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Event Will Raise Awareness About Suicide, Depression and Addiction at WOU

"...we will also be providing counselors, trained professionals and other resources for those dealing with depression, addictions, self-injury and suicide." - Organizer Sean Bitzer

(MONMOUTH, Ore.) - A group in Monmouth is taking big steps to raise awareness about giving hope, and finding help for those struggling with depression, addictions, self-injury and suicide.

In a sometimes depressing world; one that all too often offers little or no hope, non-profit organizations are reaching out to create a hope filled solution.

First Annual Silent Weekend at WOU Conducted Entirely in ASL

A special event will raise awareness about people who deaf.

(MONMOUTH, Ore.) - Western Oregon University will hold its first ever Silent Weekend from August 14 to 16 on campus. This weekend, conducted completely in American Sign Language (ASL) is for Deaf and hearing students, interpreters, interpreter educators and ASL instructors.

The weekend will open with a performance of ASL stories, poems and jokes by seven Northwest performers: Brenda Aron, Justin Coleman, Fred Farrior, Patrick Fischer, Brad Houck, Heath Goodall and Carl Schroeder.

Lebanon Man Dies in Crash South of Monmouth

The wife of the man who died in the crash was injured.

(MONMOUTH, Ore.) - A Lebanon-area man was killed and three others injured Friday morning in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway 99W and Old Fort Road south of Monmouth.

Oregon State Police troopers say on July 24, 2009 at approximately 11:00 a.m. a 2002 Chevrolet Impala four-door driven by 68-year old Robert Henry Primasing of Lebanon, was westbound on Old Fort Road approaching the intersection with Highway 99W.

Oregon Fire Awards Recognize Selfless and Courageous Dedication

People who live at the edge of the blade: Oregon's firefighters and emergency service teams, along with a few civilians including a TV news crew from Portland, are recognized for their extraordinary efforts.

(CANBY, Ore.) - Citizens of Oregon enjoy an enviable sense of security with the fire agencies listed below. They were recognized this weekend at an honorary awards ceremony.

The list of award recipients at this year's Oregon Meritorious Awards from the Oregon Fire Chiefs Association, also goes far beyond the services, and recognizes the help they receive from police, civilians and even a Portland, Oregon TV news crew.

WOU Reports 10% Enrollment Growth Over Past Two Years‏

(MONMOUTH, Ore.) - Western Oregon University achieved an all-time-high enrollment of 5,349 students for the 2008-09 academic year, a growth of 6.2 percent or 312 students. This is an overall increase of nearly 10 percent since 2006-07.

Major contributing factors to this success are a 21 percent increase of transfer students supported by the Western Transfer Advantage, and strong retention (72 percent) that reflects a strong campus commitment to student success including the Western Tuition Promise. The national retention average for public universities similar in size to WOU is between 60 to 65 percent.

The Western Transfer Advantage provides transfer students with customized services and support to help make their transfer to WOU a successful one. This includes early bird transfer student registration, orientation during New Student Week, academic advising, and financial aid. And the Western Tuition Promise guarantees that incoming undergraduate students won't have a tuition increase for four academic years.

Police: Illegal Pass Kills Motorist on 99W Near Monmouth

Oregon's Highway Department has a detour established around the fatal crash scene, the highway near Monmouth is closed.

(MONMOUTH, Ore.) - Oregon State Police report a fatal traffic crash on Highway 99W about four miles south of Monmouth. They say the highway there is closed. State troopers on the scene say the collision involved a passenger vehicle and a commercial truck.

"Preliminary information from the scene indicates a northbound small pickup driven by the victim attempted to pass a vehicle in a no passing zone and collided with a southbound commercial truck."

College Democrats Host Democratic Debate

Secretary of State Candidates Forum at Western Oregon University.

(MONMOUTH, Ore.) - Western Oregon University College Democrats are excited to bring candidates for the Democratic Nomination for Secretary of State of Oregon to campus May 7, 2008 at Noon for a debate. This is an opportunity for the mid-valley citizens to see and hear the candidates directly.

The debate is co-hosted by the Western Oregon University Communication Studies & Political Science Departments. Professor Mark Henkels, PhD. will be moderating the debate. The candidates scheduled to participate are Senator Kate Brown, Senator Rick Metsger, and Senator Vicki Walker.

New Medical Center Opens in Monmouth

The clinic will be open Mondays through Thursdays, 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM and 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Fridays.

(MONMOUTH, Ore.) - The Monmouth Rehabilitation Clinic of West Valley Hospital changes its name to Monmouth Medical Center, and opens at its new location at 512 Main Street, Suite 300, Monmouth Monday, January 28th.

The clinic initially will provide occupational and physical therapy. "Family medicine physicians are being recruited to staff the clinic in the future, in an effort to increase access to primary care for residents of Monmouth and Independence," says Eric Buckland, administrator of West Valley Hospital.

Polk County POINT Team Makes Arrests

The POINT Team is the Polk County Interagency Narcotics Team.

(MONMOUTH) - A month long investigation involving the sales of methamphetamine led to two arrests in Polk County Wednesday.

The Polk County Interagency Narcotics Team, assisted by the Monmouth Police Department and the Polk County Sheriff's Office, served a search warrant on an apartment located at 287 S Monmouth Ave #8 in Monmouth.

Troy Williams, the resident of the apartment, was arrested and charged with Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine, Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine within 1000 feet of a School and Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine.

Western Oregon University Welcomes the Oregon Academy of Science

The OAS meeting will begin Saturday at 7:00 AM with registration at Werner University Center.

(MONMOUTH) - Western Oregon University will host the 65th annual meeting of the Oregon Academy of Science on Saturday, February 24, 2007. The OAS promotes science education and scientific research within the state. The academy's thirteen sections work to encourage communication among Oregon scientists, both private and public and fosters the growth of tomorrow's scientists through the junior academy for high school students.