Retired Oregon educator and artist Gwen Maitzen’s new art piece at Bethel Greenacre Park, 326 S. Burr Oak Ave., is meant to provide a place of prayer for the Earth and the environment.
Eight years ago, I ran for a seat on the Village Board because I wanted to live in a community that valued sustainable and smart growth, valued a vibrant downtown and actively recruited successful businesses. I wanted to serve my community in a meaningful way.
Rising out of the forest at the edge of Fitchburg’s bustling Terravessa development, the new 130,000 square foot elementary school represents the wave of growth arriving in the Oregon School District.
Most Oregon’s businesses seem to be staying afloat amid the COVID-19 pandemic, even with a Main Street staple saying goodbye.
The Highlands of Netherwood park project is set to open in fall 2021.
The Village of Oregon is moving forward with a plan to upgrade its three-decade old Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Village of Oregon has had a busy year in terms of road improvements.
Lerner Park, located on North Burr Oak Ave., has been a passion project of the Rotary Club for two decades, as the group has spearheaded prairie restoration, removal of invasive plants and building walking trails.
On July 1, I had the privilege of beginning my role as superintendent of the Oregon School District.
The COVID-19 pandemic is no match for the new Oregon Public Library project and the Jaycee Park West renovation — two major village fundraising efforts that are still going strong.
2020 has been quite a year. I was hoping we would make 2020 the best year ever.
November marks the third anniversary of the Oregon Area Food Pantry operating out of the building at 107 N. Alpine Pkwy.
The familiar warning goes, “Never take candy from a stranger,” so that’s why Oregon Youth Center director Precious Woodley makes sure to visibly wear the recognizable orange logo when she hands out candy to youth at the skate park.