EUGENE AND CORVALLIS, Ore. — Top seeds Jefferson and Sutherlin survived upset scares in the quarterfinals of the state tournaments on Wednesday, with both top seeds sneaking through to the semifinals. Jefferson played 4-seed West Albany in the Class 5A boys tournament a Matt Knight Arena, outlasting the Bulldogs 55-52. The top-seeded Sutherlin girls needed … Continue reading »
Roundball Wrap – March 1, 2013
It’s State Tournament time, with trips to the Elite Eight on the line across the state of Oregon. Highlights include Summit at Churchill, Eagle Point at West Albany, South Umpqua at Elmira, Madras at Sutherlin, and Baker at Philomath.
Councilors Support Fire Contract
SUTHERLIN, Ore. – City Council voted Monday night to support its contract with Douglas County Fire District 2. Councilors also asked the city manager to look into putting a measure on the November ballot that would annex Sutherlin into district two. At least one city councilor had pitched breaking the contract for fire protection and … Continue reading »
Brian Trumbo Memorial Planned
SUTHERLIN, Ore. — Family and friends finalized plans to remember Brian Trumbo, the Sutherlin man whose body was found near Dorena Reservoir last week. A memorial will be held Saturday, Jan. 12 at 1 p.m. at the Sutherlin Eagles Lodge, located at 116 E Second Avenue in Sutherlin. Trumbo was missing for more than two … Continue reading »
Suspicious Vehicle Fire in Sutherlin
SUTHERLIN, Ore. — Police are investigating a suspicious vehicle fire that happened Tuesday. The Sutherlin Police Department found a 2003 Audi was set on fire on E. Central Avenue and it looked like it wasn’t an accident. If you have any information on this case, call the Sutherlin Police Department at 541-459-2211.
Cows Graze to Help Deer
SUTHERLIN, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to use cattle to graze land withing the North Bank Habitat Management Area (NBHMA). The grazing of the 1,176 acres will remove thatch and stimulate new growth, to improve forage for the Columbian white-tailed deer. Test grazing started in December 2011 and showed encouraging results, … Continue reading »
