HASSO HERING

A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

Cumberland events center gets its bell back

Written January 16th, 2026 by Hasso Hering

Kept  in storage  since 2013, the bell of the historic Cumberland Church was being prepared to be lifted back into its tower this morning.


Albany church sells building but not bell

Written June 28th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

By the time the bike took me to the east end Friday for another look at the Albany Evangelical Church, it was far too late for the main event.


 
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