Sports & Events

	Chargers get back in win column 10/09/2013 SPORTS - FOOTBALL Sentinel Tribune / STPNS Westbrook, Minnesota (STPNS)- Danube — Last Friday night the Chargers traveled to Danube to take on the O-5 Renville County West Jaguars. The weather was very iffy to say the least. There was a steady stiff breeze blowing during the whole game. Also during the first quarter a light drizzle made field conditions less than desira... View
	Trucker injured on Clear Lake Cutoff 11/07/2013 DISASTER AND ACCIDENT McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- MCKENZIE BRIDGE: A commercial truck driver received minor injuries Monday afternoon when he lost control and traveled off Highway 126 about five miles east of Belknap Hot Springs. The truck collided with a tree and the semi-trailer overturned blocking the highway for several hours.... View
	One day at D-Day 11/07/2013 MILITARY McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- VIDA: Not many men these days could put on the uniform they wore when serving in World War II. One who can is Ennis Nestle of Vida. He won’t do it in the summertime because it would be too hot to don the all wool clothing.... View
	Commissioner candidates share their views 11/28/2013 LOCAL POLITICS McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- NIMROD:  Some of the candidates seeking election to the eastern district seat on the Lane County Board of Commissioners had a chance to meet with voters last Thursday. Speaking at the November meeting of the McKenzie River Chamber of Commerce was Kevin Matthews, Jose Ortal, and Jack Schoo... View
	Give Back to School program enters 4th year 11/28/2013 SMALL TOWN BUSINESS McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- LEABURG: The Spring Creek Holly Farm will continue it’s Give Back to Schools program for the 2013 holiday season. The idea originated in 2010 when the farm partnered with area residents to raise money for local schools. Through the program, 50 percent of the retail price of each tree sold is donate... View
	Dutchmen over power Chargers 09/24/2013 SPORTS - FOOTBALL Sentinel Tribune / STPNS Westbrook, Minnesota (STPNS)-     WWG — The  Chargers ran into a buzz saw with perennial nemesis Edgerton Ellsworth coming to town. ... View
	Forest looks at recreation upgrades 11/21/2013 LOCAL GOVERNMENT McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- Several local projects under consideration by the Willamette National Forest could benefit outdoor enthusiasts who frequent the McKenzie River Ranger District. Among those listed in the Fall issue of the Forest Focus newsletter are a review of the master plan for Camp Melakwa and the Big Lake Youth... View
	Hunters face $25 penalty for unreported deer and elk tags 11/21/2013 RECREATION McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- Nearly 34,000 hunters who failed to report results of their 2012 deer or elk tags by the January 31st deadline for most hunts will be required to pay a $25 penalty fee before they can purchase a 2014 hunting license.... View
	A Blast from the Past! 10/02/2013 EDUCATION Lyon County Reporter / STPNS Rock Rapids, Iowa (STPNS)-     WWG — Despite the crushing loss Friday night to MLA in the homecoming football game, the rest of the week could not have gone any better. The weather was near perfect, and students were able to really get into the spirit of the event. ... View
	Wolverines take down Chargers in homecoming tilt 10/02/2013 SPORTS - FOOTBALL Lyon County Reporter / STPNS Rock Rapids, Iowa (STPNS)-     WWG — With all the hoopla of Homecoming Week the  Chargers took the field with  hopes of winning in the annual homecoming battle. But it was not to be as the Wolverines racked up 285 yards rushing and 6 touchdowns plus 2 more through the air. Wolverine qu... View
	Chargers out gun Patriots 52-48 10/23/2013 SPORTS - FOOTBALL Sentinel Tribune / STPNS Westbrook, Minnesota (STPNS)-     WWG — Usually nine man foot ball has a lot of scoring on long plays, and that was no different than usual. Except often the scoring can be one sided creating lop sided scores on the score board, like 60-0 or 56-6. But this game was anything but lopsided as the two teams comb... View