https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog daily 0.75 2024-09-26 https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/panthers-new-tact-is-to-be-more-offensive monthly 0.5 2024-09-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/36ec53e5-eebb-43fa-a75c-3b059b2132a3/Keeper+I.JPG Blog - Panthers’ new tact is to be more offensive - Make it stand out Alondra Garcia, no. 17, is on the move for the Central High varsity girls soccer team. The Panthers (0-0, 1-4) routed Reynolds, 8-0, on Tuesday for their first win of the season. Also pictured: Wendy Vargas, no. 2. More on this win as information becomes available. Photo by Lance Masterson. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/630667f4-9ec9-47cb-afc4-cc0cc0ba0368/Keeper+II.JPG Blog - Panthers’ new tact is to be more offensive - Make it stand out Panthers pictured are Lucia Landeros (no. 16) and Mica Tonnsen (6). The girls open Mid-Willamette Conference play Tuesday at South Albany. 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The Wolves (7-2 overall, 0-1 GNAC) dropped their home opener, 3-0. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/taste-new-york-sicily-at-new-indy-restaurant monthly 0.5 2024-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/db131613-7509-4e66-a14a-3c09d1dd10a6/IMG_5651_jpg.jpeg Blog - Taste New York, Sicily in every pizza slice - Make it stand out Old favorites, such as the Margherita (foreground), along with potential new favorites, such as pickled pepper pie, are available at New York Squares in Independence. The restaurant’s menu is available online. Submitted photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/c4b2effb-6f94-422c-b364-3877441ed715/0911+PCIO+NY+Squares+I.jpeg Blog - Taste New York, Sicily in every pizza slice - Make it stand out In opening their new restaurant, New York Squares in Independence, Juby (left) and Michael Galatioto are continuing a family tradition. The restaurant features Sicilian-New York City style pizza. Photo by Lance Masterson. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/chs-boys-struggling-on-the-pitch monthly 0.5 2024-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/582122f9-34a0-4599-9793-95d28d749226/0911+PCIO+CHS+BS+No.+22+A.JPG Blog - CHS boys struggling on the pitch - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/84c24da7-2d78-4ec3-8b87-88423b212414/0911+PCIO+CHS+BS+No.+20.JPG Blog - CHS boys struggling on the pitch - Make it stand out Getting set defensively for the Panthers are Guillermo Esquival (No. 20) and exchange student Giacomo Filgheddu (No. 5) during the season opener against Hillsboro. 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It’s Boyer’s way of paying tribute to a beloved family pet. Photo by Lance Masterson. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/b041f4b2-28c9-4707-b861-dcd0c1430e1d/IMG_5329.jpeg Blog - Sundew Tattoos is where ink, skin come together - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/camaraderie-culture-key-new-coachs-approach monthly 0.5 2024-09-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/a9096015-6696-4e8f-9bd2-d377f11aebbb/0904+PCIO+VB+Preview.jpeg Blog - Camaraderie, culture key new coach’s approach - Make it stand out Last year’s junior varsity coach - Cammy Baker - is this year’s varsity coach for the Central High School varsity volleyball team. Pictured, left to right: Senior Kyleah Medel, Baker and junior Julissa Carbajal. Photo by Lance Masterson. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/smith-fine-arts-series-announces-2024-25-performers monthly 0.5 2024-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/1725909912369-YR6MJPX82PA2KGERWQL4/unsplash-image-s_eN9HJyDJQ.jpg Blog - Smith Fine Arts Series announces 2024-25 performers - Make it stand out Stock image https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/step-back-in-time-at-the-shrewsbury-festival monthly 0.5 2024-09-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/293b1bf8-200c-4823-82ad-35fe318fd0d1/0920+PCIO+The+Dragon.jpg Blog - Shrewsbury Faire is back this weekend - Make it stand out Rane (left) is the son of Equinox, the dragon, and Mist, the woodland fairy. Just another typical family portrait from the Shrewsbury Renaissance Faire. The faire returns this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 14-15. Photo by Lance Masterson. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/0f7e56b8-c989-44a7-a503-a1f7f518e16e/IMG_0628.JPG Blog - Shrewsbury Faire is back this weekend - Make it stand out Harley LaQuinn was hard to miss at the Shrewsbury Renaissance Festival. / Photo by L.E. Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/ac8c4c21-284b-41cd-a096-af50c5fd3e86/0920+PCIO+Blacksmiths.JPG Blog - Shrewsbury Faire is back this weekend - Make it stand out Tymon Teichroeb demonstrates how blacksmithing was done in ye good ol' days. Also pictured: Isaac Morain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/1701807334293-417TR7XJH8SJBJOIXO54/0920+PCIO+Jousing.jpg Blog - Shrewsbury Faire is back this weekend - Make it stand out Sir Charles (black horse) and Sir Michael joust it out during the recent Shrewsbury Renaissance Faire. The faire’s highlight for many, the joust was performed by Knights of Mayhem. / Photo by L.E. Masterson https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/festival-fitting-for-worlds-hop-capital monthly 0.5 2024-09-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/1725662503065-FQJ1JMKO81TAH1L9G6TM/unsplash-image-0376tfLb89c.jpg Blog - Festival fitting for world’s hop capital - Make it stand out Stock image https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/streak-against-ranked-teams-alive-and-well monthly 0.5 2024-09-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/1aa095d1-0ced-456f-977e-0d507480cdc4/0909+PCFP+WOU+WS+No.+18.JPG Blog - Streak against ranked teams alive and well - Make it stand out Lulu Sadler, no. 18, and Briana Kulfi, no. 5. of the Western Oregon women's soccer team. Photo by Lance Masterson. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/cross-country-season-is-off-to-a-fast-start monthly 0.5 2024-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/6f5978e2-cfaa-4766-8c13-823cfc35dee4/1108+CHS+XC+B+Aidan+Wendring.jpg Blog - Cross country season off to fast start - Make it stand out Photo of Aidan Wendring, no. 744, was submitted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/c5ab3afc-d782-4c30-913e-c7803f26c897/0829+TN+XC+Hannah+Gilbert.jpg Blog - Cross country season off to fast start - Make it stand out Photo of Hannah Gilbert, no. 69, by Lance Masterson. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/city-businesses-cash-in-on-concert-series monthly 0.5 2024-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/102f4954-11c7-480d-ab69-0a4acdb6c665/Jim+Smoltz+BBW.JPG Blog - City, businesses cash in on concert series - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/4f1b1d8c-685d-4ba6-a3a1-05a0733fc4a5/877697FC-BA5F-4B33-9DBB-BC45CB974975_1_105_c.jpeg Blog - City, businesses cash in on concert series - Make it stand out Jessa Campbell and Lawrence Orleck of Taken by the Sky perform during their band’s recent concert in Independence. This marked the second straight year TBS took part in the River’s Edge Summer Series, and they proved to be 2024’s top draw with some 2,000 fans in attendance. Photo by Lance Masterson. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/gridders-tackle-new-season-conference monthly 0.5 2024-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/825385bd-6171-414f-8fe9-7c3e761d0de4/0830+CHS+FB+Jackson+Stevens.JPG Blog - Gridders tackle new season, conference - Make it stand out Jackson Stevens, No. 8, scores for Central High in Friday's opener against Eagle Point. The Panthers (1-0, 0-0 SD2) had little trouble dispatching their non-conference foe, blanking the Eagles 42-0. The local lads are at Beaverton on Friday and at Crescent Valley Sept. 13. They return home Sept. 27 to host South Albany in the preseason finale. 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Our interview with DTW - Make it stand out Submitted photo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/f89c31ba-c7fa-499b-9001-7b3d4f2b6af3/DTW+II.jpg Blog - Our interview with DTW - Make it stand out Submitted photo https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/tuesday-string-band-photos monthly 0.5 2024-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/ae1a5409-d166-4cf9-8d17-6a77b38e99a6/IMG_0082.JPG Blog - Tuesday String Band photos - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/ca2b51d7-7c9c-497e-b6da-74c9b5065602/IMG_0090.JPG Blog - Tuesday String Band photos - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/536eaa17-b6d0-41db-834c-def0e95c8ceb/IMG_0264.JPG Blog - Tuesday String Band photos - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/bb59bdc3-c7cd-4966-bbea-761cd4571f37/IMG_0250.JPG Blog - Tuesday String Band photos - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/522a499c-87c6-4913-9674-8e7a6223b832/IMG_0081.JPG Blog - Tuesday String Band photos - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/5c6a4696-7b83-4851-afe7-ef9bc07b03ec/IMG_0109.JPG Blog - Tuesday String Band photos - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/87b4eaeb-2f93-46c7-9dd5-a870cbcff99d/IMG_0127.JPG Blog - Tuesday String Band photos - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/60-years-of-giving-continues-with-15000-donation monthly 0.5 2024-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/3300fcac-7ef2-4af9-bcd1-0a782dd43a11/0814+PCFP+MGC+Check.jpg Blog - 60 years of giving continues with $15,000 donation - Make it stand out In honor of its 60th anniversary, the Monmouth Garden Club donated $15,000 to the City of Monmouth. The donation goes toward building a picnic pavilion at Monmouth Recreation Park. Pictured, left to right: club officers Deb Bachwansky, Karen Williams, Terri Siner and Diane Ostrom, along with Monmouth Mayor Dec Koontz and Public Works Director Russ Cooper. Submitted photo by Dashiell McNett. