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Be prepared for wildfire season

In preparation of this year’s upcoming fire season, the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) has created an emergency preparedness guide for Oregonians to help them properly prepare and remain safe. 

Obituary: James Bruce Campbell Oct. 21, 1947 – May 7, 2024 

Jim Campbell (JC), 76, was born in Joliet, Illinois to Thomas and LaVerne Campbell. In 1958 the family moved to Gervais, Ore., where he grew up and worked on the dairy farm. Jim was the second of six siblings: Kathy, Ron, Tom Jr. (deceased), David and Colleen (deceased).

Apocalyptic epic starts slow, finishes strong 

Once I finally got to watch it, I was initially thrown for a bit of a loop–the latest film in George Miller’s post-apocalyptic Aussie saga is considerably slower in a few segments than its predecessor. But once I got past that initial speed bump, what I discovered was a beautifully insane film that, while not a classic like Fury Road, is still a whole lot of fun for action film fans. 

A weekend of free fishing 

This coming weekend, June 1-2, is Oregon’s Free Fishing weekend, an event held statewide to encourage folks to step outside, enjoy the sunshine, appreciate the outdoors and maybe even catch a lunker or two.