News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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It's not where they are, it's where they're going. On this day, Outlaws Varsity Softball is running laps. The number of errors made during games determines the number of laps run during practice. Initially, those figures were embarrassingly high. Slowly but surely, the mistakes are lessening. Huddling his team, Outlaws Varsity Head Coach Gary Barr discusses the good and the bad. He praises several players - for batting averages above .400 and .500, for making smart plays, for... Full story
"Thankfully, it wasn't snowing." Kim Davis summed up – with context – the 2024 Sisters Little League Opening Ceremonies. The league president has been to nearly 30 of them. Last year, there was snow. Such is Sisters in local Little League lore: cold, especially in April, and also in May. Temperatures on Saturday started below freezing, and felt frigid all morning with wind chill. While hundreds of parents huddled in the stands at the stadium field behind Sisters Community Chu... Full story
In celebration of International Women's Day on March 8, we are highlighting inspiring Sisters of Industry. From woodshop enthusiast to successful entrepreneur in the male-dominated world of construction, Katie Pendleton, owner of local luxury custom-home builder The Fort, is carving a path for budding carpenters and tradeswomen. Growing up in a small town, Katie Pendleton imagined exactly what she wanted to be when she grew up. She just didn't know it yet. Pendleton says her... Full story
Sisters Cub Scouts are emerging from hibernation, happy to have their own den again. "I'm so excited to announce that the Sisters Cub Scout Pack 139 is officially back up and running!" said Jennifer Hooson, drumming up support on Facebook community pages. "Boys and girls K-5th grade welcome, all faiths welcome, LGBTQ+ friendly, neurodivergent friendly. We really do welcome all and we are a safe place to learn and grow." Hooson rallied former scouts and sponsors to resurrect... Full story
In honor of International Women's Day (March 8), The Nugget recognizes the achievements of women who are making a significant impact on our community. Josette Johnson, founder and CEO of Josie's Best Gluten Free Mixes, exemplifies the spirit of resilience, creativity, and determination that defines women entrepreneurs worldwide. Josette Johnson is navigating entrepreneurship with the same remarkable ability and agility that made her a champion show jumper. A professional in... Full story
It’s scholarship season, and a local school-and-student support system is preparing high school seniors for their next academic steps toward promising professional careers. March signals scholarship application review time for the Sisters Schools Foundation (SSF), which will distribute two $1,000 scholarships, an annual endeavor for the nonprofit established in response to financial challenges faced by public schools. SSF is undergoing a transformation with the induction of three new board members. “We really wanted to hav... Full story
Paulina Springs Books has reopened, debuting the results of a weeklong renovation. "Updating the flooring, stripping out all the old carpet and matching the flooring that we picked out for the space that we recently expanded into," said owner Lane Jacobson, referring to the store's western addition. "We're now three quarters of the way done with remodeling the entire space, with new ceiling tiles, new paint, and new trim around the windows," he said. The bookstore,... Full story
Despite a few dustings, the large snow piles are shrinking, revealing previously buried and iced-over lawns, sidewalks and driveways. The grating scrape of shovels will soon cede to the click-clack of cleats on pavement enroute to formerly frozen fields. Major League Baseball pitchers and catchers begin reporting to camp as early as Friday. From Sarasota to Scottsdale to Sisters, we're swinging into the spring sports season. Sisters Little League (SLL) is on deck, warming up... Full story
