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Articles from the July 21, 2013 edition


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  • Paraglider crashes on the Pass

    Jul 21, 2013

    Paraglider crash A Springfield-area man was seriously injured Sunday morning when the paraglider he was operating lost power after taking off and crashed to the ground in the Santiam Pass area. According to Oregon State Police (OSP) Senior Trooper Toni Raugust, the accident occurred on July 21st, at approximately 10:15 a.m., James M. Carter, 55, of Springfield, had just lifted off from the ground in his paraglider near the ODOT Santiam Pass compound. As he was about tree level (approximately 100 foot altitude) the paraglider lost power and...

  • From the July 18, 2013 Sheriff’s Reports

    Jul 21, 2013

    Excerpts From the July 18, 2013 Sheriff’s Reports July 4: 12:39 PM: Traffic Hazard – Mp. 27, McK. Hwy. A male subject came into complainant’s yard & headed towards the river. They pointed him back to the road & now he is now in & out of the highway, staggering. He appears to be either intoxicated or on something. Involved is westbound, 25 – 30, 5’ 10”, 165 lbs., brown hair, wearing a turquoise T-shirt. OSP advised. July 4: 5:58 PM: Stranded Boaters – Camp Creek Rd. & Sky High Dr. A male & female subject were flipped out of...

  • Rennie & Marten Rapids

    Jul 21, 2013

    McKenzie River Reflections...