Despite founder's death, Marysville horse-rescue program goes on (Seattle Times)
Vel Moore, the founder of Marysville's Equine Rescue Association, had a special ability to read the character of a horse and know its worth. And she did the same with people — especially the troubled teens who were assigned to do volunteer work at the horse rescue farm.
FEATURED 16th Annual South County Festival (The Capital)
Bring the Family to a New and Exciting South County Festival with Family Games & Activities; Live Music; Magic Show; Contests; Interactive Demonstrations; Exhibits Featuring Local Artisans, Businesses, Crafters, Community & Educational; Enjoy Seafood, BBQ, Funnel Cakes, Beer, Wine, and more.
Rodeo is game, but with restrictions (Suburban Journals)
Nobody got exactly what they wanted Monday night as the Warren County Commission approved a conditional-use permit for the Melton Family Rodeo.
Weekend calendar (The Salem News)
Benefits Saturday, June 6 Yard Sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cove Community Center, 19 E. Corning St., Beverly. All proceeds will benefit the Cove Park Equipment Fund. Sponsored by Friends of Cove Park.
Fifty great days out in the UK (Daily Telegraph)
Spending the summer in Britain and short of ideas? Sophie Butler offers a guide to the country's top attractions.
A rough ride into farm history (The News & Observer)
Navigating the uneven streets of downtown Raleigh on an antique tractor was no easy task for N.C. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler.
Upper Lake revisits the wild west (Lake County News)
UPPER LAKE – Cowboys, horses and visitors crowded Upper Lake's streets on Saturday as part of the 16 th annual Wild West Day celebration.
Fire rips through ranch in north MH (Morgan Hill Times)
Erica Sanchez, 29, and Elizabeth Sanchez, 25, console each other as firefighters attempt to control a multi-structure fire on their family's land on Dougherty Avenue on Saturday. Photo by: Natalie Everett The scene unfolding over the 10-acre ranch was chaotic Saturday afternoon as firefighting crews from five agencies battled a three-alarm fire there that blew plumes of black smoke in the air ...
Columbia Gorge bucks economic winds, especially in The Dalles (The Oregonian)
As Oregon staggers through the worst recession in memory, The Dalles is doing OK.
News Alerts (The Addison County Independent)
ADDISON COUNTY — Addison County voters are expected to turn out in droves at the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 4, to cast ballots for the candidates they want to represent them in venues ranging from the Vermont Statehouse in Montpelier to the White House in Washington, D.C.