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/442f594b-0d90-4b3c-b28e-771ed6a7f353/0814+PCFP+MGC+Contributions.jpg Blog - 60 years of giving continues with $15,000 donation - Make it stand out Submitted image https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/tuesday-string-band-is-as-local-as-they-come monthly 0.5 2024-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/3e01be9a-5272-45d0-8937-8af1043f104a/0814+PCIO+TSB+Truck+Sunset.jpg Blog - Just another local boys make good (music) story - Make it stand out The bluegrass-oriented Tuesday String Band performs Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., at Main Street Park in Monmouth. Band members, who all have ties to the Western Oregon music department, are, left to right: Mason Akers, Ryan Hanson and Gage Carter. Submitted photo. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/photos-from-budokan-show monthly 0.5 2024-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/8e0c3ac2-80f9-4d14-a6da-0b310c2e8005/IMG_1750.JPG Blog - Photos from Budokan - Make it stand out Photo from Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/ee292b5f-6ae5-48d0-bac5-26cd7fbdb75c/IMG_1297.JPG Blog - Photos from Budokan - Make it stand out Photo from Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/41e9eeab-00b0-4874-9e49-6fa389deb34c/IMG_1502.JPG Blog - Photos from Budokan - Make it stand out Photo from Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/e43f38f8-9ac9-4c94-bff6-33c9a2f63fe5/BEC+I.jpg Blog - Photos from Budokan - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/5fbae121-705b-42c2-9009-f28b02e5d04f/IMG_1629.JPG Blog - Photos from Budokan - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/-clay-under-my-fingerprints-for-over-over-five-decades monthly 0.5 2024-08-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/7b75cae4-ed01-4532-9b86-74cd0b8ecf6d/0731+TN+Sue+Mason+I+2.jpg Blog - ‘… clay under my fingernails for over five decades’ - Make it stand out Artist Sue Mason of Monmouth is known for her ceramics and pottery. Mason’s exhibits have appeared locally at River Gallery in Independence and at the Cannon Gallery at Western Oregon University. Posted below are photos of other pieces she crafted. 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Photos from The Shinkle Band show - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/3f8f31fa-100d-49c7-8749-73e13cbcd379/IMG_0952.JPG Blog - Photos from The Shinkle Band show - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/0626c6cc-51ba-42fc-b568-381fa0751841/IMG_1016.JPG Blog - Photos from The Shinkle Band show - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/300e90d9-8fde-49c4-9657-4a1a440389d0/IMG_4892.jpeg Blog - Photos from The Shinkle Band show - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/262fb6a2-97b3-42d5-a3a3-93903a1ffa2f/IMG_0977.JPG Blog - Photos from The Shinkle Band show - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/f8f8e115-f2b8-4333-acd6-aabcad2ab11e/IMG_1096.JPG Blog - Photos from The Shinkle Band show - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/the-severin-sisters-photos monthly 0.5 2024-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/274ee606-8427-497c-aa50-ed61f48bbf23/0801+TSS+I.jpg Blog - The Severin Sisters photos - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/17be70d8-ba20-4cdb-8d63-f6b3bf1422c2/0801+TSS+II.jpg Blog - The Severin Sisters photos - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/cbcb37a1-b5e3-4cbd-904c-c0e13a37f582/IMG_0126.jpg Blog - The Severin Sisters photos - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/e074f4dc-897e-45c1-a159-f8f04e263dab/IMG_0109.JPG Blog - The Severin Sisters photos - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/we-must-be-spot-on monthly 0.5 2024-08-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/2a9268e9-8f1d-4eb4-9d3d-6f8ac80094c7/0807+PCIO+Van+Halen+Logo.jpg Blog - ‘We must be spot on’ - Make it stand out Submitted image https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/w98mbxkoxja8z6t2rlq2nejsv9gu0i monthly 0.5 2024-08-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/13c05502-93f1-45b4-b524-5f071aa718e2/IMG_0150.JPG Blog - Energy, frenzy follows Hysteria - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/e68253fe-42a8-48fa-b4b5-33a46f29cfd6/IMG_4802.jpeg Blog - Energy, frenzy follows Hysteria - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/074cafc5-afda-44e0-9124-b0fd71c7f75b/IMG_0579.JPG Blog - Energy, frenzy follows Hysteria - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/bbfe67af-501d-45f4-a48a-8892af5aebfd/IMG_4801.jpeg Blog - Energy, frenzy follows Hysteria - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/a4f4a63d-c466-4ca5-b610-29bafaec2922/IMG_0196.JPG Blog - Energy, frenzy follows Hysteria - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/3b55533d-761c-4d75-b86b-54529e69a0df/IMG_4790.jpeg Blog - Energy, frenzy follows Hysteria - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/30de0796-7a6e-4e77-b52f-42b22db7e693/IMG_0333.JPG Blog - Energy, frenzy follows Hysteria - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/68f52a3a-3158-4836-b0ce-4ccc2253ea6a/IMG_0706.JPG Blog - Energy, frenzy follows Hysteria - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/hysteria-strikes-independence monthly 0.5 2024-08-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/25e3c321-79c3-4ab0-8e90-c53ffce2fc3d/0801+PCFP+Hysteria+Q.jpg Blog - Hysteria strikes Independence - Make it stand out Get ready for Def Leppard, as delivered by Hysteria, a Seattle-based tribute band. Friday’s show at Riverview Park in Independence begins at 8 p.m. Admission is $5 per person, with children 10 and under free. Band members are from left to right: Marco Lago (Rick Savage, bass), Dan Kehoe (Steve Clark, guitar), Shawn Worra (Joe Elliott, vocals), Doug Cisler (Phil Collen, guitar) and Vance Nurkala (Rick Allen, drums). Submitted photo by Anita Koontz. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/photos-from-tss-concert-in-monmouth monthly 0.5 2024-08-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/2c4329d2-e1b9-42f2-8cd2-ff9b23524039/0801+TSS+I.jpg Blog - Severin Sisters photos - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/38a3aff5-9379-4f65-8ea3-bac57106b8c4/0801+TSS+II.jpg Blog - Severin Sisters photos - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/218cd521-0533-4a22-bfa4-54fd165f3e01/0801+TSS+III.jpg Blog - Severin Sisters photos - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/5f146093-3dea-4717-ba64-13f5d5eb7375/0801+TSS+IV.jpg Blog - Severin Sisters photos - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/3ab2b89e-c741-490f-a50d-c98ce561b37f/IMG_0126.jpg Blog - Severin Sisters photos - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/long-run-continues-for-severin-sisters monthly 0.5 2024-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/a4b34bf6-1780-4e92-b67b-129fac4a929b/0731+PCIO+The+Severin+Sisters+II.JPG Blog - Long run continues for Severin Sisters - Make it stand out File photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/d6f8e931-fc12-4a26-89f3-72c36dbd306c/0729+PCFP+The+Severin+Sisters+2.jpg Blog - Long run continues for Severin Sisters - Make it stand out Submitted photo https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/funk-soul-comes-to-indy-amphitheater monthly 0.5 2024-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/e347848a-7bbc-4888-a144-4a6e43ed20ee/R%26B+II.jpg Blog - Funk, soul comes to Indy amphitheater - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/6d2845cc-c0e7-4849-abcb-0f937278319a/R%26B+I.jpg Blog - Funk, soul comes to Indy amphitheater - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/big-mac-attack monthly 0.5 2024-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/88dc63cb-97ab-4594-904c-56211cd6cb55/IMG_0598+2.JPG Blog - It was quite the show - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/8a2575b0-6c35-4661-892c-3a88a9f75d49/Nicks+and+Buckingham+I.jpg Blog - It was quite the show - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/ba645e4a-97e8-48dd-ac29-97679d4f7838/IMG_0741.JPG Blog - It was quite the show - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/d5d2db55-ab71-4bb7-8808-d690eb153796/McVie+and+Nicks.jpg Blog - It was quite the show - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/cf655ff9-6cb0-4931-93fd-72e0548b878c/IMG_0840.JPG Blog - It was quite the show - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/1a873d08-1a4e-49e2-84d7-34e94b8d6a0b/IMG_0567.JPG Blog - It was quite the show - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/dab2c3f4-9487-410e-8a53-d4a5d16d4657/IMG_0588.JPG Blog - It was quite the show - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/256297b8-082a-4eef-a25e-c63b9bf501cf/IMG_0501.JPG Blog - It was quite the show - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/river-divide-unites-music-lovers monthly 0.5 2024-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/4f70ca52-00e0-417f-96b0-67cd54bc7a10/0725+Crowd.JPG Blog - River Divide unites music lovers - Make it stand out Phot by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/a0192fcb-df24-42e4-a9bd-c8c230bb116a/0725+Lead+Guitar.JPG Blog - 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Get ready for some Fleetwood Mac - Make it stand out Taken by the Sky, a Fleetwood Mac tribute band, performs Friday at Riverview Park in downtown Independence. The show begins at 8 p.m. Admission is $5 per person. Band members are, bottom row, left to right: Lawrence Orleck, Jessa Campbell and Colin Hogan. Top row: Cheo Larcombe, Aram Arslanian and Brian Link. Studio photo by Joshua Rivera. