Roadside memorials are meant to remind us of the dead but, judging by the hand-written note, this one on Bryant Way outside of Albany apparently did so in a way that prompted property owners’ concern.
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.
Oregon and the “sanctuary” issue
Written July 14th, 2015 by Hasso Hering
The Center for Immigration Studies, an independent research organization in Washington, claims Linn County and most of Oregon offer “sanctuary” to illegal immigrants. Does this make Oregon just like San Francisco, where a felon from Mexico in this country illegally was allowed to go free and then shot a young woman dead on July 1? I can’t say, but […]
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Tags: illegal aliens, illegal immigrants, Linn County jail, Linn County Sheriff, sanctuary
Tags: illegal aliens, illegal immigrants, Linn County jail, Linn County Sheriff, sanctuary
Albany police station for sale
Written May 31st, 2015 by Hasso Hering
It will probably be a couple of years before the Albany police can move into their new headquarters, but as last week’s city council discussion showed, it’s not too early for the city to think about selling their present digs near the Linn County Jail on Jackson Street.
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Tags: Albany City Council, Albany police station, Lin County commissioners, Linn County Sheriff
Tags: Albany City Council, Albany police station, Lin County commissioners, Linn County Sheriff
An Albany police-Linn sheriff merger?
Written April 6th, 2015 by Hasso Hering
Merging the Albany Police Department with the Linn County Sheriff’s Office is about the furthest thing from anyone’s mind these days, with the exception of Tom Cordier. In emails, a talk with the county commissioners and a Monday appearance before the city council, the retired North Albany resident has been suggesting that Albany conduct a detailed study […]
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Tags: Albany City Council, Albany police, Linn County Sheriff, police-sheriff merger, Tom Cordier
Tags: Albany City Council, Albany police, Linn County Sheriff, police-sheriff merger, Tom Cordier
DA has reports on cyclist’s death
Written April 3rd, 2015 by Hasso Hering
While the roadside memorial for Grant Keith Garner has grown, the next development in the death of the Albany bicyclist is up to the Linn County District Attorney’s Office.
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Tags: Grant Keith Garner, Linn County DA, Linn County Sheriff, Oakville Road, Queen Avenue
Tags: Grant Keith Garner, Linn County DA, Linn County Sheriff, Oakville Road, Queen Avenue
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Linn law enforcers: Trust the people
The message was clear before, and it’s even clearer now: Violating the governor’s corona order may or may not kill you — most probably not — but it won’t land you in court or jail, at least not in Linn County.
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