The Simnasho fire which sparked Friday evening is now 40% contained at 1,249 acres. No evacuations are currently in place. See photos from the weekends fire supression efforts
Jefferson County gets rid of its noxious weeds: Through local programs, Madras and Jefferson County are working towards a noxious weed free county https://t.co/uD0W5FAJt4
Graduation rates across Jefferson county remain high, with increase for native students and English language learners despite pandemic pressures https://t.co/1bGzBIfVd4
Support from the Oregon Community Foundation funds $60,000 in local organizations language programs, small business revitalization and local artists https://t.co/qkEfDkv9Eg
I cannot overstate the effect that bell hooks' work has had on my teaching -- and, really, the way I move through the world. Reading through my marked-up copy of Teaching to Trangress right now. RIP.
Every year for over a decade, members of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Madras hosts an Our Lady of Guadalupe procession. The procession travels from Culver to Madras, walking along Highway 361, the Culver Highway.
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Rural Oregon often feels neglected by state powers. But Democrat-controlled #orleg Monday sent millions to rural areas with bipartisan ag relief, water help, and going after cartels in southern Oregon. More like this possible? @ORCapChronicle@ORDems@Oregon_GOP@OregonGovBrown
The National Weather Service station in Pendleton has released the three-month outlook for this winter, and overall, it likely brings a cooler, wetter winter. https://t.co/qBppgcrEdq
The city of Madras is revisiting construction of traffic signals on U.S. Highway 97 and J Street at both Fourth and Fifth streets. https://t.co/WuL8oQJhdJ
Three students from Madras High School will soon have the opportunity to travel to Europe and perform with the Oregon Ambassadors of Music.
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