Salem restaurant marks 90 years with 1936-era prices
White’s Restaurant will celebrate its 90th anniversary on March 4 by offering select menu items at 1936-era prices. Forty cents will get you your choice of ham, bacon or sausage link, with hashbrowns, eggs, toast and coffee. A quarter will get you a cheeseburger. The one-day promotional prices will be available from...
Oregon Pediatrics to lease space in Sherwood’s Parkway Village South
Oregon Pediatrics, a primary care medical facility that has locations in both Beaverton and Clackamas, is headed for Sherwood’s Parkway Village South. Norris & Stevens, Inc. recently announced the practice will lease 3,500 square feet of space in the complex for $1.07 million. The retail center is located at...
Public hearing on subdivision proposal March 18
The Lebanon Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on March 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Library Community Room at 55 Academy Street. The hearing will allow residents to share comments on a proposed subdivision and variance request.
Oregon 6A wrestling state championships preview: It won’t be easy for Newberg
The Oregon 6A high school wrestling state championships take place Friday and Saturday at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland. Here’s a look at what to expect. Top seeds (returning champions in italics) 106 Anthony Diaz, jr., Oregon City. 113 Hezekiah Worthington, sr., Newberg. 120 Eli Borrayo, jr., Cleveland....
PuroClean’s Focus on Servant Leadership Wins Over Franchisee
Service Franchise’s Commitment to Exceeding Expectations — for Franchisees and Clients — Resonated with Ben Doebler. PuroClean’s culture of servant leadership was key to Ben Doebler’s decision to invest in the service franchise. PuroClean franchise leaders emphasize their commitment to serving franchisees, as well...
Independence food bank raising money for permanent home
Since the Ella Curran Food Bank was founded in 1978, it has moved about nine times between rented spaces in Independence. After the nonprofit was forced by the COVID-19 pandemic to improvise by handing out boxes of food in the Independence Cinema parking lot in 2020 and 2021, officials recognized the need for a...
This Oregon Candy Factory Lets You Watch Sweet Magic Happen
Imagine biting into the creamiest, most velvety fudge you’ve ever tasted, knowing it was crafted by monks living a life of prayer and devotion. That’s exactly what happens when you experience Brigittine Monastery Fudge in Amity, Oregon. This remarkable place isn’t just a candy shop but a working...
Trio of Newberg middle school wrestlers shine at youth state championships
A trio of youths are carrying on Newberg’s tradition of churning out great wrestlers. Ryder Somes, Daniel Webster III and Brighton Somes earned podium spots in their respective weights and age classes at a pair of competitions held over the last month. The trio, all classmates at Mountain View...
Echoes of the Fading Neon Flicker Around the Mid-Willamette Valley
Neon signs, once commonplace on main streets of America, brought a bright glow to our eyes as it illuminated the storefronts of whatever curios or ephemera were being offered at the time, while also creating a nostalgic yet homey feeling to whatever town they graced. We always see neon signs...
Power outages spark school delays and closures in Marion County
GERVAIS, Ore. — Multiple schools in Marion County are delaying their start times after as many as 2,900 power outages were reported southwest of Gervais. According to the Portland General Electric outage map, power is expected to be returned around 1:00 p.m. The cause of the outage is currently unknown.