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/feb7e2dc-b75a-4ea4-8fd2-2908252d3f1f/0722+PCFP+Taken+by+the+Sky+FCD.jpg Blog - Get ready for some Fleetwood Mac - Make it stand out Submitted image https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/0b3641de-e1a5-477a-b6ac-c13f27b1136e/DSC01002.JPG Blog - Get ready for some Fleetwood Mac - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/7c84e365-e3fb-46ad-a421-7b0a36ec2e1f/DSC00940.JPG Blog - Get ready for some Fleetwood Mac - Make it stand out File by Lance Masterson https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/rhythm-amp-business-brings-the-funk-soul monthly 0.5 2024-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/32b78bcc-0815-485f-a4de-0e157fca3c19/0724+PCIO+Rhythm+%26+Business.jpg Blog - Rhythm & Business brings the funk, soul - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/photos-artifacts-shed-light-on-familys-life monthly 0.5 2024-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/047bc651-948b-4eeb-84f2-002e3b87bbaa/0717+PCIO+Heritage+Museum+Dennis+Galloway.jpg Blog - Photos, artifacts shed light on family’s life - Make it stand out Dennis Galloway https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/174067ab-62f5-495b-b414-efa61bf7cd64/0717+PCIO+Heritage+Museum+Wedding+Dress.jpg Blog - Photos, artifacts shed light on family’s life - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/75df61c5-36ae-4825-be92-48c613f7bc02/0717+PCIO+Heritage+Museum+Sisters.jpg Blog - Photos, artifacts shed light on family’s life - Make it stand out Donations from sisters Rosemary Carlsen (pictured, l-r) and Elizabeth Callahan made the Albert Clinton Moore Collection possible. Moore is the sisters’ grandfather. The exhibit is at the Heritage Museum in Independence. Photo by Lance Masterson. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/roll-into-the-river-for-good-food-drink monthly 0.5 2024-07-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/990caac6-0066-4021-a8fe-d12e67772079/0529+ESCAP+The+River+Staff.jpg Blog - Roll into The River for good food, drink - Make it stand out One constant at The River in downtown Independence is its friendly staff. Pictured, left to right, are bartender Scott Lamphere, lead bartender Darsey Fender and restaurant manager Janeth Dimas. File photo by Lance Masterson. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/river-divide-brings-music-harmonies-fun monthly 0.5 2024-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/e7e4ca0d-be43-4942-ba6e-64d934362f36/0722+PCFP+River+Divide+Image.jpg Blog - River Divide brings music, harmonies, fun - Make it stand out River Divide returns to Monmouth and its Music in the Park series Wednesday. The concert, which begins at 6:30 p.m., is at Main Street Park. Admission is free. Pictured, in no particular order, are Steve Michaels, Cal Runia, Rod Walker and Dale Mayuiers. Submitted photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/56e382b8-06a4-4f1c-8686-d36ba29ac55c/0724+PCIO+River+Divide+II.JPG Blog - River Divide brings music, harmonies, fun - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/078a392d-5c46-453c-9b1f-525bf276bee8/0724+PCIO+River+Divide.JPG Blog - River Divide brings music, harmonies, fun - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/newland-in-as-chamber-president monthly 0.5 2024-07-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/59490f39-6f31-4fb5-bad4-a80ca15cd30c/0722+PCFP+Chamber+Presidents.jpg Blog - Newland in as Chamber president - Make it stand out Nicki Marazzani (left) steps down as executive director of Monmouth-Independence Chamber of Commerce on Friday. Mackenzie Newland (right) is the new director. One of Newland’s goals is to gain a greater online presence for the chamber. Photo by Lance Masterson https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/these-tours-brings-great-wines-oenophiles-together monthly 0.5 2024-07-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/bf6af8ad-34f4-438e-9272-bf9a070a5969/0529+PCIO+Crush+Wine+Tours.jpg Blog - These tours brings great wines, oenophiles together - Make it stand out A choice of three luxurious rides await those who sign up with Crush Wine Tours. Owner John Bracken said bringing wine and wine lovers together for memorable experiences is a passion of his. Photo submitted. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/rock-god-delivers-at-indy-show monthly 0.5 2024-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/8e6a229d-f8b0-4b22-9842-76a1a8b73c40/IMG_1343.JPG Blog - Rock god delivers at Indy show - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/79d78c6a-ea00-409c-83e6-c2264aa668dc/IMG_4176+2.jpeg Blog - Rock god delivers at Indy show - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/c74f9aba-8ffd-42e5-89e3-12d19bac571a/IMG_1236.JPG Blog - Rock god delivers at Indy show - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/246c2c87-f8f1-44b1-bb4f-d24b878b91b5/IMG_4221.jpeg Blog - Rock god delivers at Indy show - Make it stand out Jennifer Batten (pictured) and Full Steam performed Friday as part of the River’s Edge Summer Series in downtown Independence. Photo by Lance Masterson. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/9dc4f058-46a6-4e85-ac44-141951064574/IMG_1251.JPG Blog - Rock god delivers at Indy show - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/4d08129b-ec6f-4e6c-bb4c-9db67b4f0fcb/IMG_4245+2.jpeg Blog - Rock god delivers at Indy show - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/a75f1cbc-7bae-4f81-9fe4-4ae52f58fd20/IMG_4251.jpeg Blog - Rock god delivers at Indy show - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/new-logo-captures-many-facets-of-monmouth monthly 0.5 2024-07-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/0d1c2627-748d-44f1-8d37-ced6319711a7/z0710+PCIO+New+Brand+Image.jpg Blog - New logo captures many facets of Monmouth - Make it stand out This is the City of Monmouth’s new logo. It was designed by Altar Media of Independence. Submitted image. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/9c7cb090-3fe8-4407-a64f-14d65bc39054/z0710+PCIO+Monmouth+Logo+Cec+Koontz+II.jpeg Blog - New logo captures many facets of Monmouth - Make it stand out Monmouth Mayor Cec Koontz debuts the City of Monmouth’s new logo during an unveiling held earlier this month. Photo by Lance Masterson, https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/rice-rocks-the-amphitheater-stage monthly 0.5 2024-07-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/6dc3986d-be8c-461f-9803-cdbb9d898763/IMG_0469.JPG Blog - Rice rocks the amphitheater stage - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/f1bca3fd-1ac8-40c0-8056-0afdd2fa3a13/IMG_0899.JPG Blog - Rice rocks the amphitheater stage - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/8e0ca351-92b4-4c0e-bf0a-8c9b0cf2343e/IMG_0796.JPG Blog - Rice rocks the amphitheater stage - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/40096d8c-1d19-4193-a439-87b42284ddea/IMG_0972.JPG Blog - Rice rocks the amphitheater stage - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/e99a6132-0d24-43be-a1a9-7e2232565276/IMG_0835.JPG Blog - Rice rocks the amphitheater stage - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/whiskey-river-delivers monthly 0.5 2024-07-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/bdeb0ddb-20ac-4925-b25c-3f24bd5ba728/WR+Keyboardist%2C+Hot+Toddies.jpg Blog - Whiskey River sets high bar for 2024 concert series - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/4db1df1f-457e-40c8-9f56-c913c2ac3c5c/IMG_0282.JPG Blog - Whiskey River sets high bar for 2024 concert series - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/6a5b10d2-d483-4e6c-bae6-f2a1b77acbb0/IMG_0243.JPG Blog - Whiskey River sets high bar for 2024 concert series - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/b9f4af0f-2da8-43f5-b62c-b11ebdd45786/IMG_3922.jpeg Blog - Whiskey River sets high bar for 2024 concert series - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/394ecc33-9bdf-4fe6-acc6-00c96c0395e3/0717+PCIO+WR.jpg Blog - Whiskey River sets high bar for 2024 concert series - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/ben-rice-returns-for-another-high-energy-performance monthly 0.5 2024-07-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/81dc073e-8790-45ed-911a-f54580f31fcd/Ben+Rice+2.JPG Blog - Ben Rice returns for another high-energy performance - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/8646cd2e-aff5-457f-beca-57b414a1d5fa/Ben+Rice+1.JPG Blog - Ben Rice returns for another high-energy performance - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/get-ready-to-rock monthly 0.5 2024-07-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/7c865046-a707-4add-95df-275bf40e55aa/unnamed.jpg Blog - Get ready to rock! - Make it stand out Whiskey River pays tribute to the Ronnie Van Zandt-era of Lynyrd Skynyrd on Friday at 8 p.m. Their concert opens the 2024 River's Edge Summer Series, and is at Riverview Park in downtown Independence. Cool Change, a Portland-based 80's cover band, opens for Whiskey River, beginning at 6 p.m. Admission is $5 per person. Submitted photo. