2 suspects wanted after allegedly breaking into Sherwood school
SHERWOOD Ore. (KPTV) - Two suspects are wanted for allegedly breaking into a school in Sherwood, according to police. In a post on Facebook, Sherwood police said two men were seen attempting to get inside multiple classrooms and offices. They ran away and escaped from the school grounds when a janitor saw them.
Salem Man Sentenced to 13½ Years for Fatal Hit-and-Run That Killed Pedestrian
Salem, OR. – Marion County Circuit Court Judge Jodie A. Bureta has sentenced 36-year-old Sergio Reyes Aguilar to 13½ years in the Oregon Department of Corrections for a fatal hit-and-run earlier this year. Aguilar was convicted of Manslaughter in the First Degree, Failure to Perform the Duties of a Driver, Driving...
Seeking Insights: A Californian’s Perspective on Life in Corvallis and OSU
A student from California is considering transferring to Oregon State University (OSU) in Corvallis next semester. The student took to social media to inquire about the likes and dislikes of the area, the university, and the walkability of the town. The student has heard that the area is quite walkable even without a...
B-17 Alliance Nears Goal to Secure Permanent Hangar for Lacey Lady Restoration
It has been some time since our last update on the B-17 Alliance Foundation’s ambitious restoration of Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress 44-85790 Lacey Lady in Salem, Oregon. Thanks to Scott Thompson of Aero Vintage, we are able to share his latest report on the project, presented here with light editing. A significant...
Why Travelers Are Flocking to This Oregon Candy Shop for Its Winter Peppermint Bark
Winter in Oregon brings more than just crisp air and evergreen scenery. It ushers in a seasonal tradition that has travelers making detours to a modest candy shop in Canby, where peppermint bark becomes the star of the show. Puddin’ River Chocolates has earned a devoted following for its handcrafted...
Hundreds report feeling Willamette Valley earthquake
The USGS reported a magnitude 3.2 earthquake northwest of Salem, Sunday morning.
Benton County launches food drive to combat rising food insecurity
Benton County has launched a countywide food collection effort running through December to address increasing demand at local food banks. The “Noodles for Neighbors” campaign encourages residents to donate nonperishable food items at eight county facilities. Organizers are particularly seeking dry pasta, boxed...
Amity, Oregon – Earthquake: Buildings Rattle After Shallow 3.2 Event Sunday Morning
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Amity, Oregon – A light earthquake rattled parts of Oregon’s Willamette Valley on Sunday morning as a magnitude 3.2 tremor struck just southeast of Amity, briefly shaking homes and prompting dozens of...
Dense fog advisory in place for West Central Willamette Valley and East Central Willamette...
The National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory at 9:56 p.m. on Friday in effect until Saturday at 11 a.m. for West Central Willamette Valley and East Central Willamette Valley. The weather service says to prepare for, "Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog." "Low visibility could...
New Yarn Shop to Open in Corvallis
Corvallis is set to welcome a new yarn shop in the coming months. The shop, which is yet to be named, is slated to open in January, with a soft opening planned for December. The location of the shop will be on the south end of 2nd street, near Bodhi. The news was discovered by a passerby at the Corvallis Museum,...
