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Articles from the May 10, 2023 edition


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  • Fathom Realty takes up shop in Sisters

    Bill Bartlett|Updated May 11, 2023

    Until last week the nationally ranked Fathom Realty was not a brand force in Sisters, or even Central Oregon. That all changed when Mark and Pam Ossinger hung out the Fathom shingle at 311 E. Cascade Ave. at the corner of Spruce in the former Antler Arts building. The building's design is distinctive with its log-style architecture, and is prominent when entering downtown from the east. The Fathom Realty logo is prominently displayed perpendicularly to the street, making the... Full story

  • Burning season requires caution

    Updated May 9, 2023

    The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) and other fire prevention experts urge the public to exercise caution when disposing of yard debris this spring. With fires already occurring in the state, particularly in the Southwest and Central Oregon District, Oregonians need to keep fire prevention at the top of their mind. Now is a great time to trim trees and bushes and tidy up plants around your home to create a “defensible space” around your property. Defensible space creates a buffer around your home that can help pro... Full story

  • Combating loneliness in Central Oregon

    Updated May 9, 2023

    St. Charles Health System has a new focus for its Community Benefit funding: reducing feelings of loneliness and social isolation while fostering a sense of belonging among Central Oregonians. For the next three years, St. Charles will direct thousands in grant funding to community organizations to target loneliness and isolation. “We are increasingly seeing that loneliness and depression are root causes of a number of health problems and societal problems, and the pandemic has only exacerbated that issue,” said Molly Wells D... Full story