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/music-in-the-park-opens-with-bon-bon-vivant monthly 0.5 2024-07-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/c5493dcc-e377-44b3-b722-432d74ef5088/00710+PCIO+Bon+Bon+Vivant+3.jpeg Blog - Music in the Park opens with Bon Bon Vivant - Make it stand out JEREMY KELLEY https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/24f5ed04-a168-4c97-a820-4d0be5c7a6d3/0710+PCIO+Bon+Bon+Vivant+2.jpg Blog - Music in the Park opens with Bon Bon Vivant - Make it stand out ABIGAIL COSIO https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/150b9e00-0d32-4fcb-974b-5c2f4bb0f634/0709+PCFP+Bon+Bon+Vivant+Band.jpg Blog - Music in the Park opens with Bon Bon Vivant - Make it stand out Bon Bon Vivant and their New Orleans sound are at the Main Street Park Amphitheater in Monmouth on Wednesday (July 10). Their show begins at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. Submitted photo. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/wild-women-take-over-river-gallery monthly 0.5 2024-07-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/bf2055bc-bb20-479d-b47b-b05879ade090/0703+PCIO+Wild+Women%27s+Show+2.jpg Blog - ‘Wild Women’ take over River Gallery - Make it stand out This year’s Wild Women art show at River Gallery features work from artists throughout the region. Pictured, left to right: “The Inside Story” by Pam Serra-Wenz, and “Cat Lady” by Eric Wuest. River Gallery is in downtown Independence. Photo by Lance Masterson. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/its-a-motor-mania-saturday-at-chs monthly 0.5 2024-06-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/1717600122675-PSH3O3VJWZWAKLELP13V/image-asset.jpeg Blog - It’s a Motor Mania Saturday at CHS - Make it stand out Motor Mania is coming to Central High School on Saturday. Proceeds from this fundraiser go to PowerPoint. Stock image. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/wristbands-now-on-sale monthly 0.5 2024-08-21 https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/makaha-sons-next-up-at-rice-auditorium monthly 0.5 2024-06-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/8d9aeda6-f8ec-46bb-adf5-a74c4b636551/0603+PCFP+Hahaka+Sons.jpeg Blog - Makaha Sons next up at Rice Auditorium - Make it stand out Experience the beautiful sounds of Hawaii with Makaha Sons. They perform Saturday at Rice Auditorium. Submitted photo. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/wou-now-featured-on-the-college-tour monthly 0.5 2024-06-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/1717380734103-X8VQF3D3C6JLXGY8OXKG/image-asset.jpeg Blog - WOU now featured on The College Tour - Make it stand out The Western Oregon experience makes it to “The College Tour,” now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Stock image. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/monmouth-has-pride-builds-community monthly 0.5 2024-06-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/8be13247-3c82-4be3-bbad-6ce09acc31ee/0602+PCFP+RA%27s+of+Pride.jpeg Blog - Monmouth Has Pride builds community - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/fee-charged-for-summer-concerts monthly 0.5 2024-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/0671cf35-900e-4619-b7dc-7ecd9ecefd27/0529+PCFP+Taken+by+the+Sky.jpg Blog - Fee charged for summer concerts - Make it stand out Taken by the Sky, a Fleetwood Mac tribute band, returns for the River’s Edge 2024 Summer Series in Independence. Submitted photo. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/famed-watercolorists-retrospective-at-wou monthly 0.5 2024-05-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/78f657d3-4d02-4d76-bf36-aa6a2573fcc9/Owl.jpg Blog - Famed watercolorist’s retrospective at WOU - Make it stand out A reception for artist Harold Mason’s retrospective is set for 2-4 p.m., Saturday, June 8, at the Wayne and Lynn Hamersly Library, Western Oregon University. Photo submitted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/5b7a7e78-65ac-4a75-b6cf-25d2e234b367/Harold+Mason+2+2.jpg Blog - Famed watercolorist’s retrospective at WOU - Make it stand out Harold Mason was a famed artist and former Monmouth resident. Submitted photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/5c098596-620d-4686-a2fc-0fa4c9197bee/Seascape.jpg Blog - Famed watercolorist’s retrospective at WOU - Make it stand out One of the seascapes by Harold Mason. Submitted photo. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/clearing-fences-no-problem-for-chs-slugger monthly 0.5 2024-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/e368a60e-b3a6-4c58-85c3-188cd045c7f7/0522+CHS+SB+Lily+McCormick.JPG Blog - Clearing fences no problem for CHS slugger - Make it stand out It’s official, Lily McCormick has hit more home runs for Central High softball than any other player in school history. She’s hit 22 in her career (so far) and has 10 this season alone. McCormick is a junior. Photo by Lance Masterson. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/dragons-bid-for-second-title-ends-in-semifinals-1 monthly 0.5 2024-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/c1680707-5f66-4dfb-b7f5-f724130f96cd/IMG_0355.JPG Blog - Dragons’ bid for second title ends in semifinals - Make it stand out Kaelyn Golden (no. 00) and the Dallas softball team congratulates Lebanon after the Warriors ended the defending champion’s season. The fourth-seeded Warriors now meet Bend in the Class 5A title game on Saturday. Photo by Lance Masterson. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/dallas-blanks-bulldogs-in-semifinals monthly 0.5 2024-05-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/0f7746f4-d1ea-44e0-baec-3ba7ad7b5354/IMG_0065.JPG Blog - Dragons, Warriors meet in semifinals - Make it stand out Kaelyn Golden tags out Amelia Kidd of West Albany. Dallas won Friday’s playoff game, 1-0. Photo by Lance Masterson. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/next-up-its-west-albany-on-friday monthly 0.5 2024-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/b2950267-8349-49ee-8d9e-1214dc121197/0522+DHS+SB+21.JPG Blog - Next up, it’s West Albany on Friday - Make it stand out Brook Dunkin and the Dragons defeated Rex Putnam, 5-0, to win Tuesday’s opener in the Class 5A state softball tournament. Dallas advances to host West Albany, 5 p.m., on Friday. Photo by Lance Masterson. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/dragons-ready-to-defend-state-title monthly 0.5 2024-05-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/5a69536c-335b-4d17-8de2-20c63b8f2e2e/DHS+SB+Welcome+2.jpg Blog - Dragons ready to defend state title - Make it stand out Dallas begins defense of its state title in baseball with a Tuesday game against Rex Putnam. The game, which is at home, begins at 5 p.m. Photo by Lance Masterson. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/panthers-in-playoffs-dragons-fall-short monthly 0.5 2024-05-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/8276eba5-b84c-4f72-8dbf-0aa49d401ac1/IMG_0782.JPG Blog - Panthers in playoffs, Dragons fall short - Make it stand out Central travels to Thurston Tuesday for opening round action from the Class 5A state baseball tournament. Despite sweeping the Panthers in a two-game series earlier this month, the Dallas Dragons did not get an invite. Photo by Lance Masterson. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/dragons-panthers-are-in-state-playoffs monthly 0.5 2024-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/f409d453-10f7-4059-bf5c-f46a84803c66/IMG_0813.JPG Blog - Dragons, Panthers are in state playoffs - Make it stand out Kaitlyn Brian (pictured) and the rest of the Dallas Dragons softball team will begin defense of their state title as the tournament’s number one seed. The tournament begins Tuesday. Photo by Lance Masterson. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/support-continues-for-monmouth-has-pride monthly 0.5 2024-05-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/1715906123848-T6ZDE3TNHR8NVIQOM1M3/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Support continues for Monmouth Has Pride - Make it stand out Monmouth Has Pride is coming to Main Street Park on Saturday, June 1. Stock image. