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What does OSU Extension do?
Many in our community have had experience with one or more of the Oregon State University Extension agencies but may not realize the depth of the programs they support. Nicole Strong, OSU Central Regional Director recently gave an overview at the Jefferson County Commissioners meeting. It included: 4-H Youth Development Horse Showmanship Clinics in fall...
Simmelink appointed to CO Regional Solutions Advisory Committee
Jefferson County Commissioner Kelly Simmelink Appointed by Governor Tina Kotek to the Central Oregon Regional Solutions Advisory Committee. Commissioner Kelly Simmelink has been appointed to the Central Oregon Regional Solutions Advisory Committee to be the County representative. The Association of Oregon Counties Board of Directors recommended his appointment to Governor Kotek. The appointment runs through June 30, 2026. “I am honored to be selected to represent the three counties in...
Bill and Helen Houts named Fourth of July Grand Marshals
The Madras-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Independence Day parade and celebration is Thursday at Sahalee Park, with the parade kicking off at 10 a.m. Bill and Helen Houts, long-time Madras residents and community members, have been named the parade’s Grand Marshals. Bill grew up in Madras, while Helen is from Cottonwood, California. While attending Shasta College in Redding, she met Bill, who attended Oregon State University and was in town...
Brush fire warns of firework danger
At about 10 p.m. Friday, June 28 a fire broke out near the Madras Skate Park, and quickly grew to a third of an acre in size. The cause, children setting off illegal fireworks. The fire was called in by a neighbor who saw the almost four-foot flames from her house. Jefferson County Fire and EMS, along with the Madras Police Department responded, put out the fire, and three juveniles were cited by the PD. ...
Crews respond to blaze that guts main portion of Oregon home
CENTRAL OREGON — Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue along with crews from Redmond Fire, Cloverdale Fire and Jefferson County Fire & EMS responded to a residence on SW Sage Hen Road for a reported explosion and structure fire Saturday night. According to Crooked River Ranch Fire, the fire...
Fourth of July brings fun to Jefferson County
The Fourth of July brings multiple patriotic events to the county, with a full day of activities at Sahalee Park, a parade in Gateway, and an evening of local fireworks. The events at Sahalee Park are sponsored by the Madras Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, and with breakfast by the Madras Elks BPOE and the Todd Beamer Memorial Run at 7 a.m. At 9 a.m. awards for the run will be given. ...
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