Local News

Judy Klentz named German Valley's Most Valuable Person

A German Valley woman was surprised to hear her name announced as the German Valley Area's Most Valuable Person June 7. Judy Klentz thanked Donna Smith for presenting her the ... Read More »

Opinion

Rummage sale funds will benefit historic schoolhouse

Dear Editor, Organizers for the Chana School Museum’s annual rummage sale are pleased to announce that the benefit sale held on May 31 and June 1 was a huge success. The fun ... Read More »

Woman wants to know criteria for OHS awards

Dear Editor, I want to begin by congratulating the OHS class of 2013 for all their hard work and accomplishments. This is the end of an era for me. I have had 5 grandchildren ... Read More »

Obituaries

Marion L. Henderson

Marion L. Henderson, 104, Polo, died Monday, June 17, 2013, at KSB Hospital, Dixon. She was born March 14,1909, in Polo, the daughter of Hal and Alice (Hodge) Nichols.  Sh ... Read More »

Oran Z. Spangler

A celebration of life will be held for Oran Z. Spangler, Oregon, on Saturday, June 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Oregon Park East. Spangler passed away Jan. 1, 2013 and would had be ... Read More »

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