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Benton board votes 2-1 against Charlie Fischer
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:45:15 -0800
CORVALLIS — Charlie Fischer’s five-year quest to develop half a dozen home sites on his 30-acre farm ended in defeat Tuesday when the Benton County Board of Commissioners voted 2 to 1 to deny his appeal.
FEMA checks Benton County flood damage
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:16:28 -0800
Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency are wrapping up a preliminary damage assessment across the state today, a step toward offering individuals and counties financial assistance for flood damage.
Flood damage? County needs your report today
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:48:04 -0800
Benton County officials said they need estimates by noon today from residents whose property sustained damage in the recent floods. The county then will submit the damage reports to Oregon Emergency Management, the state agency that will forward the information to the Federal Emergency Management Agency . It's all part of the state's efforts to qualify for additional relief money from the ...
County jobless rate at 6 percent
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:28:55 -0800
Benton County's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 6 percent last month from a revised 6.2 percent in November, according to the latest data from the Oregon Employment Department.
Prep notebook: Two Benton County wrestlers receive No. 1 seeds at state
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:15:59 -0800
Crescent Valley High freshman Alex Rich is the top seed at 126 pounds for the 5A wrestling tournament later that begins Friday in Portland.
FEMA funds expected after storm damage
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:46:48 -0800
Governor Kitzhaber sent a formal request Thursday to President Obama asking for a federal disaster declaration due to statewide damage caused by severe winter storms in mid-January.
Crime Watch (Feb. 20)
Sun, 19 Feb 2012 23:24:53 -0800
This log includes incidents in which there might have been a public disturbance or a risk to the public. Information comes from the Corvallis Police Department, Benton County Sheriff’s Office and Oregon State Police. It does not include all calls for service. The status of incidents might change after further investigation. Locations are approximate. People arrested or suspected in crimes are ...
Crime Watch (Feb. 14)
Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:35:33 -0800
This log includes incidents in which there might have been a public disturbance or a risk to the public. Information comes from the Corvallis Police Department, Benton County Sheriff’s Office and Oregon State Police. It does not include all calls for service. The status of incidents might change after further investigation. Locations are approximate. People arrested or suspected in crimes are ...
CHL bill may still see action
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:15:26 -0800
Senator Prozanski has a proposed amendment
Beavers cornerback arrested for DUII, suspended from team
Sun, 19 Feb 2012 15:17:36 -0800
Junior cornerback Sean Martin was arrested by Corvallis Police and faces charges for DUII and Attempting to Elude police.