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School bus driver wins state awards
A Lincoln County School District (LCSD) First Student school bus driver trainer won two prestigious awards at the Oregon Pupil Transportation Association (OPTA) conference held in Bend in June. Chris Carley was named School Bus Driver Trainer of the Year. Additionally, in a surprise announcement, Carley received the Oregon Department of Education’s “Big Wheel Award.” This award recognizes individuals whose positions may go unnoticed but whose impact and service significantly improve their communities. ...
Nina Vetter steps into Newport city manager role
The city of Newport officially welcomed Nina Vetter as its new city manager on July 9. She was unanimously voted by city council on April 19 to succeed Spencer Nebel, who recently retired after serving more than 10 years as city manager. Vetter comes to Newport with over 15 years of government service, most recently as city manager for Gresham from 2021-23. She is the first woman to hold the city manager position for Newport. “Newport is a vibrant city with a rich history and...
Newport Visual Arts Center Debuts Three New Exhibits on August 2nd
The Oregon Coast Council for the Arts is thrilled to announce the opening of three new exhibitions at the Newport Visual Arts Center (VAC). From August 2nd to September 29th, visitors can explore a diverse array of artworks across the center's galleries, with free admission to the public. Runyan Gallery:...
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