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Crushing cinders for the highway...

ODOT crews prepare for winter
As temperatures drop and storms roll through the Sisters country, road workers are getting ready to handle the ice and snow of winter.

School board settles on $21 million budget
Architects have the green light to start detailed design work on a $20 million high school -- which will require significant cuts from the schematic plans presented in recent weeks.

Residents seek solution to sewer quandary
Residents of the Buck Run III subdivision in Sisters are trying to find a way to hook up to the city sewer system without breaking the bank.

Outlaws clinch league football title
The 2001 Outlaws secured their fourth conference title in five years with a muddy 7-6 victory over North Marion Friday night.

Economic clouds loom over district
An economic storm is brewing on the horizon and the Sisters School District is bracing for its impact.

Catholics dedicate new addition and prayer garden
Last week, Saint Edward's Catholic Church in Sisters dedicated a much-needed addition to its main sanctuary.

SMART program underway in Sisters
No skill is more critical for a child's success than the ability to read well. Few activities bring such life-long pleasure.

State society supports local adoption
Black Butte resident Paula Reents has found a way to pursue her interest in helping children through The Boys and Girls Aid Society of Oregon.

Sisters EMT/firefighter loves her unusual job
The year was 1994, and it happened in two quick steps.

Episcopal Church expanding
The Sisters Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration is set to double in size.

City reviews affordable housing plan
Applicants for a multi-family housing development in Sisters will go before the City of Sisters Planning Commission for a public hearing on Wednesday, November 21, at 7:30 p.m.

Student scarecrows raise scholarship funds
Sisters Middle School students exercised their creativity and community spirit last month, making 32 scarecrows to raise funds for the Helping Hands scholarship program.

Sisters High students will honor veterans
Sisters High School will honor those who have served their country in the armed services in two special Veterans Day presentations on Thursday, November 8.

Runners cap season with state trophy
In a show of great team depth the Sisters High School girls cross country team ran to an impressive third place finish at the OSAA State Championship meet Saturday, November 3, at Lane Community College.