Monmouth News

Monmouth Community Development Director Mark Fancey and James Sorrels III go over plans for Sorrels' xeriscape garden project May 5. / JUSTIN MUCH / Statesman Journal Oregon State University Extension Service * Marion County: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 3180 Center St.

Richard Sorenson, is a retired conductor of the Western Oregon University Band, and the current conductor of the Willamette Valley Concert Band and the Reconstructed Band of Monmouth and Independence.

Let me see if I have this right. The Statesman Journal prints a guest opinion on May 18 from Rep.

Let me see if I have this right. The Statesman Journal prints a guest opinion on May 18 from Rep.

Name: In The Mood Details: Fundraiser is 6 p.m. Thursday, June 7, at Eola Hills Winery, 501 S. Pacific Hwy.

As the race for Polk County Commission Position No. 1 moves to the November ballot, the precinct breakdown paints a clear picture of the road ahead.

In his second go around for a shot at becoming the Polk County District Attorney, Aaron Felton of West Salem is facing Chief Deputy District Attorney Jenn Gaddis.

Letters sent by interned students, including Yuri Kawachi, were saved as treasured documents by former school teacher Vienna Annala.

Land-use issues often emerge on a flood wave of emotion. But tending to such issues is invariably a methodical, technically-based application.

West Valley Hospital Foundation announced the awarding of 22 scholarships for a total of $29,000 to Polk County residents for the 2012-13 school year.

Luckiamute Watershed Council hosts "Fish Tell Their Story" 7 p.m. Thursday, May 10, at Volunteer Hall 144 S. Warren St., Monmouth.

James Sorrels III, will be planting a "Xeriscape" garden on Saturday, May 5, inside the only medians in Monmouth, a 100 foot by six foot strip near Knox and Gentle streets.

Instead of stained glass, which would have obscured the dramatic views, fused glass artist Gil Reynolds created arbors of grapes to enhance the windows for the new chapel at the Rock of Ages Mennonite Home in McMinnville.

The city of Monmouth is currently working on waterline replacement project which is expected to continue through the end of June.

Former teen idol Bobby Vee, who recorded a string of pop music hits in the 1960s, said he's been... The city of Monmouth could use volunteers as it plants a demonstration xeriscape garden, beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 5, near N Knox Street N and W Gentle Avenue.