East Oregonian

Last of a generation

The time is coming when World War II veterans like Harley “Jack” Fitzhugh won’t be around to tell their stories.

Posted: 05/27/12
Easy riders

For the Cereal Cyclists, bicycling used to be all about the speed.

Posted: 05/27/12
Morrow grand juries go long distance

Saving money is the name of the game for Morrow County, which is switching to a video conferencing system that allows north county law officers and some witnesses to appear before grand juries in Heppner.

Posted: 05/27/12
Weston-McEwen seniors learn to survive

Graduating seniors of Weston-McEwen High School in Athena traditionally give roses during commencement to the people who made a difference in their educational journey. The 30 seniors of the class of 2012 gave a bouquet of yellow roses and hug after hug to the mother and father of Collin Snider, their fellow TigerScot who took his life in December.

Posted: 05/27/12
Eyes on the storm

The black cloud coming toward Athena set Jodie Harnden’s blood pumping Tuesday afternoon. She zoomed to her computer to check the National Weather Service online weather map, which showed the brunt of the storm would miss Athena. Harnden was a little let down but found a silver lining — the rain quenched her garden.

Posted: 05/27/12

PREP TRACK: Close calls nip Bulldogs

EUGENE — Hermiston junior David Barnett tasted victory in the javelin only to have it ripped away on the final throw of the competition on Saturday at the OSAA Class 5A State Track and Fied Championships in Eugene.

posted: May 26
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Wedding: Wilhelm-Acock

Rhonda Marie Wilhelm and Zachary D. Acock of Umatilla exchanged wedding vows March 24, 2012, at Hamley Slickfork Saloon in Pendleton. Rhonda is the daughter of Ronald and Linda Wilhelm of Lexington. Zachary is the son of Scott and Donna Acock of Irrigon.