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Death Investigation Near Central Point Continues

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact Oregon State Police Southern Command Center at (800) 442-2068.

(CENTRAL POINT) - Investigators are releasing the photograph of 47-year old Darin Lynn Drake, a of homicide victim whose body was discovered Friday morning in a field about 100 feet west
of Interstate 5 near the Central Point interchange.

Investigators hope the photograph release will help the public with providing information related to this investigation.

Oregon Roofer Wins Online Casino Jackpot

An Oregon roofer nailed a $902,505 return on only a $9 wager!

(CENTRAL POINT) - Matt Eilenberger, a 35-year-old roofer from Central Point, won the Party online casino Mega Jackpot of $902,505.00

Matt is overwhelmed by his online casino win, and plans to get a new home for his family.

“I'm looking to sell my house and get a bigger one!” he said.

Their present home doesn’t offer enough space for the family of five, but now Matt, his wife Alicia, and their three children will have more room to explore and enjoy their lives together.

Matt won the jackpot on a online casino Super Fortune Wheel.

“I can quite honestly say that until a few weeks ago I had won nothing in my life.”

Atkinson Participates in New Orleans Relief Efforts

(NEW ORLEANS, La.) - State Senator Jason Atkinson (R-Central Point) and his wife Stephanie spent the past several days in New Orleans aiding families who continue to struggle in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Atkinson is participating in the outreach effort as part of a national program that recognizes some of America`s top young elected leaders.

"This is one of the greatest civic challenges our country has faced,` Atkinson said. `My heart is forever changed experiencing the devastation of these Americans. I hope the rest of our country continues to rebuild this great city."

Atkinson, who returned to Oregon late Monday, says they stayed busy during their trip visiting with aid groups, touring the hurricane`s devastation and pitching in to help.

Atkinson Wins Oregon Farm Bureau Endorsement

(CENTRAL POINT) - Oregon State Senator and candidate for Governor Jason Atkinson today welcomed the endorsement of his candidacy by the Oregon Farm Bureau Federation. The Farm Bureau is the state's largest general agriculture organization. Its 22 member Board of Directors met Tuesday in the culmination of a 3-month process and voted overwhelmingly to support Atkinson in the upcoming gubernatorial primary.

When asked what the deciding factor was in endorsing Atkinson, OFB President Barry Bushue said, `Jason is a proven entity that has been a passionate advocate of the natural resources industry. He is running a grassroots campaign which clearly mirrors our organization.`

Dave Dillon, Executive Vice President of OFB said his organization has not done a lot of primary endorsements in the past...