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Lucille McNamara

Lucille worked for 27 years as a newspaper journalist for national, regional and local press. Lucille covers a wide range of topics - occupational health and safety, environment and local politics. Pen name "Edith M."

News

Oregon DMV Driver State Knowledge Tests Available Online in Eight Languages

Lucille McNamara Dec 1, 2024

The Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (DMV) division is offering the state's knowledge tests in eight languages to learner drivers. Tests are Available at DMV Office Terminals The online tests are available at DMV office…

Crime & Courts

Oregon Man Charged With Murdering His Wife Two Weeks After She Filed For a Divorce

Lucille McNamara Dec 1, 2024

UPDATE: Dogs Believed to Belong to Murdered Oregon Woman, Susan Lane-Fournier Have Been Found Dead The estranged husband of Susan Lane-Fournier has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder after deputies found her body…

Education

A Consortium of Six Oregon Community Colleges Will Offer a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Lucille McNamara Nov 29, 2024

A Bachelor of Science degree in nursing will be offered to students who hold an associate degree by a consortium of six Oregon community colleges. At present, associate nursing degrees are available at 17 community colleges, with a…

News

Shelter For Homeless Opens at Ashland First Presbyterian Church Hall

Lucille McNamara Nov 29, 2024

ASHLAND, Ore. — Since Wednesday, homeless people in Ashland have been sheltered overnight at the First Presbyterian Church’s Calvin Hall. The shelter's opening was made possible in collaboration with the City of Ashland, the church and…

Politics & Elections

Emergency Legislative Meeting to Discuss Relief Funds for the Brutal Oregon 2024 Wildfire Season

Lucille McNamara Nov 27, 2024

The brutal Oregon 2024 wildfire season which ravaged 1.9 million acres and cost $350 million will be tabled at an emergency session of lawmakers on December 12. Governor Asks for $218 Million Governor Tina Kotek has asked for…

News

Oregon Woman Dies as Rescuers Attempt to Lift Her Out of Icy Waters in a Remote Mountain Region

Lucille McNamara Nov 27, 2024

COOS COUNTY, Ore. — Emily Hopfer died while rescuers attempted to remove her from the icy waters of a river in a remote section of the Burnt Mountain in Coos County. The woman had been clinging to a log in the creek for more than two hours…

Business

Intel Will Receive $7.9 Billion in Federal Funding to Expand Facilities in Oregon and Elsewhere

Lucille McNamara Nov 27, 2024

The chips are falling into place for Intel following yesterday’s announcement by the Commerce Department that the semiconductor manufacturer will receive the first $1 billion of CHIPS Act funding before the end of the year. Intel will…

Crime & Courts

Oregon Woman Guilty of Animal Neglect May Not Own Pets for the Next 15 Years

Lucille McNamara Nov 26, 2024

A Portland resident will not be allowed to own dogs or cats for 15 years after pleading guilty on Friday to two animal neglect charges. The charges come after years of complaints by a neighbor, Carolyn Myers. Susan Long…

News

Oregon Pacific Power Customers Must be Alert to Scammers

Lucille McNamara Nov 26, 2024

Pacific Power warns Oregon consumers to remain alert to scammers this holiday season. How to Identify a Scam Caller The power utility says customers who receive a phone call from someone posing as a Pacific Power representative…

News

Ashland is Optimistic That it Will Provide an Interim Winter Shelter by the End of the Week

Lucille McNamara Nov 25, 2024

UPDATE: Shelter For Homeless Opens at Ashland First Presbyterian Church Hall ASHLAND, Ore. — Ashland City Manager Sabrina Cotta told a recent city council meeting that an interim winter shelter for homeless people could be provided…

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