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Lessons from tragedy

Published: 5/21/2013 2:42:21 PM
Alter Wiener survived 35 months in Nazi forced labor and concentration camps through a combination of luck and prayer.

Independent hires Davis-Lang in customer service

Published: 5/21/2013 2:43:13 PM
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Karen Davis-Lang is the newest addition to the Woodburn Independent staff. Davis-Lang is the new customer service specialist and will help customers with various needs, including questions regarding circulation, accounting, public notices and classified advertising. Continue Reading...


Six children injured after car rams into school bus

Published: 5/21/2013 2:37:36 PM
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A Woodburn man was arrested Friday after his speeding car crashed into a school bus injuring six school children. Continue Reading...


Board unanimously hires Ransom as superintendent

Published: 5/21/2013 2:36:15 PM
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The Woodburn School Board voted to hire Interim Superintendent Chuck Ransom as permanent superintendent at Thursday night’s regular board meeting. Continue Reading...


Lions Club provides students with free eye exams

Published: 5/21/2013 2:35:08 PM
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The Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation screened eyesight for Woodburn School District students in third, fifth and seventh grades. Continue Reading...


Police capture Woodburn boy following high-speed chase

Published: 5/21/2013 2:31:37 PM
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A 15-year-old boy was arrested early Monday morning following a hit-and-run accident and high-speed pursuit in a stolen car from Woodburn to Wilsonville. Continue Reading...


Sex abuse charges against Walls dropped

Published: 5/21/2013 2:26:59 PM
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The case against a former Woodburn businessman accused of sex abuse was dismissed after he reached a civil compromise with his accuser, according to Marion County District Attorney’s Office. Continue Reading...


Donald manufacturer bursting at the seams

Published: 5/21/2013 2:24:34 PM
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What started as a small, Donald-based repair business for Gary Grossen in high school has grown into a high-tech, globalized manufacturing company looking to expand. Continue Reading...


Lisa Holum steps down from North Marion School Board

Published: 5/21/2013 2:23:57 PM
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North Marion School District is seeking one interested individual who is willing to serve as a replacement on the North Marion School Board of Directors in Position 5. Continue Reading...


May 26 declared “Cody Hall Erickson Day”

Published: 5/21/2013 2:17:58 PM
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The community of Donald will hold a special Memorial Day weekend potluck Sunday in celebration of Cody Hall Erickson, the 4-year-old boy who was killed by a single gunshot wound in April. Continue Reading...


Old Gary's Market reopens near downtown Woodburn

Published: 5/21/2013 2:15:44 PM
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A long-standing market at the entrance to Woodburn’s downtown has reopened with a new owner and a new name. Continue Reading...


Bakery opens with a familiar face

Published: 5/21/2013 2:11:52 PM
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The new Don Pan Bakery in Woodburn will look familiar to old customers of Salvador’s Bakery, which closed downtown last year. Continue Reading...


Woodburn resident receives Life Saving Medal

Published: 5/21/2013 11:27:08 AM
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Woodburn resident Isaiah Thompkins received the Woodburn Fire District Life Saving Medal at the Woodburn Fire District Board May 14 for saving a stranger’s life. Continue Reading...


Man arrested following school bus crash injuring six children

Published: 5/18/2013 12:04:18 AM
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A man was arrested Friday after his speeding car crashed into a school bus, injuring six school children. Continue Reading...


St. Paul man arrested after high speed chase

Published: 5/16/2013 4:42:24 PM
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Oregon State Police arrested a St. Paul man and his passenger early Thursday morning after a vehicle chase along roads near Highway 219 west of Donald. Continue Reading...


Newly elected city councilor will resign May 31

Published: 5/16/2013 4:23:10 PM
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Citing health issues, Woodburn City Councilor Horst Raustein will resign his position by the end of the month. Continue Reading...


Mount Angel narrows administrator search to three

Published: 5/14/2013 12:17:39 PM
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The final three candidates for Mount Angel’s city administrator position met with community leaders last week. Continue Reading...


Aurora Airport poised for expansion

Published: 5/14/2013 12:06:42 PM
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The blueprints for development at the Aurora State Airport have been accepted, but moving toward actual construction will take time, aviation and local leaders say. Continue Reading...


Downtown Dreaming

Published: 5/14/2013 11:59:17 AM
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A series of development projects could begin to reshape First Street in downtown Woodburn. West Linn developer JK Chay bought the old Salvador’s Bakery building on First Street back in December. Continue Reading...


Next steps for Woodburn's Urban Renewal District?

Published: 5/14/2013 11:48:36 AM
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The city of Woodburn will determine in upcoming months how to invest what’s left in its 12-year-old Urban Renewal District, hoping it can leverage private investment to create a more attractive downtown. Continue Reading...


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