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/foxes-hang-on-against-dragons-in-softball-thriller monthly 0.5 2024-05-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/a0488fe9-e038-4356-ae3a-2fd74fa42575/IMG_0999+2.JPG Blog - Foxes hang on against Dragons in softball thriller - Make it stand out Dallas catcher Jordan Cresswell attempts to tag out the Silverton runner, who was called safe for the game’s first run. Pitcher Kadence Morrison (no. 2) is backing up the play. Photo by Lance Masterson. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/xgbb58dgqaw82toh584171gl94kugs monthly 0.5 2024-05-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/9456d607-d585-49dc-85af-3aa8d96454dd/IMG_0138.JPG Blog - Results from district track meets - Make it stand out Stefanie Nack of Dallas edges Hannah Gilbert from Central during a recent track meet. Photo by Lance Masterson. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/rugby-teams-goal-is-to-get-even-better monthly 0.5 2024-05-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/b184a905-1377-4268-a029-5779192c6650/unnamed.jpg Blog - Rugby teams’ goal is to get even better - Make it stand out Western’s women’s+ 7s rugby team was in Boyds, Maryland last week to take on the nation’s best. Pictured, left to right, for the Wolves: Estella Miranda-Aguilar and Emily Moore (with ball). Submitted photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/6675192b-b15b-43b6-8753-1122bdb9dc52/0327+WOU+Rugby+IVJPG.JPG Blog - Rugby teams’ goal is to get even better - Make it stand out Malaetasi Sofa (with ball) and Howard Yost pictured while playing at the national qualifier, which was hosted by Western Oregon University. The men won the qualifier to advance to the nationals. Photo by Lance Masterson. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/freeze-drying-transforms-candy monthly 0.5 2024-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/fe2d7d4b-2f89-4f41-9859-e8cb9b2daf35/0424+PCIO+Ice+Age+Candy+Company.jpg Blog - Freeze drying ‘transforms’ candy - Make it stand out Shane Blackwell is transforming sweets at his Independence-based Ice Age Candy Company. Photo by Lance Masterson. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/wou-club-explores-death-valley monthly 0.5 2024-05-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/1715805231287-MBHP0BFQ4H61VAGERCNN/image-asset.jpeg Blog - WOU club explores Death Valley - Make it stand out Western Oregon University’s Natural Science Club recently explored Death Valley National Park. Stock photo. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/shelter-proposal-in-monmouth-enters-planning-phase monthly 0.5 2024-05-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/1715287730175-L998QMZX7WZJ3JKVIARZ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Shelter proposal in Monmouth enters planning phase - Make it stand out Monmouth is again being considered for a homeless shelter, this time at the former English Language Institute building off of Stadium Drive. Stock image. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/too-many-mistakes-cost-panthers-dallas-wins-7-4 monthly 0.5 2024-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/dc1dd3ee-bc0c-4966-81a9-3bbc074154a9/0516+PCFP+CHS+JM.JPG Blog - Too many mistakes cost Panthers; Dallas wins 7-4 - Make it stand out Joe Mendazona of Central is safe at third. Mendazona paced the Panthers attack with a double, triple, walk and two runs scored. Photo by Lance Masterson. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/07807650-948f-4378-806a-47114005d2dc/0516+PCFP+DHS+vs+CHS+BB+SS+and+No.+8.JPG Blog - Too many mistakes cost Panthers; Dallas wins 7-4 - Make it stand out Derek Brinton applies the tag against Justin Hofenbredl of Dallas. Hofenbredl was out trying to steal second. Photo by Lance Masterson. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/pride-celebration-is-set-for-june-1 monthly 0.5 2024-05-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/1715274400956-CDCHDB1H8KCUAYIKYFC7/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Pride Celebration is set for June 1 - Make it stand out Pride Celebration returns to Monmouth Saturday, June 1, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stock image. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/rocks-on-museum-run-extended monthly 0.5 2024-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/953d66bf-25cc-46a1-a0ca-a51e2200d134/unnamed.jpg Blog - Rocks on! Museum run extended - Make it stand out “Radiant Rocks: Unveiling the Hidden Glow of Fluorescent Minerals” will see its run at the Heritage Museum in Independence extended to July 6. Pictured: rock hound Bob Oblack. Submitted photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/1f77c291-9109-460b-ae0c-5a39d3431b51/0508+PCFP+Rocks+II.jpg Blog - Rocks on! Museum run extended - Make it stand out Submitted photo. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/panthers-dragons-in-playoff-chase monthly 0.5 2024-05-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/8d64a374-1a01-4e11-afaa-83f236f50806/0508+CHS+BB+No.+12+E.JPG Blog - Panthers, Dragons in playoff chase - Make it stand out Isaiah Sachez (pictured) and his Central High teammates have four regular-season games remaining, including two against Dallas. The Polk County teams are in the hunt for a postseason berth. Photo by Lance Masterson. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/support-your-local-aapi-vendors monthly 0.5 2024-05-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/3c003833-8758-4e5e-b87d-4f23adaccc09/0508+PCFP+Asian+American+Vendor+Market.jpg Blog - Support your local AAPI vendors - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/westerns-athletics-auction-is-june-1 monthly 0.5 2024-05-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/1715016431773-GAWFSGD3KF6NSXYMG178/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Western’s Athletics Auction is June 1 - Make it stand out Proceeds from next month’s auction help support more than 440 student-athletes at Western Oregon University. Stock image. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/rockin-rad-relics-is-the-cool-spot-in-indy monthly 0.5 2024-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/d5ea19f0-fb3f-410f-812b-4172adac7eae/0410+Rad+Relics+2.jpg Blog - Rockin’ Rad Relics is the cool spot in Indy - Make it stand out Darlene Brush is a lifelong picker. She’s also owner of Rockin’ Rad Relics in downtown Independence. Photo by Lance Masterson. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/9f658d62-a3e6-46c0-b36e-74de8696f03f/0424+PCFP+RRR+Great+Ape.jpeg Blog - Rockin’ Rad Relics is the cool spot in Indy - Make it stand out Rockin Rad Relics is upping the cool in downtown Independence. Located at 120 D Street, the store is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday through Sunday. Photo by Lance Masterson. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/c8c16b80-3d34-453e-bac4-1251af2c62bc/0424+PCFP+RRR+Marilyn.jpeg Blog - Rockin’ Rad Relics is the cool spot in Indy - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/panthers-get-much-needed-wins monthly 0.5 2024-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/1a01a380-9cf7-4b6a-9d77-2d2a839d3fe2/0508+CHS+SB+No.+13+B.JPG Blog - Panthers get much-needed wins - Make it stand out Lily McCormick, pictured, as had quite a season at the plate. The junior has 10 home runs on the season (as of the Woodburn game) and 23 in her prep career. She is now the school’s all-time home run leader in softball. Photo by Lance Masterson. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/take-mom-to-this-sale monthly 0.5 2024-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/ebe65029-6ec5-4993-b3af-d05815c14214/0501+PCFP+Plant+Sale.jpg Blog - Take mom to this sale - Make it stand out This image was submitted. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/nationals-next-up-for-wous-womens-and-mens-rugby-7s-teams monthly 0.5 2024-04-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/133dbade-dbe7-4315-bb65-8f636e29f1c8/0417+PCIO+WOU+Women%27s+B.jpg Blog - WOU’s rugby teams head to national finals - Make it stand out The WOU women’s team celebrate after winning their qualifying tournament in Boise. Photo submitted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/2ceda3c7-c5d7-414e-9ab5-ae98a1456349/0327+WOU+Rugby+Women+I.jpg Blog - WOU’s rugby teams head to national finals - Make it stand out Western’s women’s+ 7s rugby team is in Boyds, Maryland this week to take on the nation’s best. Pictured, left to right, for the Wolves: Estella Miranda-Aguilar and Emily Moore (with ball). Photo submitted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/5eda5110-f7cf-4dbe-8420-563fbab675eb/0417+WOU+Rugby+A+2.jpg Blog - WOU’s rugby teams head to national finals - Make it stand out Members of the Western Oregon women’s+ 7s rugby team are going to the National Collegiate Rugby Championship later this month. Pictured, left to right: Volunteer Mike Gonzalez, Coral Davis, Emily Moore, Jada Miller, Estela Miranda, Ever Young, Quinn Ridder, Tessa Medina and coach Nic Smith. Photo submitted by Emily Miller. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/dragons-dominance-continues-remain-unbeaten-in-softball monthly 0.5 2024-04-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/13b6b83c-ce6a-4a4a-a516-77f9d314d87d/IMG_0649.JPG Blog - Dragons’ dominance continues, remain unbeaten in softball - Make it stand out Kaelyn Golden went 3-for-3 in the Dragons’ win over the Panthers in varsity softball on Monday. Photo by Lance Masterson. