Madras News

A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 pm, on Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, at the Living Hope Christian Center, 278 SE 8th Street, Madras.

Photo by Nick Garibbo [enlarge] The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers awarded DLR Group's design of Deer Ridge Correctional Institution near Madras, Ore., honorable mention in the national 2010 Technology Awards.

It's the highest unemployment rate Jefferson County has ever seen, back up to 16.3%. Peaking in August the rate dropped in September to 15.5%, moving back up again in October.

Made in Central Oregon may not be a term that's as well known as made in China, but plenty of Central Oregon companies are beginning to seriously extend their reach out of that region and into the consciousness of Americans, which also helped them get through 2009 a little bruised but still intact.

Oregon State Police troopers are continuing the investigation into a Saturday morning two-vehicle fatal traffic crash on Highway 35 about five miles north of Mt.

"Wimp Open Equals Safety","We Want Wimp Open" read the signs of Crooked River Ranch residents protesting in snowy conditions Thursday morning at a joint meetingA between Jefferson and Deschutes County Commissioners.

After receiving voter approval of its $41.58 bond measure to build five new facilities at locations through its district, Central Oregon Community College is taking the first steps to begin the construction processes.

In Afghanistan, the quick actions of a comrade in arms helped save the life of Pfc.

The results are in, and Central Oregon Community College is about to change. A "We really thank everyone for all their effort, it's really been humbling to see how broad the support has been," says Jim Middleton, President of COCC.

A health advisory to avoid water contact at Haystack Reservoir was lifted today by state health officials.

AWARDS Economic Development for Central Oregon announced the winners of the 2009 Awards of Excellence, designed to recognize traded-sector employers that have created new jobs, investment and partnership for the betterment of the region.

With the goal of strengthening an existing work force, federal funds are being distributed to 6 local companies so workers can become versed in 'lean' business practices Published: October 28.

"They're just glad that he's alive. They said they can deal with all the injuries," said Amber Sanders, a cousin.

A Christian-based summer camp in Antelope is working on a land-swap deal that could create two new wilderness areas and make about 15,000 acres of popular hunting grounds accessible to the public.

Starting with the 2010-11 school year, Central Oregon high schools Redmond, Bend, Mountain View, Summit and Crook County will make up a five-team "hybrid" league.

A sheriff's son allegedly fires a gun in Culver neighborhood, starting a police standoff and forcing the evacuation of surrounding homes.

Steve Smith, the guy who got Stash and Tazo going, now takes tea to a new and more obsessive level Steve Smith is a quiet man.

David Wade Skidgel, 74, of Powell Butte, passed away at his ranch on Sunday, October 11, 2009.

A California commercial truck driver was seriously injured Saturday afternoon when the truck and trailer loaded with apples drove off Highway 97 about 3 miles north of Madras and crashed.

The driver had to be extricated by fire personnel. Crash on Highway 97 near Madras, Oregon seriously injured a commercial truck driver.