Education

Kiwanis member Wayne Looney recognized for contributions to youth

CCSD school board and Superintendent Sara Johnson recognized Wayne Looney for his contributions, along with his Kiwanis team, to the youth in the community Read moreKiwanis member Wayne Looney recognized for contributions to youth

Crook County School District invites public to listening sessions

The district is seeking input from the public on what is going well with the schools and what can be improved Read moreCrook County School District invites public to listening sessions

Start something new with Community Education at COCC

Mediterranean cuisine, Spanish language, comedic improv and restoring watershed habitat are just a few of the plentiful — and affordable — Community Education off… Read moreStart something new with Community Education at COCC

Prineville resident receives national teaching award

Patrick Higgins, a computer science teacher for Oregon Charter Academy (ORCA) was nationally awarded for his unique approach to teaching and also selected as one … Read morePrineville resident receives national teaching award

COCC: Starting College in a High School Classroom

COCC’s College Now program gives high school students a jump on their future with low-cost, career-sampling college credits Read moreCOCC: Starting College in a High School Classroom

Small Business Saturday a big success for Prineville shops

Local businesses reported good turnout and some had record sales on this pivotal shopping day Read moreSmall Business Saturday a big success for Prineville shops

BTI gets $500K federal investment for clean-up effort

Baker Technical Institute will receive a $500,000 federal investment to recruit, train and place workers from Crook County and other communities in cleanup projec… Read moreBTI gets $500K federal investment for clean-up effort

CENTRAL OREGON HISTORY: Pioneer in a 'God-forsaken' place

Frances “Fannie” Elizabeth Day was born at Creswell, Oregon on Oct. 5, 1865. She grew up on her parents’ farm. She met Sidney Stearns at her aunt’s farm near Springfield, Oregon in 1886, and on Nov. 15, 1887, she married the dashing young sto…