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A Bearded Dragon relaxing on a rock in its enclosure. Morgan Willis took over Atlantis Pet Store, located at 2821 NE Stephens Street, on Aug. 1, 2020. Since then, she has made many new additions including, a new paint job, counter, and snake room. As well as new signs, decor, tanks, small animal racks, plants, Continue Reading
The Ford Family Foundation puts up pinwheels that represent the happy childhoods and bright futures that all children deserve on Thursday. The month of April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Ford Family Foundation is a significant advocate for this initiative. “The Foundation has a long history of prioritizing child protection and the prevention of Continue Reading
There are many species at Wildlife Safari, however, the cranes are some of the most striking. Over 600 animals are inhabiting Wildlife Safari, and three of them are cranes. Allison Trout, ungulate lead keeper at Wildlife Safari, said, “We have two species of cranes in the wild East. African grey crowned cranes range across 18 Continue Reading
Devree Guido is pictured in her formal wear for the Rising Star Competition. Photo Courtesy of Jessica Guido Devree Guido is a fighter. By the age of 3, Devree had gotten two liver transplants. In December of last year, at the age of 7, she received a kidney transplant. A few short months later, she Continue Reading
Fremont FBLA members collect dirt to plant trees around the area on Saturday. Fremont Middle School’s Future Business Leaders of America were among many community members that showed up to volunteer at The Stewart Park Nature Area ponds, better known as the Duck Pond, last Saturday. Ryan Finlay of Roseburg Tracker said over thirty local Continue Reading
The kennels where stray dogs are kept, were empty on Wednesday due, in part, to the efforts of the Return to Home program. When pets get lost, they are not always easy to find. Saving Grace Pet Adoption Center is working towards changing that. Return to Home is a program that strives to reunite families Continue Reading
Filled with nearly 4,500 records, the Record Loft stands upstairs above Good Vibrations. The Record Loft is a designated area upstairs at Good Vibrations where 2 channel audio, turntables, and vinyl are celebrated, according to owner John Hooper “On the new side, we stock 400 to 500 typically, and on the used side, I’d guess Continue Reading
The inside view of one of the many veggie-filled hoop houses at Norm Lehne Farms on Wednesday. Farm fresh fruits and veggies, delicious recipes, kitchen utensils, and reusable grocery bags: These are some of the things you get from being a part of Youth CSA Farm to School. “Farm to School is a multifaceted program Continue Reading
Julia Wilkey, 9, Brook Wilkey’s daughter, finds a cozy spot to read Wings of Fire by Tui Sutherland on Wednesday. If you are looking to purchase a book, While Away Books may be the place for you. Josh Jones, the business owner, said, “We are very community-oriented and are not just a store but a Continue Reading
Bella Nielsen has been baking since she was 5 years old. Now, at 11, she has “Baked by Bella”, a business where she sells homemade cupcakes. She sells them at Porter Creek Mercantile. Her mother and grandmother inspired her to bake. “My grandma bakes a lot so I would watch her and she would let Continue Reading
