April 18 2021
Development of the North Unit project passed another milestone 75 years ago with new generator at the Cove hydroelectric plant
100 YEARS AGO
April 14, 1921
Excitement reigned supreme in and near Madras Monday morning about nine o clock when the residents learned that the storage dam owned by D.M. Clark, located about two miles south of Madras on Willow Creek had been washed out and that the water was coming down on the town. Once or twice before heavy leaks and the overflowing of the dam have frightened the people especially those residing near the creek, and when it was learned that the dam had actually washed out and there was considerable movement apparent. First news was received a few minutes before nine when Mr. Clark mounted on horseback dashed in and began warning residents of the lower parts of town to move. The word spread quickly and in a few minutes people in large numbers were either on their way to the dam to witness the rush of water, or busily e
Encouraging Reversal: All Oregon Fairs Now Expected to Race
Friday, April 16, 2021 at 3:35 pm |
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T. D. Thornton
The in-flux nature of racing at Oregon s summer fairs took an encouraging turn Thursday when Oregon Racing Commission (ORC) executive director Jack McGrail announced that all four stops on the circuit now intend to host mixed meets in 2021.
That s an improvement from the update McGrail provided at the March ORC meeting, when the status of Eastern Oregon Livestock Show meet in Union and Harney County Fair in Burns were both considered to be in limbo because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Hike of the Week: The Oregon Badlands Are Vast, Desolate and Stunningly Beautiful The fact that it’s so still and quiet makes it all the more exciting when a jackrabbit suddenly darts across the trail, or a golden eagle passes overhead. Chimney Rock in Oregon Badlands. IMAGE: Shannon Gormley. Updated April 15 at 10:42 PM There are few places left in this state that feel as solitary as the Oregon Badlands. Out in the heart of the wilderness area’s 45 square miles, it’s possible you won’t come across any other hikers. Even in spring the ideal time to visit a landscape that’s snowy in the winter and blisteringly hot in the summer the trailheads are almost never crowded.
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Quad Cities Has Live Bands Playing This Weekend
Is it gonna rain this weekend? Either way it s a great idea to get inside where the music is! And below we ve got a ton of music for you to go check out.
Here’s what’s going on this weekend! Support your local musicians, bars & servers in any way you know how. Even if it s contributing to paypal/venmo to your favorite band. Here s a full list of who s where.or at least the list I found. If we missed you just let us know. This list is, of course, subject to change.but here s what we have at the moment!