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Historic building coming back to Fort Hoskins
Thu, 17 May 2012 09:15:00 -0700
A missing link to Oregon’s past could soon be returning to its original location to become the centerpiece of Benton County’s Fort Hoskins Historic Park.
Oregon man pleads innocent to assault in Benton County Superior Court
Thu, 03 May 2012 23:30:35 -0700
An Oregon man accused of slashing a Richland man's face and biting off part of his ear faces a
Crime Watch (May 17)
Thu, 17 May 2012 06:30:00 -0700
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 ...
County jobless rate unchanged in March
Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:15:00 -0700
Benton County’s unemployment rate held steady last month at 6.1 percent, according to the latest data from the Oregon Employment Department.
Benton County artists featured in state calendar
Thu, 10 May 2012 12:15:00 -0700
Two Benton County middle-school students will have their artwork featured in a statewide calendar next year as winners in the annual Problem Gambling Awareness Art Search.
Crime Watch (May 1)
Tue, 01 May 2012 08:30:00 -0700
This log includes incidents in which there might have been a public disturbance or risk to the public. Information comes from reports filed by 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 for or ...
Oregon man accused of abusing two women at drive-in
Thu, 17 May 2012 10:41:56 -0700
CORVALLIS (AP) — Benton County authorities arrested a 22-year-old Monroe man accused of sexually abusing two women while watching a movie.
Fort Hoskins Commander’s House tour set
Wed, 16 May 2012 13:00:00 -0700
Community members will have an opportunity to step back in history when Benton County Natural Areas and Parks Department staff and volunteers host a visit to the Fort Hoskins Commander’s House.
Crime Watch (May 14)
Mon, 14 May 2012 07:30:00 -0700
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 ...
Preservation events (May 9)
Wed, 09 May 2012 08:30:00 -0700
May is Historic Preservation Month, and Corvallis and Benton County have scheduled a variety of events to mark the occasion. Here’s a quick list of some of the month’s events.