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Gravel mine fight is over |
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By Jim Cornelius Two days of mediation has ended a year-long battle over a proposed gravel mine and crushing operation four miles west of Sisters. Although the resolution still must be finalized |
with Deschutes County, mine opponents and representatives of mine operator
Hap Taylor and Sons, Inc. agreed
in talks held January 30 -31 on several conditions that they believe will
relieve the concerns of those who have fought against the mine.
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Sisters men arrested in drive-by shooting |
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Three Sisters area residents were arrested February 2 in connection with a
January 26 shooting incident in which several rifle rounds were fired into
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Snows push water tally to above normal |
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By Jim Hollon Recent snows have pushed a below-average season to 140 percent of average precipitation for the "water year" which began last October 1.
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