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MEWA’s GED Success Stories
MEWA’s GED program offers a crucial lifeline for students who have fallen behind in credit. The GED (General Education Diploma) program started during World War II to help returning servicemen complete their high school education. Since the 1940s, the GED program has been essential for those unable to complete their high school diplomas to enter the workforce, go to community college, or get trade apprenticeships. MEWA’s GED program is especially...
Enhanced boat patrols on lakes July 4-6
OREGON – Oregon is enhancing patrols on lakes in the state this 4th of July weekend looking for impaired boaters. Sheriff Offices across Oregon and the Oregon State Police will be participating in Operation Dry Water July 4 – 6. The State says impaired boaters will face serious penalties. Consequences of Boating Under the Influence (BUI) include possible jail time, a $6,250 fine and possible loss of boating privileges. Over 100 law enforcement boats will be participating in Operation Dry Water throughout the state.
At Long Last — A Festival
Paintings and images are neatly lined up on the floor and leaning against walls in early June, days away from being hung for exhibit. Two exhibitions opened June 21 and will be on display through July 19 at Maude Kerns Art Center. Michael Fisher, the center’s executive director, talks with pride about the exhibits and to the growing array of classes and programs at Maude Kerns since the pandemic restrictions were lifted.
Families, kids and critters had a roaring good time at the Oregon Zoo Member Appreciation Night
The Here is Oregon Community Connections team had a roaring good time at the Oregon Zoo Member Appreciation Night. Zoo Members enjoyed back-to-back Zookeeper Talks, raffle prizes drawn at the amphitheater, discounts on food, beverage, and merchandise and live entertainment. The Here is Oregon photo booth was lucky enough to...
Teatro Grattacielo to Present World Premiere of ‘Beyond the Horizon’
Teatro Grattacielo is set to present the world premiere of “Beyond the Horizon,” based on Nobel laureate Eugene O’Neill’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play. The premiere will take place on Sept. 15, 2024 at at LA MAMA Shares. The world premiere will be a first for Teatro Grattacielo...
LTD launches initiatives aimed at helping homeless riders
Eugene Station will now offer housing services to riders along with a community relations liaison. LTD starts several new initiatives focused on well-being of riders. LTD's Eugene Station will now offer additional services to riders while having a full time Community Resource Liaison.
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Eugene police seize 20 pounds of methamphetamine in search warrant
EUGENE, Ore. – Eugene police said their Street Crimes Unit was able to keep 20 pounds of methamphetamine off the streets after a search warrant broke up a drug deal on Monday. According to the Eugene Police Department, on July 1, officers from the EPD Street Crimes Unit, Special...
Demolition of Cascade Middle School now underway
EUGENE, Ore. – Out with the old, in with the new, as they say. The second-oldest building in Eugene’s Bethel School District is being reduced to dust. Demolition work is currently underway on Cascade Middle School, which was built in 1955, and a new school has been built to replace it. The new school, which was built right next door to the 69-year-old building, will be ready for students to move into it when they return in the fall, according to school district officials.
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