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Madras Grocery Outlet hosts ‘adoption spree’ for Rockn EZ Rescue Ranch as contract for Jefferson County shelter nears end
After negotiations between Jefferson County and Rockn EZ Rescue Ranch to continue operating the county's animal Shelter failed, it now has just over a month to find forever homes for 85 dogs. The post Madras Grocery Outlet hosts ‘adoption spree’ for Rockn EZ Rescue Ranch as contract for Jefferson County shelter nears end appeared first on KTVZ.
Madras has 1,032 housing units in the works
The need for more housing in Madras has rarely been higher than it is now, with yearly population growing at a rate of .5%, and neighboring counties seeing population growth rates between .72%, Crook County, and 1.25% annually in Deschutes County. The city of Madras identified a need for more housing and outlines specific goals to not only create more housing, but more middle and low-income housing as well. “We’re...
Central Oregon fire chiefs announce seasonal open debris burning period will close at sunset on Friday, May 31st
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Central Oregon Fire Chiefs Association announced Thursday it is closing open debris burning for residential and private lands across the tri-county region in Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties on Friday of next week. Burning debris piles on many private lands will not be allowed after sunset on Friday, May 31st, as the area heads into the The post Central Oregon fire chiefs announce seasonal open debris burning period will close at sunset on Friday, May 31st appeared first on KTVZ.
Madras election gathering sees a win for Jefferson County Fire & EMS levy
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Dozens of Central Oregon Republicans gathered in Madras Tuesday night to watch the results of Oregon's primary. About 80 people turned out at New Basin Distillery. The race for Jefferson County commissioner was top of mind. With none of the seven candidates getting 50% of the vote, Brandi McNamee and Seth Taylor will likely face off The post Madras election gathering sees a win for Jefferson County Fire & EMS levy appeared first on KTVZ.
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