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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
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Who makes fire decisions?
06/06/2013 LOCAL GOVERNMENT
McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS
McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- As spring turns to summer and the West faces what might be an above average year for wildfires, public lands officials thought it might be a good time to remind people about the different ways fire is managed across the landscape they call home. Whether people live in a city, own land in the countr... View
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Council working to remove burned house
07/10/2013 LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Sentinel Tribune / STPNS
Westbrook, Minnesota (STPNS)- Westbrook — The council discussed an on-going problem with a house which was burned out late last winter. Apparently the owner of the house has received payment for the loss, which was supposed to include demolition of the property. ... View
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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
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City gets FEMA reimbursement
08/14/2013 LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Sentinel Tribune / STPNS
Westbrook, Minnesota (STPNS)- westbrook — The city council was pleasantly surprised when they received a check of $29,000 from FEMA to help cover expense of clean up after late winter ice storm. ... View
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Council approves band shelter improvements
05/29/2013 LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Sentinel Tribune / STPNS
Westbrook, Minnesota (STPNS)- WALNUT GROVE — The city council met in a regular session on the 13th day of May, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Room. Greg Hansen, Leonard McLaughlin, Xiong Yang, Tom Hansen, Mike Zeug and Kerwin Armitage were present. Todd Harrington and Jeff Harnack... View
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City studies radio maintenance contract
03/13/2013 LOCAL POLITICS
Sentinel Tribune / STPNS
Westbrook, Minnesota (STPNS)- westbrook — Police Chief Alan Wahl provided information on a maintenance agreement for the city radios with Alpha Wireless. The cost of per radio each month would be between 10 and 12 dollars. The cost for all of the city radios would be about $6,000 per year. The... View
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City approves audit report
04/10/2013 LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Sentinel Tribune / STPNS
Westbrook, Minnesota (STPNS)- Westbrook — Last week the city council reviewed the annual financial audit for 2012 by Abdo Eick & Meyers LLP of Mankato. The council received an audit report summary outlining items of note. ... View
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Cost of fish tagging programs questioned
06/27/2013 REGIONAL GOVERNMENT
McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS
McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- It’s estimated about $70 million was spent during fiscal year 2012 for various forms of fish research tagging and/or marking, within the Columbia River basin. The research aims to inform fish managers about the status of fish populations such as salmon and steelhead stocks that are the target of fe... View
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Fast driving still
11/13/2013 LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Sentinel Tribune / STPNS
Westbrook, Minnesota (STPNS)- Westbrook — Last month the council heard a complaint of fast driving on Cedar Avenue during school and after school. Police Chief Alan Wahl said he would look into the matter, noting, “I guess it’s time for me to have a talk at the school.”... View
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Council sets local levy
09/18/2013 LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Sentinel Tribune / STPNS
Westbrook, Minnesota (STPNS)- Westbrook — City Clerk Katie Steen told the council the proposed local levy will be $195,913.50. The increase figures out to be 2.78 percent. Mayor Dennis Phelps said, “That’s not to bad considering we took a more realistic look at our budget.” The final budget will be adopt... View
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Council approves new Christmas banners and lights
03/27/2013 LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Sentinel Tribune / STPNS
Westbrook, Minnesota (STPNS)- The Walnut Grove City Council met in a regular session on the 11th day of March, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the council room. Greg Hansen, Xiong Yang, Todd Harrington, Jeff Harnack, Leonard McLaughlin, Kerwin Armitage, Mike Zeug and Tom Hansen were present.... View
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