Donation gives life to College Hill arts program

Using a wood-carving tool, Brianna McGinley carefully chipped away at a piece of sculpture foam.

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Birth: Lindberg (Nov. 7)

Keira Lindberg was born the morning of Oct. 21, 2009, at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis. She weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces. Parents are Krista and Matthew Lindberg of Corvallis.

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Good Words (Nov. 7)

'Boo Ball' at West Hills was a scary good time

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County to hold back $1 million in case HP tax appeal is upheld

Benton County commissioners will consider a proposal on Tuesday to hold back $1 million from taxing districts this year in a special fund that would be used to repay Hewlett-Packard Co., should the company win an appeal to state tax court.

Nov 07, 2009 | 12:30 am | Loading…

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Hundreds line up for flu vaccine

Line snakes down the street for H1N1 clinic at Lincoln School

Nov 07, 2009 | 12:15 am | Loading…

• Related: Information hotline

Another bite at the acorn

Neighborhood residents band together in effort to buy Witham Oaks from financially troubled developer and preserve the 95-acre parcel as open space

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• Related: Public meeting

CARDV announces cell phone drive

For the third year, The Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence is holding a community-wide campaign to collect used cell phones. It will continue through the end of November.

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Civil War blood drive competition begins

For the eighth year, the Oregon State University Beavers and University of Oregon Ducks are out for blood, but it's not on the gridiron. "The Rivals for Life" competiton sees which school's students, alumni and fans can donate the most blood through Nov. 21. The event started Thursday.

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Philomath Middle School invites veterans to assembly

Philomath Middle School is inviting military veterans to participate in and be honored at an assembly scheduled for 8 a.m. Tuesday at the school.

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20th season begins for holiday store

Gifts for a Better World, a seasonal holiday store located in First Congregational Church at 4515 West Hills Road, is opening today at 10 a.m.

Nov 06, 2009 | 9:05 pm | Loading…

Neighbors: Fort Hood suspect said his goodbyes

FORT HOOD, Texas - As if going off to war, Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan cleaned out his apartment, gave leftover frozen broccoli to one neighbor and called another to thank him for his friendship - common courtesies and routines of the departing soldier. Instead, authorities say, he went on the…

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Frat shooting victim reflects after lawsuit now is in the past

No longer homeless, Dennis Sanderson talks about the past three years, his future

Nov 06, 2009 | 3:15 am | Loading…

ID theft suspect Knapp fails to appear in court

A Corvallis man facing federal charges didn't show up for court, and a federal warrant has been issued for his arrest.

Nov 06, 2009 | 2:45 am | Loading…

Roses ‘n' Raspberries (Nov. 6)

ROSE (roz) n. One of the most beautiful of all flowers, a symbol of fragrance and loveliness. Often given as a sign of appreciation.

Nov 06, 2009 | 1:00 am | Loading…

Crime watch (Nov. 6)

This log includes incidents in which there may 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 may…

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Fourth man arrested for mugging

A fourth man was arrested Wednesday evening on charges related to a mugging that happened a month ago.

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Fire calls (Nov. 6)

Corvallis Fire Department

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Letter: Want to do some good and raise some public money? Tax soda (Nov. 6)

I support a soda tax. For years, I drank sweetened beverages all day, every day. I no longer do, and I am clearly healthier as a result. I strongly support a steep tax on soda and other sweetened beverages. It is clear that these beverages are a prime cause of obesity and diabetes, and ar…

Nov 05, 2009 | 11:15 pm | Loading…

Letter: The $250 payment to seniors prompts a great many reactions (Nov. 6)

I agree with Gordon L. Shadle (Letters, Nov. 4) about the $250 payment to seniors. The problem is that people will confuse the issues. Some will blame Social Security, and some will blame me if I appear to be against giving money to impoverished seniors.

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