Drain NewsLocal news for Drain, OR continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Douglas Community Fund aids 28 local nonprofits- May 20, 2008 More school kids will take part in programs, more poor people will receive medical care and more unwanted pets will find a home, thanks to money distributed today by the Douglas Community Fund.http://www.topix.net/city/drain-or/2008/05/douglas-community-fund-aids-28-local-nonprofits... Crew uses 'rapid replacement' to install new bridge- May 12, 2008 "We're working on a (city) beautification project, and (the bridge replacement) ties right in with it" In a matter of hours, a nearly 80-year-old bridge between Elkton and Drain that crosses Elk Creek was demolished and replaced by a new structure that crews slid into its place. via The News-Reviewhttp://www.topix.net/city/drain-or/2008/05/crew-uses-rapid-replacement-to-install-new-brid... Road closure set for Friday- May 6, 2008 Beginning this Friday, May 9, at 9 p.m., the stretch of highway between Drain and Elkton will be closed again to replace the bridge at the east end of the Elk Creek tunnel. via Kpic.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/drain-or/2008/05/road-closure-set-for-friday?fromrss=1 North Douglas fire seeks tax levy again- May 6, 2008 "There's just no way our budget will afford that" If at first you don't succeed, try, try again, and again ... and maybe again. That could be the motto for North Douglas County Fire & EMS. via The News-Reviewhttp://www.topix.net/city/drain-or/2008/05/north-douglas-fire-seeks-tax-levy-again?fromrss... |