A Guatemalan unlawfully living in Culver was sentenced to 30 months of federal prison and five years on supervised release on May 14 for traveling across state lines to sexually abuse a minor. Leonias ...

Attendance has doubled for meal time at the Madras senior center since the executive director started making fresh-cooked food. “Seniors are once again gathering together to enjoy not only nutritious ...

The Double-O (OO) Ranch is located in the Harney Basin of southeastern Oregon and south of Burns. The ranch was established in 1875 by Amos W. Riley and James A. Hardin. Riley and Hardin had a large ...

More than 500 students in the local school district have access to summer school literacy support due to a grant from the state’s education department. Jefferson County School District has received a ...

The Madras VFW has announced the essay themes for the 80th annual Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen scholarship essay competitions, both of which come with cash rewards for the winners. Both essay ...

In just three years as a program, Trinity Lutheran girls golf is a conference champion. At Buffalo Peak Golf Course in Union ...

The Oregon Department of Transportation is holding an informational open house on the U.S. 97 Earl Street to Colfax Lane road ...

The Culver School District appointed Kevin Dinning as the new superintendent. He’s replacing Stefanie Garber who leaves at the end of this school year. Dinning has been a superintendent and secondary ...

As ballots are being sent out, and the voting day deadline of May 19 comes closer, the Madras-Jefferson County Chamber of ...

Weather forecasts for Tuesday, May 12 predict possible record-breaking temperatures in parts of Central Oregon. Temperatures ...

Since starting my role as the Jefferson County Area Director for Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) in 2024, I’ve ...