Madras Latest News
May 15, 2013
509-J cuts $1 million on center with value engineering
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Numerous adjustments on performing arts/athletic center Construction managers from the firms of Wenaha, Skanska and Kirby-Nagelhout reported to the School District 509-J Board of Directors about…
May 15, 2013
DRCI inmate walks away from work crew
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Arrested in Beaverton area An inmate of Deer Ridge Correctional Institution who walked away from a work crew at Shevlin Park, west of Bend, on May 7, was located May 10 in the Beaverton area.…
May 15, 2013
Pioneer will delay paper for election results
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Newpaper will be in mail on Thursday, rather than Wednesday The May 22 issue of the Madras Pioneer will be delayed to include the results of the May 21 election. The delay will mean that local…
May 15, 2013
Ranch board looks to improve communication
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Crooked River Ranch Roundup The Crooked River Ranch Club and Maintenance Association approved forming communications and publicity committees within the last couple of years after several town…
May 15, 2013
Scenic Bikeway approved for Madras
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The Madras Mountain Views and Tualatin Valley Scenic Bikeways received formal approval last week from the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission. The Madras Mountain Views Scenic Bikeway…
May 15, 2013
Toddler swing donated to Juniper Hills Park
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Now toddlers can enjoy the play structures at Juniper Hills Park, thanks to a toddler swing set donated by Kriste and Doug Lofting of Madras. “We live across the street and can walk over to the…
May 08, 2013
Marlatt pleads not guilty to murder
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Family, friends remember victim Family and friends of both the victim and the alleged shooter packed the Jefferson County Circuit Court May 2, for the arraignment of Montana S. Marlatt, 24, of…
May 08, 2013
Jack Watts, 89, passes Sunday
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Embodied local history; lived boldly Longtime Madras resident, historian and businessman Jack Watts passed away May 5, at the age of 89. Born in to a pioneering family, Watts was the son of Carl…
May 08, 2013
Old Madras Hotel may be demolished
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New owner open to negotiations Area businessman Miguel Segoviano has purchased the old historic Madras Hotel and adjacent motel. Segoviano, who owns Sego Insulation in Redmond and several rental…
May 08, 2013
Fabulous event unfolds at CRR
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Sixth annual Steel Stampede vintage motorcycle trials, races Before he commented on the success of the just completed 2013 Steel Stampede this past Sunday, Pete Fisher, the event founder and…
May 08, 2013
Kids Club helps plant trees
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In honor of Arbor Day The Madras Urban Forestry Commission enlisted the help of the Kids Club to celebrate Arbor Day April 26, with the planting of trees along the Willow Creek Trail. Supervised…
May 08, 2013
April weather colder than usual
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Expect warmer, drier weather in May Temperatures in Madras averaged colder than normal during the month of April, according to preliminary data from the National Weather Service in Pendleton.…
May 08, 2013
Relay plans survivors luncheon
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The Jefferson County Relay For Life will be held this summer on Saturday, July 13, and Sunday, July 14. This is a major event for Jefferson County and the American Cancer Society, and its…
May 08, 2013
Kids Club slates carnival
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For whole family Get ready for games, food and fun at the Kids Club of Jefferson County’s Community Carnival, from 1-5:30 p.m., Saturday, May 18. Kids and adults are invited to Westside…
May 08, 2013
Breach wins state History Day contest
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Jefferson County Middle School eighth-grader Carly Breach, the only student from this area who competed in the state level of the National History Day contest, May 4, in Portland, has been named…
May 01, 2013
Burglary suspect injured in shooting
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OSP investigates incident A man who eluded police for several hours Friday, before an exchange of gunfire, was upgraded to serious condition Monday at St. Charles Bend. Oregon State Police on…
May 01, 2013
Teen shot, killed during rabbit hunt
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Madras man charged with murder A rabbit-hunting trip turned deadly on Sunday, when one member of the party, Montana Silk Marlatt, 24, of Madras, allegedly turned a shotgun on another, shooting…
May 01, 2013
Cathedral Rock proposal draws more testimony
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Area residents, conservation group representatives discuss plan After drafting a letter criticizing the idea of creating a wilderness that would add to Jefferson County taxpayers' burden, the…
May 01, 2013
Stoltz acquitted of sex abuse
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Former 4-H leader to be sentenced for custodial interference After a three-day trial, on April 24, a 12-person jury acquitted former 4-H leader Steven Stoltz, 67, of Culver, of charges involving…
May 01, 2013
Candidates vie for 509-J, DVWD board positions
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Two local races on May 21 ballot There are two contested races in the May 21 Special Districts Election — a position for the School District 509-J Board of Directors and two for the Deschutes…
