PHILOMATH, Ore. — The family of two fallen soldiers from Western Oregon are trying to get parts of Highway 34 named after their loved ones. Lance Corporal Tyler Troyer of Tangent and Specialist Eric McKinley of Philomath both lost their lives in Iraq in 2004 and 2005. Family members of Lance Corporal Tyler Troyer say it would … Continue reading »
Milk Tank Catches Fire
TANGENT, Ore. — Firefighters were a little caught off guard when they arrived on scene to an early morning fire in Tangent on Sunday. The Tangent Fire Department was called to Milky Way Highway 99 East about a truck fire around 2:30 a.m. When firefighters arrived they didn’t know it just yet, but this wasn’t … Continue reading »
Sprint Boat Racing’s “Field of Dreams”
Sprint Boat racing came to North America from New Zealand. The Pacific Northwest has become the primary residence for the United States Sprint Boat Association. “Loud,” “fast” and “fun.” Those are three generic words one could use to describe sprint racing. But the things these drivers and boats can do are much more complicated. You … Continue reading »
