Boring NewsLocal news for Boring, OR continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Men hit by lightning near Damascus- June 30, 2008 Two men are in the hospital after being struck by lightning Sunday afternoon. The men, whose names have not been released, were standing under a group of trees near Southeast 222nd and Tillstrom Road around ...http://www.topix.net/city/boring-or/2008/06/men-hit-by-lightning-near-damascus?fromrss=1 Lightning strikes 2 men east of Portland- June 30, 2008 Two men have been struck by lightning in the Portland suburb of Damascus. Alice Lasher, a spokeswoman for the Boring Fire Department, said one of the men was seriously injured Sunday.http://www.topix.net/city/boring-or/2008/06/lightning-strikes-2-men-east-of-portland?fromr... Neighborhood News- June 26, 2008 Rev it up: Aug. 2 show features classic cars The Boring-Damascus Grange is taking registrations for its eighth annual Classics in Progress Car Show, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug.http://www.topix.net/city/boring-or/2008/06/neighborhood-news?fromrss=1 ODOT Warns Motorists of Runners; North Coast Says 'Come Back Later'- June 24, 2008 The Oregon State Department of Transportation is warning motorists to be careful along highways between Mount Hood and Portland because of the 17,000 runners, walkers and support staff taking part in the Hood ...http://www.topix.net/city/boring-or/2008/06/odot-warns-motorists-of-runners-north-coast-sa... Silverton graduates 100th class- June 12, 2008 It was 99 years ago today that Silverton High School held its second annual commencement ceremonies at the old Opera house in town.http://www.topix.net/city/boring-or/2008/06/silverton-graduates-100th-class?fromrss=1 Oregon strawberry industry tries new spin to spur growth- June 11, 2008 If the Oregon strawberry industry has its way, consumers will soon know that a berry by any other name would not taste as sweet.http://www.topix.net/city/boring-or/2008/06/oregon-strawberry-industry-tries-new-spin-to-s... Chamber Connection- June 9, 2008 FORUMS MULTIMEDIA VIDEO CHAMBER CONNECTION The group's mission is to keep the business community informed of what's going on and to organize an official Damascus Chamber of Commerce: www.gmdamascus.org; Mary ...http://www.topix.net/city/boring-or/2008/06/chamber-connection?fromrss=1 Boring welcomes the world with monument sign- June 7, 2008 Members of the Friends of Boring Station Trailhead Park gather around the community's new monument sign after it was unveiled Sunday, June 1, at the corner of Highway 212 and Grange Street.http://www.topix.net/city/boring-or/2008/06/boring-welcomes-the-world-with-monument-sign?f... exposes illegal asphalt operation, finds owner isn't licensed- June 6, 2008 They travel through neighborhoods offering you great bargains to pave your driveway or parking areas but beware - these so-called deals can end up costing you a lot of money and headaches.http://www.topix.net/city/boring-or/2008/06/exposes-illegal-asphalt-operation-finds-owner-... Man leads police on chase down Lusted Road- June 5, 2008 A man from Boring led a sheriff's deputy on a high-speed chase on windy Lusted Road between Sandy and Gresham on Friday, May 30, and crashed nearly head-on with another vehicle.http://www.topix.net/city/boring-or/2008/06/man-leads-police-on-chase-down-lusted-road?fro... |