News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Those who settled Sisters were a hardy bunch who overcame many obstacles to create lives for themselves and their families here in Central Oregon. The same could be said for the board of directors and volunteers at the Sisters History Museum who, amidst a pandemic and hazardous smoke conditions, persevered to offer a soft opening of the new museum on the corner of North Larch and East Cascade Avenue last week. They sent out notices to their members and welcomed anyone who... Full story
Despite the pandemic, and after the smoke, the Sisters Arts Association’s (SAA) fourth annual Artist Studio Tour will take place Saturday and Sunday, September 26-27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in and around Sisters. This is a free, self-guided tour to individual studios. Thirty-six artists will demonstrate and show their art in 26 locations in and around Sisters Country. Because many artists will share studio locations, it will be easier for visitors to see more of them. Sisters A... Full story
An 18-year-old Sisters woman suffered fatal injuries in a single-vehicle wreck in southern Oregon early on Wednesday morning. Oregon State Police reported that troopers and emergency personnel responded on Wednesday, September 23, at approximately 12:18 a.m. to a single vehicle crash near milepost 16 on Hwy 199 in Josephine County. According to OSP, preliminary investigation revealed that a Chevrolet Malibu, operated by Rianna McGonagle of Sisters, was southbound when it veered off the road and struck a tree. McGonagle was a... Full story
Two local businesses – Sisters Movie House and Hayden Homes – are joining with Sisters Arts Association to feature artists’ work on the days of the Artist Studio Tour. A wood carving by Daniel Schmidt will be on display at the McKenzie Meadows Village Model Home. Daniel is a 2020 graduate of Sisters High School and recipient of the $2,500 Hayden Homes Art Scholarship. This scholarship will enable Daniel to pursue his dream of studying industrial design at Western W... Full story
