His father, Werner Widmer, emigrated to the United States from Switzerland in the 1920s. George Widmer was born in Tillamook, Oregon in October of 1931, the 5th of 6 children to Werner…
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Road Improvements May Limit Willamette Valley Access
Salem, Ore. — Road improvements will limit road access in a few areas around the Willamette Valley this spring and summer. Visitors may encounter short delays with some restricted road access. Work…
Pioneer-Indian Trail temporarily closed through June 16
Hebo, OR – A portion of the Pioneer-Indian Trail on Mt. Hebo is temporarily closed for public safety during forest restoration operations. The trail is expected to reopen by Friday, June 16,…
Packed House for Manzanita Planning Commission Preliminary Review of Encore Investments “Village at Manzanita”
By Laura Swanson, Editor, Tillamook County Pioneer City of Manzanita will take written comments about this proposed development through June 13th. Submit letters to City Hall or via email (cityhall@ci.manzanita.or.us). Encore Investments…
Jones Named Manzanita Citizen of the Year
By Dave Dillon Denny Jones was been named Manzanita’s Citizen of the Year at the June 7 meeting of the city council. Jones, a member of the community for 35 years, was…
HEALTHY FAMILIES IS NOW ENROLLING
All new and expecting parents have questions: What can I do to ensure a healthy pregnancy? Can I afford diapers? How do I keep my baby safe? When can I expect to…
June is Safety Month: Be Prepared, Not Scared
by Marge Jozsa, Chief Executive Officer, Rinehart Clinic and Pharmacy We hear the phrase Emergency Preparedness often and it could mean any emergency — storms, floods, wildfires, but much of the focus…
Food Roots’ FarmTable Incubator Gears Up for Another Farmers Market Season
Food Roots new FarmTable coordinator, Sarah Fae Scott is gearing up for another season at Tillamook Farmers Market. FarmTable is a farmer to market incubation project run by Food Roots every Saturday…
World Ocean’s Day Mircoplastic Cleanup in Oceanside June 10
Oceanside, OR – As local residents, we cherish our beaches! The ocean is important to our families, to our livelihoods, and we see people come from all over the world to enjoy…
Dorymen Invoke God’s Blessing and Eulogize Paul Hanneman
By April Bailey The Dorymen’s Association 19th Annual Blessing of the Fleet has consistently had a dual purpose — to recognize God as the One capable of blessing the bountiful harvest of…