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/bulldogs-edge-panthers-in-league-showdown monthly 0.5 2024-04-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/7095f9c3-99b5-41b4-beb5-fa5dd1c64889/IMG_0712.JPG Blog - Bulldogs edge Panthers in league showdown - Make it stand out A diving effort wasn’t enough as this ball got past Central’s JT Girod in Monday’s 3-2 loss to West Albany. The Panthers host Corvallis Friday. First pitch is at 4:30 p.m. Photo by Lance Masterson https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/panthers-bulldogs-in-mid-willamette-showdown monthly 0.5 2024-04-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/4f63d123-f90b-4944-8386-7a66adb35167/unnamed-2.jpg Blog - Panthers, Bulldogs in conference showdown - Make it stand out Panthers first baseman Josh Rech awaits the throw. Central defeated Silverton 6-2 on Wednesday to remain undefeated in league play. Photo by Lance Masterson. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/pirates-softball-team-facing-states-best monthly 0.5 2024-04-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/be084028-95e3-47f4-9026-6eddbe360b4e/PHS+SB+8.JPG Blog - Pirates softball team facing state’s best - Make it stand out Brooklyn Barcroft (pictured) is leadoff hitter for the Perrydale High School softball team. The Pirates head into Friday’s doubleheader against Clatskanie with three wins in seven league games. Photo by Lance Masterson. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/13-straight-and-counting-for-the-dragons monthly 0.5 2024-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/ed43e804-953b-4671-9e88-513fbfa7d0ec/1-2.jpeg Blog - 13 straight (and counting) for the Dragons - Make it stand out Kaitlyn Brian of Dallas launches a two-run home run during Monday’s game against South Albany. Brian had 3 RBIs in the Dragons’ 18-0 rout. It was their 13th straight victory without a defeat this season. Photo by Lance Masterson. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/petrified-wood-featured-at-gem-show monthly 0.5 2024-04-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/961d0adb-1347-44ce-80d2-203ec3f03190/1-1.jpeg Blog - Petrified wood featured at gem show - Make it stand out The 67th Annual River of Gems Show is this weekend at the Polk County Fairgrounds. Admission is $5 for those 18 and older, free for those 17 and younger. Parking is also free. File photo by Lance Masterson. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/young-panthers-show-promise-on-diamond monthly 0.5 2024-04-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/242fb95f-f5af-4f66-a444-5ba799df5f9c/1.jpeg Blog - Young Panthers show promise on diamond - Make it stand out Lily McCormick, no. 13, and teammates during a recent non-conference game. The Panthers won six of eight games in the preseason. McKay is at Central on Friday. Game starts at 4:30 p.m. Photo by Lance Masterson https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/new-choice-for-coffee-lovers monthly 0.5 2024-04-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/647e6248-9b82-4764-bfe4-a9e9cf90c07c/unnamed.jpg Blog - New choice for coffee lovers - Make it stand out Drinks, fresh baked goods and plants are available at one of Monmouth’s newest businesses, Sonny's Coffee and Plants. Pictured is owner Toni Bordadora. The coffee shop is at 1282 Main Street East, along the 'S' curve. Photo by Lance Masterson. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/panthers-perfect-after-four-league-games monthly 0.5 2024-04-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/519c0c05-9c2a-4422-87df-d60369fdb891/0416+CHS+DB.jpg Blog - Panthers perfect after four league games - Make it stand out Pitchers Derek Brinton (pictured), Isaiah Sanchez and Jackson Barba have been lights out for the Panthers varsity team, as they’ve allowed one earned run in four league games. Submitted photo. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/screenwriter-sells-scripts-to-kindle-netflix monthly 0.5 2024-04-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/69399e19-4b63-4c48-bb4e-5fba2d6c1c89/0327+David+Brautigam+VV.jpg Blog - Screenwriter sells scripts to Kindle, Netflix - Make it stand out Screenwriter David Brautigam’s new book, Revenge is a Must, is now available on Amazon. Plans are also in work to turn it into a Netflix series. Photo submitted. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/panthers-dominate-preseason-action monthly 0.5 2024-04-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/3e5d3b0b-ef5b-46ee-a91e-755652505d6d/0320+CHS+BB+Joe+Mendazona.jpg Blog - Panthers dominate preseason action - Make it stand out Joe Mendazona is one of five freshmen on the Panthers varsity roster. He was also one of the team’s leading hitters heading into last week’s conference opener. Photo by Lance Masterson https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/wolves-dominate-headed-to-rugby-7s-national-finals monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/ee601843-c5cb-48fe-8aa3-b56b94af98d5/0327+PCIO+WOU+Wolves+Team+2.jpg Blog - Wolves dominate, head to rugby 7s national finals - Make it stand out Western Oregon’s rugby 7s club team celebrated after qualifying for this month’s national tournament in Boyds, Maryland. The Wolves bested a field that included runner-up Oregon Tech, Cal Maritime, Cal Poly Humboldt and Gonzaga at the recent qualifier. Photo by Brandon Killen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/21c5187e-812f-4dbe-9f6e-f3eca2f6b8d4/0327+WOU+Rugby+I.JPG Blog - Wolves dominate, head to rugby 7s national finals - Make it stand out Owen Kracht and James Tiboni put the hurt on a Cal Maritime player. Also pictured for Western Oregon is Adi Ego (right). Photo by Lance Masterson. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/8b7a3662-13c0-481e-aacb-504daf2853e6/0327+WOU+Rugby+II.JPG Blog - Wolves dominate, head to rugby 7s national finals - Make it stand out James Tiboni of Western Oregon breaks free against a Cal Maritime defender during a recent national qualifying match played at home. Jacob Smith is the other WOU player pictured. Photo by Lance Masterson. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/panthers-look-strong-in-home-opener monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/8811f1a4-477a-4d05-b5ec-b47b5ecc97a5/0402+Hannah+Gilbert.jpg Blog - Panthers look strong in home opener - Make it stand out Nobody could catch Hannah Gilbert, number 2, as the Panthers’ junior won the 1,500 meters in the March 20 home opener. Photo by Truman Swartzfager. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/western-oregon-supporters-give-generously monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/a8bbb50c-c3a8-4138-9937-660711ca7221/0402+WOU+HOWL.jpg Blog - Western Oregon supporters give generously - Make it stand out This year’s Howl from the Heart campaign netted Western Oregon University more than $205,000. Which will help support scholarships, campus clubs, student organization, academic programs and athletics. Submitted photo. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/wou-hosts-hispanic-serving-summit monthly 0.5 2024-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/1712112829206-ZPWVXH88ZMIHH0UJ9ORH/image-asset.jpeg Blog - WOU hosts Hispanic Serving summit - Make it stand out Western Oregon University will host the third annual Hispanic Serving Institution (HIS) Summit on Wednesday, April 26. Stock image. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/interest-in-aviation-takes-flight-during-teen-weekend monthly 0.5 2024-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/5e78948e-0a8e-4eaf-862f-ed7d7af3e76f/Spencer.jpg Blog - Interest in aviation takes flight during teen weekend - Make it stand out Nanima Spencer sees aviation as her career path. Inspiration for this decision came while participating at a recent Teen Aviation Weekend at the Independence airport. Spencer, a high school student, is pursuing her pilot’s certification and is part of the teen build program. Programs like these are sponsored by the local chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association. Photo by Lance Masterson. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/ca39d433-5615-404d-a7e4-de1916a6d958/Redflight.jpg Blog - Interest in aviation takes flight during teen weekend - Make it stand out A student gains hands-on experience with a Redflight simulator during Teen Aviation Weekend, sponsored by the Experimental Aircraft Association chapter at Independence airport. This simulator is the most advanced of the three owned by the chapter. Joe Mullahan instructs. Photo by Lance Masterson. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/reptiles-devotees-come-together-at-fairgrounds monthly 0.5 2024-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/ba6cd7e2-aec1-4219-908f-36ea5f5c9bda/0320+PCIO+Reptile+Show+Crested+Gecko.jpg Blog - Reptiles, devotees come together at fairgrounds - Make it stand out This crested gecko came from Whidbey Island, Washington, to participate in the recent Reptopia Reptile Expo. Photo by Lance Masterson. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/c56ee2ca-9960-4656-ab41-e2e5b8d8d950/0320+PCIO+Reptile+Show+Albino+III+2.jpg Blog - Reptiles, devotees come together at fairgrounds - Make it stand out Creature Teachers’s very own Shanti Cain and Twinkie, an albino red-tailed boa, were in attendance at the first-ever Reptopia Reptile Expo, held recently at the Polk County Fairgrounds. Photo by Lance Masterson. