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Canine Corral is day care for dogs
About the business: Opening Canine Corral is a dream come true for owner Brenda Cutting, who has been training and showing dogs for many years.
Incubator open house planned for Thursday
INDEPENDENCE - The Greater Independence Business Incubator will host an open house 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at 414 S. Main St.
Ginia's Beads strings several lives together
Ginia's Beads was their retirement project. But soon after Virginia and Don Rickard signed the lease for the business in July 2003, Don was diagnosed with lung cancer.
Each year about this time, the property tax man cometh, and he did not miss us this year.
ODVA director explains Veterans Day history, offers ideas for aiding vets
In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower issued America's first Veterans Day Proclamation.
Polk County workshops address child abuse
Polk County's Multi Disciplinary Team is planning a number of free parent workshops that address child abuse.
Forum focuses on how hunger affects local families
MONMOUTH - Whether it's a booming or busting economy, people still have to eat.
City taking a look at vision planning standards
INDEPENDENCE - The City Council and Planning Commission consider adoption of development standards derived from the Vision 2020 process.
Turkey shoot is Sunday in Independence
Here's a shotgun event to gobble up, and you might just bag your Thanksgiving bird in the process.
Orders being taken for annual poinsettia sale
MONMOUTH/INDEPENDENCE - Orders are now being taken for the Central Lions Club's annual poinsettia sale.
Packed house turns out for Mobilization Ceremony
DALLAS - Well wishers filled Dallas High School gymnasium to the rafters Saturday morning in a ceremonial tribute to local troops.
Oregon's oldest National Guard unit to leave for Afghanistan
Oregon's oldest National Guard unit will mobilize Saturday to clear roads of bombs and other hazards in Afghanistan.
The leaves are falling, the patter of rain on the windows is beginning to be heard, the kids are back in school, and everyone is home from vacation.
Salem Concert Band to honor all those who serve others
The Salem Concert Band's Nov. 1 performance will pay tribute not only to veterans - a familiar theme at this time of year - but to those who serve in any way, from police and firefighters to volunteers and public servants.
Taxes expected to increase in much of Polk County
When property tax statements are mailed out Friday, all Polk County residents can expect increases consistent with Measure 50's assessed value conditions, and some will see a little more.
WOU professor to read recent poetry selections
Henry Hughes, a Western Oregon University professor of English, will read his poetry at 7 p.m. today at the River Gallery in Independence.
Local hunger topic of Monmouth meeting
The Ella Curran Food Bank and Marion-Polk Food Share will have a meeting Monday, Oct.
Dorothea Lange's Oregon photos exhibited
Photographer Dorothea Lange is best known for her portrait of a young migrant mother in California, stoically resting chin in hand while her children huddle close to her.
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