ROSEBURG, Ore.– Former University of Oregon punter Josh Bidwell and his foundation hosted the 8th annual Josh Bidwell Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic at Roseburg Country Club on Friday. Bidwell, who survived testicular cancer and played 12 years in the NFL, is working to give back to his home state. Between a dinner gala and the … Continue reading »
AG Warns of Fake Marathon Charities
SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Attorney General’s Office is warning residents about fake solicitations for funds to help the Boston Marathon bombing victims. It reports that a fake Twitter account called @_BostonMarathon was quickly suspended after users determined it was phony. The accounted offered to donate $1 for every retweet. The AG’s office says people … Continue reading »
Project Helps Families Pay Rent
EUGENE, Ore. — Christmas is less than two weeks away, and while some are doing some last-minute shopping, others are hunting for a place to call their own. Thursday morning, folks gathered in support of their community members and a project called “A Home for the Holidays.” The program started back in 2006 when a … Continue reading »
Salvation Army Prepares Food Baskets
EUGENE, Ore. — The Salvation Army is getting geared up for its annual Christmas programs that help the needy in our community. The Salvation Army is accepting applications for its Christmas Food Basket Program along with the Angel Tree Program. Its goal is to help nearly 400 families this Christmas. You must bring proof of … Continue reading »