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/students-given-glimpse-into-future-possibilities monthly 0.5 2024-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/511cff8b-788b-4c21-bfda-92450ec56269/0326+PCFP+WOU+Youth+Conference.jpg Blog - Students given glimpse into future possibilities - Make it stand out Polk County high school juniors were invited to “Picture their Future” by attending a recent conference at Western Oregon University. Submitted photo. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/dragons-headed-to-medford-for-final-non-league-games monthly 0.5 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/a069e385-888b-4d42-90b8-54744d860251/DHS+Kadence+Morrison.JPG Blog - Dragons headed to Medford for final non-league games - Make it stand out Violet Siegel of McNary beats the throw at home for the Celtics’ only run. Dallas held on for the 2-1 win behind a strong performance from starting pitcher Kadence Morrison (pictured). The game was played March 19. Photo by Lance Masterson. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/panthers-unbeaten-after-four-games monthly 0.5 2024-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/91551ed1-5c59-4a3a-8d7e-0ecc9e8b648a/03209+PCFP+CHS+BB+III.JPG Blog - Panthers unbeaten after four games - Make it stand out Josh Resch is safe at home for the Panthers. Central went on to defeat Newberg, 8-0, in the team’s home opener. Photo by Lance Masterson. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/national-berth-at-stake-for-wolvesnbsp-in-rugby-7s-qualifier monthly 0.5 2024-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/a00efc68-7bce-4d24-803f-82c29cf2fb06/0320+PCFP+WOU+Men%27s+Rugby+I.jpg Blog - National berth at stake for Wolves  in Rugby 7s qualifier - Make it stand out The Western Oregon Rugby 7s team hosts a national qualifier on Saturday. The Wolves first two matches are against Oregon Tech at 10:20 a.m., and against Puget Sound at 11:20 a.m. The championship match is at 4 p.m. Win it and the Wolves qualify for the national tournament. Submitted photo by Sam Sanders. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/warriors-skill-depth-prevails-against-dragons monthly 0.5 2024-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/e6e58bdc-3a6e-4766-a841-4f19edcc59c7/0321+DHS+Tennis+Girls%2C+Emma+Blake+%28serving%29+and+Haddie+Rogers.jpg Blog - Warriors’ skill, depth prevails against Dragons - Make it stand out Maddie Rogers (foreground) and Emma Blake of Dallas, pictured in action against Philomath. The Warriors defeated the Dragons, 7-1. Photo by Lance Masterson. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/sophomore-golfer-off-to-fast-start-for-chs monthly 0.5 2024-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/a2972ef5-791a-45bb-87b7-678f8e357d00/0320+PCFP+CHS+Golf+Girls+2.jpg Blog - Central golfer hopes to exceed last year's success - Make it stand out Molly Henderson (left to right), Natalie Marr and Jori Arvey are members of a young Central High girls golf team. Henderson and Marr are freshmen; Arvey is a sophomore. There are no juniors or seniors on the team. / Submitted photo. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/dragons-come-out-swinging-at-golf-tournament monthly 0.5 2024-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/1710875992525-SXJ89W19FEMONSA3E3W4/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Dragons come out swinging at golf tournament - Make it stand out The varsity boys golf team from Dallas High School will be back in action, Monday, April 1, at Cross Creek Golf Course. Stock photo. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/pirates-dominate-in-season-opener monthly 0.5 2024-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/1710643686369-IB9IANVY9M8IF3JXAPI3/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Pirates dominate in season opener - Make it stand out The Perrydale Pirates varsity softball team routed Vernonia, 17-7, in Thursday’s season opener. They travel to Vernonia for a Tuesday twin bill. Stock image. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/butter-sugar-coffee-more-than-it-name-suggests monthly 0.5 2024-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/1f00ea84-922b-4888-811a-bcbd1f72aaa0/0313+PCFP+Butter+Sugar+Coffee.jpg Blog - Butter Sugar Coffee, more than it name suggests - Make it stand out Butter Sugar Coffee provides their customers with coffee drinks and baked goods, herbal teams and remedies, curiosities and oddities. All this at the same 10th Street locale in Independence. Pictured, left to right, are Megan, Alex Andrade and Valerie Ouellette. Photo contributed. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/lizards-geckos-and-snakes-oh-my monthly 0.5 2024-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/1710351289994-IBTS698EHD2222VVBPG4/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Lizards, geckos and snakes, oh my! - Make it stand out Reptiles of all kinds will be at the Polk County Fairgrounds on Saturday, March 16. Stock image. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/delivering-inspiration-a-bracelet-at-a-time monthly 0.5 2024-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/a701d124-1777-4807-80ca-2292d2b553c1/0306+PCFP+Vencer+Co.jpg Blog - Delivering inspiration a bracelet at a time - Make it stand out A desire to help athletes who are struggling with their mental health led Emiliano Alarcon and Vianney Rodriguez to start Vencer Co. Alarcon and Rodriguez grew up in the area and are graduates of Central High School. Photo by Lance Masterson https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/ricks-place-owners-thankful-for-30-years monthly 0.5 2024-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/264ee587-8af2-4f49-95db-8f55c81aa4b3/0313+PCIO+Rick%27s+Place+Sandwich+Board.jpg Blog - Rick’s Place owners thankful for their 30 years in Monmouth - Make it stand out While Rick’s Place Coffeehouse is no more, owners Rick and Mary Gydesen are still selling coffee and other goods through their catering business. You can find them at local events such as the Polk County Flea Market. Or you can book them for smaller events. Photo by Lance Masterson. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/defending-champs-too-much-for-panthers monthly 0.5 2024-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/852d3b43-40a5-4671-a442-1b1ad5dcfe00/01029+PCIO+SPO+Girls+BB+Logo.jpg Blog - Defending champs prove too much for Panthers - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/central-at-defending-champs-in-round-one monthly 0.5 2024-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/5e8ca80b-0320-4173-a816-720a544ca80b/0103+PCIO+Girls+BB+Marc+Burleson.jpg Blog - Central at defending champs in round one - Make it stand out The Panthers varsity girls basketball will try to win their fifth straight when they to Springfield for the opening round of the Class 5A OSAA state basketball tournament. File photo submitted. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/panthers-wildcats-in-playoff-opener monthly 0.5 2024-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/c9dd8a6b-3f92-4a08-91cf-17e9e23c5885/0229+PCFP+CHS+Boys+BB.jpg Blog - Panthers, Wildcats in playoff opener - Make it stand out With the regular season behind them, the Panthers varsity boys travel to second-ranked Wilsonville for Friday’s opener of the OSAA Class 5A state basketball tournament. Pictured is the team’s coach, Tyler Allen. File photo by Lance Masterson. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/pep-band-brings-energy-music-to-panthers-fans monthly 0.5 2024-02-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/035e0f17-c9e7-4cd0-9a47-bf4898251065/0229+PCFP+Pep+Band.jpg Blog - Pep band brings energy, music to Panthers, fans - Make it stand out The Panthers’ pep band fires up the crowd during a recent home basketball game. Photo by Lance Masterson. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/wou-ends-womens-basketball-season monthly 0.5 2024-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/1708384409569-MR1DWCCYV3T8F5TQ1KT9/image-asset.jpeg Blog - WOU ends women’s basketball season - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/giving-day-coming-to-western-oregon monthly 0.5 2024-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/9c30cb0b-e195-440c-a242-0c5809e00adb/0220+PCFP+WOU+Howl+Heart.jpg Blog - Giving Day coming to Western Oregon - Make it stand out Giving Day is a crowdfunding day that allows everyone to financially contribute to projects on they want to focus on. 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They are trying to qualify for their third national tournament bid in as many years. Photo submitted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/9c0d3f9b-cf98-43dc-93d6-6bbcee2bb9c8/Bowlers+Boys.jpg Blog - Dragons’ bowling teams advance to state tourney - Make it stand out Off to the state tournament is the Dallas High School boys bowling team. The Dragons finished second to South Salem at the district tournament, but still advanced. Photo submitted. