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Suspected Madras drug dealer arrested at work; raid on car, home turn up meth, fake Oxycodone pills with fentanyl
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A long-term drug trafficking investigation led to the arrest of a Madras man working at a retail store late Friday afternoon and a raid on his car and home that turned up a commercial quantity of methamphetamine and fake Oxycodone tablets containing fentanyl, officials said. After several days of surveillance, the The post Suspected Madras drug dealer arrested at work; raid on car, home turn up meth, fake Oxycodone pills with fentanyl appeared first on KTVZ.
Mistake in PGE's taxes causing pain to local districts
Portland General Electric, by far the county’s largest tax-payer, overpaid its 2023-24 taxes by $1.8 million, and now local districts are having to provide refunds. Across the state the utility company’s tax correction is affecting tax districts, but as PGE is by far the largest tax payer in Jefferson County, local tax districts are hit harder. The funding hit is causing consternation and mild panic, especially at some of the smaller districts, certainly at the cash-strapped Madras Aquatic Center Recreation District. Executive Director Courtney Snead...
Madras man arrested for commerical quantities of fentanyl and methamphetamine
A Madras man is now facing charges related to the trafficking of controlled substances after the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team executed a two search warrants in Jefferson County. On July 19th, 2024, around 4:30 p.m., the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team concluded a long-term investigation and surveillance operation with...
Looking Back: Advocating for Deschutes Irrigation Project in 1924
100 YEARS AGO July 17, 1924 In creating the plains of Jefferson County, nature must have foreseen the future needs of man for the North Unit of the Deschutes Irrigation project has been provided with natural drainage, with a rich sandy loam soil, with a favorable climate and a feasible water supply. Pioneers have settled...
Crooked River Ranch brush fire threatens homes, prompts evacuations; multi-agency task force stops blaze at 8 acres
CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) – A fast-moving brush fire brought numerous firefighters to Crooked River Ranch early Thursday evening and prompted evacuations and call-up of a multi-agency task force that stopped the blaze at just over eight acres. The Quail Fire, as it was named, was reported around...
Fair Goers Should Take Health Precautions In Livestock Exhibits
SALEM, OR -- Central Oregon's county fair season kicks off next weekend. The Jefferson County Fair runs July 24-27 in Madras. The Deschutes County Fair is July 31-August 4 in Redmond. And, the Crook County Fair is August 7-10 in Prineville. Visitors to livestock exhibits are encouraged to take health precautions, to prevent spreading bacteria and viruses to other animals or humans.
Murdock Trust Awards $500K to COCC’s “Growing Together” Campaign
(Architect’s rendering depicts a health care training space in the expanded COCC Madras campus | Rendering courtesy of COCC) On the heels of the June 17 groundbreaking ceremony, and with Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company contracted for the project, Central Oregon Community College’s (COCC) Madras campus transformation made another major stride with the announcement that the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust would be awarding an incredible $500,000 grant to COCC’s “Growing Together” capital campaign. The grant supports the portion of the facility that will house COCC’s nursing, certified nursing assistant and medical assistant programs on the Madras campus.
Fresh Harvest Food Kit program expands to Madras Community Food Pantry
Each prepared food kit includes a recipe, and all the ingredients, including local produce, and serves of family of four. 20 kits are available to the public each week through Oct 16. Fresh Harvest Food Kit program expands to Madras Community Food Pantry. Access to fresh, local food is getting...
Jefferson Co. Invites Public To Tour Empty Animal Shelter
MADRAS, OR -- Jefferson County is at odds with the former manager of its animal shelter, and County Commissioners want the public to come tour the facility. Earlier this year, Rockn EZ Rescue Ranch announced it would end its county contract on June 30th, after financial talks broke down. Jefferson County Commissioners have been heavily criticized over the last several months for their handling of negotiations with the nonprofit. Commissioners are now trying to defend themselves.
Mule deer doe killed, left to waste in Jefferson County
(Graphic image) A mule deer doe was illegally taken and left to waste in the Madras area last month, OSP said. Mule deer doe killed, left to waste in Jefferson County. Oregon State Police are asking for the public's help to find whoever was behind the illegal take and waste of a mule deer doe in Jefferson County.
Mule deer doe killed, left to waste in Jefferson County
Oregon State Police are asking for the public's help to find whoever was behind the illegal take and waste of a mule deer doe in Jefferson County. OSP Fish and Wildlife said the doe was found in the area of NW Hart Street in Madras on June 13 after it was shot with an arrow. The doe likely had been killed the same day and left to waste. The specific location where it was shot is unknown, OSP said.
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