Frankie Ballard to open 2026 Linn County Fair acts
ALBANY, Ore. — Two of three Main Stage acts for the 2026 Linn County Fair have been announced by the Linn County Fair Board. Frankie Ballard will open the fair with headline entertainment on Thursday, July 16, and The Band Perry will close out the fair on Saturday, July 18.
Lebanon fire crews swiftly extinguish blaze; no injuries reported
LEBANON, Ore. - Firefighters quickly responded to a structure fire on the 35000 block of Rock Hill Drive early on March 2. According to the Lebanon Fire District, crews were alerted to the blaze just after 7:30 a.m. Upon arrival, the Battalion Chief observed light smoke emanating from the front...
‘He made no effort’: Salem man sentenced after then-girlfriend was ejected from vehicle
Davalos accelerated his car before pressing the brake and causing Vasquez to be ejected into the street, the DA's Office said.
EEP meets with state senate committee over PeaceHealth move to ApolloMD
SALEM, OR — Concerns over Lane County’s ability to provide a rapid trauma response took the spotlight Thursday in Salem as Eugene Emergency Physicians spoke before the Senate Committee on Veterans, Emergency Management, Federal and World Affairs. Two representatives for EEP's 41-provider team spoke about upcoming...
Salem, Oregon Weather: Light Snow Showers Linger in Cascade Passes Through Thursday Afternoon
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Salem, Oregon – Drivers crossing Oregon’s central Cascades early Thursday may still encounter slick pavement and brief snow bursts even after a winter weather advisory expired at 4 a.m. According to the...
Marys River Water Pipeline Project Begins in March
Corvallis, OR. — The final phase of a major water infrastructure upgrade beneath the Marys River is set to begin in early March, according to city engineers. The project will replace an aging 20-inch water pipeline located under SW 3rd Street just south of the Marys River. The existing pipe has reached the end of its...
Oregon State University researchers use AI to predict freshwater fish species at risk of...
CORVALLIS, Ore. — Freshwater fish species have an uphill battle for survival, especially with a changing ecosystem. Now, researchers are determining in advance what species might be at most risk. “So, we’re trying to see with this massive data, can we have some predictable tools, see which one would...
Strengthening McMinnville’s Future: Celebrating Patty Herzog
On behalf of the McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce, we are proud to recognize someone whose steady leadership and quiet determination have strengthened McMinnville and the entire Yamhill County region in meaningful and lasting ways. Patty Herzog serves as Executive Director of the McMinnville Economic Development...
Linn County commissioners extend enterprise zone tax deal for Valliscor’s $25M expansion
ALBANY, Ore. — At their March 3 meeting, Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker approved an extended Enterprise Zone Tax Abatement Agreement for Valliscor LLC. Linn County is a cosponsor of the Albany Enterprise Zone. The City of Albany had already approved the agreement, which...
Bowman ramp cleared of logs and debris
A mass of driftwood clogged the boat ramp at Albany’s Bowman Park over the last few weeks. But on Wednesday the logjam had been cleared away. Logs and smaller bits of driftwood were piled up beside the upstream ramp, well out of the way of anyone trying to launch or take out a boat.
