Local News
Published: 3/4/2013 11:50:59 AM
True Value Hardware store in Molalla is temporarily closed after a pick-up truck crashed into the front of the building Monday morning. At about 10:43 a.
Published: 3/6/2013 10:23:03 AM
For as long as he can remember, Colton High School senior, Brennan Olsen, has wanted to be in the military. “I always wanted to serve my country and when I first heard about West Point, I thought what an amazing opportunity to get a great education and serve in the military,” Olsen said.
Published: 3/6/2013 10:59:06 AM
It looks like the Molalla Adult Center will be able to keep its doors open, thanks to Foothills Community Church.The Rev. Dale Satrum, the church’s pastor, said Foothills Community Church plans to serve as the organizational umbrella for the center, and that he is working hard to develop partnerships in the community.
Published: 3/7/2013 11:46:36 AM
A Life Flight helicopter took an injured driver to the hospital after a school bus T-boned the driver’s vehicle early this morning.Oregon State Police are investigating the crash, which occurred about 6:28 a.
Published: 3/7/2013 12:47:08 PM
A Life Flight helicopter took an injured 19-year-old Oregon City woman to the hospital after a Molalla school bus T-boned her vehicle early on Thursday morning.
Published: 3/13/2013 11:46:29 AM
Due to mold issues, the city has plans to close the building used for the Molalla Youth Center by PAL (Police Activities League), a self-sustained nonprofit organization.
Published: 3/13/2013 11:52:29 AM
It looks like plans for the Molalla Adult Center to switch hands from the city of Molalla to Foothills Community Church are progressing on schedule. Church pastor, Dale Satrum, met with city officials and the council in a special meeting Wednesday, March 6 at city hall to go over the final details of a lease agreement.
Published: 3/13/2013 12:00:14 PM
Being new to Molalla, this Centennial Year project has proven to be an exciting — and educational — process. But while researching the history of the Molalla Pioneer, the city of Molalla, its citizens from the past and their environs, I met a lot of great people here in town who were eager and willing to help.
Published: 3/15/2013 10:24:12 AM
A 25-year-old Milwaukie woman was arrested early Friday morning after Clackamas County sheriff’s deputies said she took a county patrol car and led them on a high-speed chase from Mulino to Molalla.
Published: 3/15/2013 6:00:42 PM
The Clackamas County Board of Commissioners (BCC) will hold a Town Hall Tuesday, March 19, at the Molalla Library, 201 East 5th Street, from 7 to 8:30 p.
Published: 3/15/2013 4:22:25 PM
A 25-year-old Clackamas woman was arrested early Friday morning after Clackamas County sheriff’s deputies said she took a county patrol car and led them on a high-speed chase from Mulino to Molalla.
Published: 3/19/2013 12:33:23 PM
A step toward revitalizing Molalla’s downtown could be made by developer Ken Craft, who is looking into purchasing the White Horse Tavern and the former Molalla State Bank building on E.
Published: 3/19/2013 12:57:45 PM
Molalla High School dance team competed in the OSAA Dance and Drill Competition last weekend, bringing home a trophy.The team came in third in the final round of the 4A Small School division.
Published: 3/19/2013 12:43:48 PM
Have you heard it? The Colton fire station on Highway 211 is implementing a rooftop Federal Electric Siren Type 2 as part of their emergency equipment.
Published: 3/22/2013 5:08:15 PM
A Molalla woman was reported missing Friday, March 22 from the 200 block of Eckard Avenue in Molalla. Jennipher Smith, 28, has been diagnosed with a mental disorder, police said.
Published: 3/22/2013 6:14:55 PM
Former Molalla city councilor and Molalla Buckeroo Association president Michelle Mills was sentenced Thursday to three years, 11 months in prison for embezzling about $350,000 from her employer.
Published: 3/25/2013 11:30:11 AM
A Molalla family lost their Dickey Prairie home to fire Saturday morning. One firefighter was injured while battling the blaze. Molalla Fire Chief Vince Stafford said homeowner Richard Wymmer called the Molalla Fire District at about 8 a.
Published: 3/26/2013 11:46:27 AM
A Molalla woman who was reported missing Friday, March 22 was located later by police. Jennipher Smith, 28, was reported missing at about 4:30 p.m. Friday.
Published: 3/26/2013 11:51:14 AM
The Molalla West Coast Bank has changed hands, merging with Columbia Bankcorp. Starting Monday, customers will notice the new name, but bank manager Shelley Ross said there will be no other discernable changes.
Published: 3/26/2013 12:48:39 PM
The Molalla River School District will host a budget forum Tuesday, April 9, at Molalla High School Commons, offering an opportunity to community members to provide input on school finances to the school board.
Published: 3/26/2013 12:05:36 PM
By Iris RileyHow many Molallans have driven by the sign at the four corners of Main St. and Molalla Ave. and seen the green road sign that says Dibble House Museum, not noticing it? Or maybe they have seen it so many times that they no longer "see" it? How many have actually visited the museum recently?The Molalla area has a rich heritage of Oregon Trail pioneer history.