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/playoff-positioning-at-stake-when-panthers-girls-host-bulldogs monthly 0.5 2024-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/f60f9717-fc77-4007-bd2b-f7c34723a1a1/0214+MFP+BB+G+IV.JPG Blog - Playoff positioning at stake when Panthers girls host Bulldogs - Make it stand out Tatum Lushenko (No. 13) and Kamryn Winkler apply defensive pressure against Silverton on Tuesday. The Foxes prevailed, however, to snap the Panthers 5-game winning streak. Photo by Lance Masterson. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/theres-no-business-like-show-business-for-oce-graduate monthly 0.5 2024-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/b5b4ee30-4f69-4d5c-ad14-f24beb7d4f8a/0207+MFP+David+Kay+Mickelsen+II.jpg Blog - There’s no business like show business for OCE graduate - Make it stand out David Kay Mickelsen, a 1980 graduate of the Oregon College of Education, is one of the country’s leading costume designers. His most recent production, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” recently concluded its 11th run in Minneapolis. Photo submitted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/a04aada1-123c-472d-9d83-01c701bc5f74/0207+MFP+David+Kay+Mickelsen.jpg Blog - There’s no business like show business for OCE graduate - Make it stand out Too much of a good thing? Believe it or not, costume designer David Kay Mickelsen toned down the colorful Whos to spare theatre patrons overstimulation. Mickelsen is a 1980 graduate of Oregon College of Education, now Western Oregon University. Photo by Glen Stubbe. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/birthdays-celebrated-at-heritage-museum monthly 0.5 2024-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/0014b5ff-777e-49a4-9b5d-cf002b952814/0207+MFP+Heritage+Museum.jpg Blog - Birthdays celebrated at Heritage Museum - Make it stand out “Oregon Voices” is one exhibit at the Heritage Museum in Independence through March 3. Photo by Lance Masterson. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/wou-educates-new-cybercrime-enforcers monthly 0.5 2024-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/1708026427976-PUKQSLIIL1KA2MALWMRY/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Western Oregon minor is for those who want to fight cybercrime - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/its-last-call-at-ricks-place-amp-coffee-shop-p24xr monthly 0.5 2024-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/1706582827860-XS7PHO8E7HKZV21D5Y6A/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Last call for Rick’s Place & Coffee Shop - Make it stand out Rick’s Place & Coffee Shop is closing after a 30-year run in downtown Monmouth. Stock photo. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/barba-explodes-with-41-against-scots monthly 0.5 2024-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/2fe7a08d-70f4-464e-9aeb-717471cdf6c9/IMG_0880.JPG Blog - Barba explodes with 41 against Scots - Make it stand out Ashley Barba, with ball, against Crescent Valley on Friday. One night later against McKay she was nearly unstoppable, finishing with a career high 41 points. 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Photo by Lance Masterson. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/central-hoopsters-prove-too-much-for-spartans monthly 0.5 2024-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/186bdb11-7185-40c4-ac20-75fd257aac17/0117+PCIO+Andrew+Eames+2.JPG Blog - Central hoopsters prove too much for Spartans - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/sourdough-bread-other-goodies-served-fresh-at-cafe-brarlin monthly 0.5 2024-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/65cd8c31-aacb-47f9-a020-2c6bbc617a43/0103+PCIO+Cafe+Brarlin+II.jpg Blog - Sourdough bread, goodies served fresh at Cafe Brarlin - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Masterson Alice Kollinzas offers quit the assortment of baked goods and more at Cafe Brarlin in Independence. The bakery is in the black house that is just north of the city’s civic center. https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/panthers-off-to-fast-start-seek-playoff-bid monthly 0.5 2024-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/76cfae8c-a3a6-4f5b-abdb-0ac5006756c6/unnamed-corr.png Blog - Panthers off to fast start, seek playoff bid - Make it stand out The objective is clear for coach Marc Burleson (center) and his Panthers girls varsity basketball team: To earn a state playoff berth. It helps their chances that Central is off to a fast start, having won five of their first seven games. Contributed photo is from the 2023-23 campaign. / Contributed photo https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/independence-airport-was-last-stop-on-historic-race monthly 0.5 2024-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/1703706832871-6C1DFQ49L7PGKPH3TR85/1227+MFP+Palms+to+Pines+Display.jpg Blog - Independence airport was last stop on historic race - Make it stand out A mini-exhibit (pictured) at the Independence Heritage Museum sheds light on an historic all-women’s air race, and its local connection. For 12 years, beginning in 1969, the Independence airport served as the finish line for the 750-mile Palms to Pines air race. / Photo contributed https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/hazels-on-main-a-tasting-room-with-excellent-food monthly 0.5 2024-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/79a90a33-767a-41f2-96eb-f9c2f51c3a48/1218+MFP+Hazel%27s+on+Main.jpg Blog - Hazel’s on Main: ‘A tasting room with excellent food’ - Make it stand out Good food and good wine come together at Hazel’s on Main in Monmouth’s historic downtown. Pictured: owner Nancy Anderson. / Photo by Lance Masterson https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/novelists-advice-is-to-just-keep-writing monthly 0.5 2024-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/f37a8a7d-7e38-4e5f-97b8-9e7e1a6ee8a0/1218-MFP-Gail-Oberst-corr.png Blog - Novelist’s advice is to just keep writing - Make it stand out Gail Oberst recently published her first novel, “Valkyrie Dance.” It is available on Amazon. The writer lives in Independence. / Photo by Haugen's Galleri https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/civil-rights-activists-wade-ins-chronicled-in-new-book monthly 0.5 2024-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/1b8dbe50-e037-4fe1-aa0c-eb9b04b18a30/1218+MFP+Amy+Lemco-corr.jpg Blog - Civil rights activist's wade-ins chronicled in new book - Make it stand out Author Amy Lemco details the struggles to desegregate Biloxi Beach in her new book, “Wading-In: Desegregation on the Mississippi Gold Coast.” / Photo contributed https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/famed-architect-lives-on-in-downtown-monmouth monthly 0.5 2024-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/2f25ee84-500b-4980-b9ea-022403878a75/1218+MFP+Ron+Woodruff.jpg Blog - Famed architect lives on in downtown Monmouth - Make it stand out Ron Woodruff (right) points out design elements inspired by Henry Hobson Richardson, one of this country’s most influential architects, during a recent walking tour. Woodruff is a historic commission member and architect. / Photo by Lance Masterson https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/students-staff-return-to-newly-remodeled-monmouth-montessori-school monthly 0.5 2024-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/32d7b5ca-61b9-4a4b-84e7-fdafa9468a8b/1213+PCIO+Montessori+Juliet+Sloan.jpg Blog - Students, staff return to newly remodeled Montessori School - Make it stand out Students join Juliet Sloan during the red ribbon ceremony for the newly remodeled Monmouth Montessori Preschool. The school reopened in December. / Contributed photo https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/rugbys-more-than-a-sport-at-wou monthly 0.5 2024-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/1702333740550-KVYSPJFRBXKUN39AY9HQ/iStock-1633788224.jpg Blog - Rugby's more than a sport at WOU - Make it stand out / stock photo https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/nosferatu-brings-adult-fun-to-halloween-celebration monthly 0.5 2024-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/a61c2126-941e-4e33-add4-bd680a121feb/0.jpeg Blog - 'Nosferatu' brings adult fun to Halloween celebration - Make it stand out Nathan Junior, of Musical Independence, will be providing background music during a special showing of "Nosferatu" by the Heritage Museum. / Photo by L.E. 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Masterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/1701802122894-KL5CHBIJ8L86PH81GRDX/unnamed.jpg Blog - Panthers' rally falls short against Axeman - Make it stand out Tyler Allen (center) is the new coach of the Central High School varsity boys basketball team. The Panthers lost to South Eugene on Friday. It was the season opener for both teams. / Photo by L.E. Masterson https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/physical-pirates-rout-bonanza-in-playoffs monthly 0.5 2024-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65673df5f0851760cffe9a5c/6e1974e4-43a4-4b32-9c9c-8ef836597180/PHS+I.jpg Blog - Physical Pirates rout Bonanza in state playoffs Scenes from a recent playoff clash between the Perrydale and Bonanza high schools. 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