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Articles from the February 21, 2015 edition


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  • Train robbers weren’t afraid to blow stuff up

    Feb 21, 2015

    Train torpedo By Finn J.D. John Darkness had fallen in Cow Creek Canyon, in the remote fastness of south Douglas County, on July 1, 1895. It was just after 10 p.m., and the northbound California Express No. 15 was winding its way through the hairpin turns along the mountainside. Suddenly the black night was lit up with a brilliant flash as a big explosion thundered out from beneath the front wheels. Engineer J.B. Waite instantly slammed on the brakes. But he was more concerned than fearful. A big explosion under the wheels of a locomotive was,...

  • February 19, 2015

    Feb 21, 2015

    McKenzie Varsity Sports Schedule This Week The Eagle Varsity Girls team will play for the Mtå. West League Tournament Championship on Saturday, February 21. The playoff game will be held at Northwest Christian University in Eugene, with tip-off scheduled at 3:00 pm. McKenzie Men Skin Wolverines, 54-36 The McKenzie Varsity Boys Basketball team started the party off at the early time- spot (5:30 pm.) on Tuesday, February 10, and set the stage for a memorable Senior night as they rolled over the visiting Alsea Wolverines, 54-36. Eric Huffman...