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Oregon S Aaron Flowers named pre-season True Freshman All-American
The Oregon Ducks signed the best recruiting class in school history last December, and some of the top players from that class are expected to have a massive impact this fall. One of those true freshmen is safety Aaron Flowers, a 4-star recruit from the 2024 class. On Monday, Flowers was named to the On3 pre-season True Freshman All-American Team. Flowers was one of the top-rated players in the Ducks’ 2024 class, which ranked as the third-best in the nation. Standing at 6-foot, 200 pounds, Flowers is rated by the 247Sports Composite as the No. 6 overall player and No. 4 safety...
Chip Kelly’s Ohio State Offense Radically Different Than His Oregon Ducks’ Blur Offense
Former Oregon coach Chip Kelly is the new offensive coordinator of the Ohio State Buckeyes. While many are expecting a repeat of Kelly's fast paced attack with the Ducks, former Ohio State head coach, Urban Meyer, believes differently. He expects Kelly to
Oregon Ducks have litany of options to move forward after Matthew Bedford injury
The mark of a great team in college football is the presence of depth, and the ability to withstand injuries when they should happen to come. For Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks, that depth is going to be tested early on in the 2024 season. On Saturday, Lanning confirmed after the Ducks’ second fall scrimmage that senior guard Matthew Bedford had suffered a knee injury that will sideline him for the next several weeks, at the very least. A person with knowledge of this situation tells me that the hope is Bedford, who is projected to start at right guard, will...
The write stuff: Arts hub Ashland gets a literary boost
Ashland newcomer Susan Gress was impressed with the city’s vibrant arts scene, but something seemed to be missing. While there are numerous organizations that champion the visual, musical, and theatrical arts, she felt the town lacked similar spaces for the literary arts. “Bloomsbury Books and their wonderful series of...
Rumors of Asante Ashland Community Hospital Closure Denied by CEO
ASHLAND, Ore. — Rumors that the Asante Ashland Community Hospital will shut its doors have been dispelled by the group’s CEO, Brandon Mencini, in an email to employees. Staff at the 49-bed hospital which opened in Ashland in 1907 have become increasingly concerned about their future as services offered to the community are cut back.
Oregon’s record-setting wildfire season: Beat Check podcast
The 2024 fire season so far hasn’t encroached on as many highly populated areas or forced as many mass evacuations as some recent years. But it’s been historic nonetheless. More acres have burned across the state than in any year since at least 1992, when officials started keeping a reliable tally.
Citizens unite: Oregon State Fair time takes place Aug. 23-Sept. 2 in Salem
It’s the special time of year — Oregon State Fair time, as the big doings happen at Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem, Aug. 23-Sept. 2. There’ll be the usual fair fun, a carnival, animals and concerts. Attractions include the Hell on Hooves Roughstock Rodeo (Aug. 24), Jaripeo Spectacular (Aug. 25), Motorsports Spectacular (Aug. 31, Sept. 1) and VIP Small Car Demolition (Sept. 2). The series of Family Fun Camp events...
Oregon DB Brandon Johnson thriving with new defense
The Oregon Ducks are nearing the end of their 2024 fall camp, and after the program's 15th fall camp practice, defensive back Brandon Johnson spoke with the media about his developments within the Duck defense, his thoughts on how the defense is shaping up, and his outlook on the upcoming season.
Saturday’s Severe Storms uproots tree destroying side of house
SOUTH MEDFORD, Ore. – Severe storms brought rain, gusts of wind, and hail to parts of our area on Saturday knocking down trees and limbs. One homeowner in South Medford had a tree fall directly on their house. The unfortunate homeowner was able to capture video of the storm...
OSU's defense wins scrimmage two
After three drives in Reser Stadium and some kick-off drills, Oregon State moved their second scrimmage of fall camp to their indoor facility Saturday. The shift came during a thunderstorm that would have delayed play for at least 28 minutes. On the field, the defense dominated the scrimmage once again....
Diamond Lake Drowning Victim Identified As Bend Man
DIAMOND LAKE, OR -- The Douglas County Sheriff's Office has identified the man presumed drowned in Diamond Lake as 37-year-old Chimanbai Patel, of Bend. Just after 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Douglas County 911 received a report of a man who jumped off a pontoon boat into the water to go for a swim. Shortly after, he went under and never resurfaced.
Lane County deputies arrest man for alleged assault with brass knuckles
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — A 43-year-old man was arrested earlier this month after allegedly assaulting some in the area of Concord Ave in Eugene, according to the Lane County Sheriff's Office (LCSO). LCSO says back on August 4, 2024, around 4:00 p.m., deputies with the sheriff's office responded to...
Oregon inn named best bed and breakfast in USA Today’s Readers’ Choice Awards
The Winchester Inn in downtown Ashland received a present for its 40th anniversary: It was named the Best Bed and Breakfast in the 2024 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for its location, hospitality and gourmet breakfast. The inn’s handsome Victorian era and newer buildings at 35 S. Second...
A tale of two workers: Heat deaths on the job provoke differing responses in Oregon, Idaho
This story was originally published by InvestigateWest on Aug. 15, 2024. In a historic heatwave that covered the Pacific Northwest in June 2021, two workers died. Sebastian Francisco Perez, a 38-year-old Guatemalan immigrant, collapsed in 100-degree heat while moving irrigation lines outside at a farm and nursery in St. Paul, Oregon. Just 500 miles away, […]
Video series chronicles local critters
A local homeowner has created a series of YouTube videos cataloging the animal encounters captured on his Eugene property. Titled “Night-Time Wildlife Reports," the videos offer a glimpse into the variety of wildlife that live in and around the Blanton Ridge area in South Eugene. The videos’ creator, David...
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