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The contents of the on-line edition of The Nugget represent a selection among the stories that appear in the weekly print edition.

A rescue helicopter heads for Brent McGregor's position on Mount Jefferson. McGregor broke his leg while descending the peak and spent a cold night on the slopes. photo provided

Climber rescued from Mt. Jefferson
Life on the edge is not without its risks.

Sisters teen arraigned on murder charge
Steven Withrow of Sisters was arraigned on Tuesday, April 27, on charges of murder, assault, robbery and manslaughter in connection with the death of Curtis Dean Kizer in Bend's Drake Park on the evening of April 16.

Project promises more water for Squaw Creek
Little by little, Squaw Creek's permanent water flow is increasing as water rights are donated back into the stream and irrigation piping allows more water to stay in the creek.

Council favors density ordinance
After months of debate, members of the Sisters City Council signaled at a Thursday, April 29, workshop that they will finally pass a controversial ordinance which will shape residential density in Sisters.

Students gather books by the armload
It felt like Christmas at the Sisters Elementary School Library on Thursday, April 29.

City defends its population forecast
If it's wrong, prove it. That's the defense the City of Sisters is mounting against a challenge of its most recent population forecast. City officials will present that defense to the Deschutes County Commissioners at a public hearing on May 13.

City continues to wrestle with couplet options
After months of brainstorming, it's not getting easier for citizens and city officials to design a couplet alternative that will not close off access to Cascade Avenue -- and will still win state approval.

School board launches new superintendent search this week
The search is on to find a new school superintendent for Sisters -- and the Sisters School Board is taking a new approach.

Kiwanis donates phones to COBRA
The Kiwanis Club of Sisters recently donated close to 200 out-of-service cell phones to COBRA (Central Oregon Battering and Rape Alliance).