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Madras boys eighth in 17-team White Buffalo Classic

The Madras Aquatic Center was packed Saturday, Jan. 31, with the annual Madras White Buffalo Classic. A total of 17 boys ...
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Community gathering at The Bar at New Basin Distilling Company Feb 5, 5 p.m.

The Jefferson County community will have an opportunity to meet Chris Dudley, a candidate for the governor of Oregon. Dudley ...
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March 29, 1960 to January 19, 2026

March 29, 1960 to January 19, 2026~ Carl Oma Richards, 65, of Madras passed away January 19, 2026 in Bend, Oregon from ...
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Warm Springs man, Harold Charley, sentenced for sexual abusive contact charges

Warm Springs man, Harold Charley, age 39, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison and a lifetime term of supervised ...
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Think reading isn’t competitive? Welcome to Oregon Battle of the Books

Welcome, February. You know what that means – it’s light after 5 p.m., Happy Birthday OREGON and get ready for the annual ...
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Success of Jefferson County School District 509J reflected in graduation rates

New data from Oregon’s Department of Education showed graduation rates improved for Jefferson County School District 509J. The district saw a total graduation rate of 91.7% in the 2024-25 school […] ...