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N.A. market: City gets site plan

Written November 13th, 2017 by Hasso Hering

“Can you do a status update on the North Albany store please?” reader Robin Nygren asked a couple of days ago. Yes, I can, because a site plan for part of the project has been filed for the city’s review.


Sheriff: No evidence of homicide

Written November 13th, 2017 by Hasso Hering

There’s no evidence that a man found dead by the side of Bryant Drive outside of Albany died as a result of homicide, according to Linn County Sheriff Bruce Riley.


N.A. Park poised for upgrades

Written November 13th, 2017 by Hasso Hering

Visitors at North Albany County Park may start seeing changes in the next few years based on a new master plan. Developed over the last couple of years with lots of outreach to and input from the people in surrounding neighborhoods, the plan goes to the Benton County Board of Commissioners for approval in December.


Crocker project: A status check

Written November 12th, 2017 by Hasso Hering

This is the case of a deadline past and gone. The northern 2,100 feet of Crocker Lane was supposed to be turned into a fully developed city street with a new water line underground by Nov. 3. Looks like finishing the job will take a bit more time.


City-owned site looking for a use

Written November 10th, 2017 by Hasso Hering

The Albany City Council has yet to decide what if anything to do with a block of vacant land it caused the BNSF railroad to hand over in 2013. But for now a previous benefit of the parcel — overflow parking at the popular Calapooia Brewing Co. restaurant across Water Avenue — has been lost.


Hope for saving Albany Hydro

Written November 8th, 2017 by Hasso Hering

Albany officials think there’s a way to keep operating the city’s electric generator while cutting back on regulatory expenses. Let’s hope they are right and Albany’s historic role in hydropower production can be continued and preserved.


Grant sought to replace this bridge

Written November 7th, 2017 by Hasso Hering

If the state transportation department approves the application for a grant, something will finally be done about the Waverly Drive bridge across Cox Creek.


 
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