 counts of first-degree sexual abuse, two counts of second-degree unlawful sexual penetration, and two counts of private indecency.
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