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Students rehearsing this summer for the Oktoberfest Dance Troupe. Kelly Grassman

Practice perfect – Oktoberfest Dance Troupe gears up for another year

By Melissa Wagoner When it comes to the Oktoberfest Dance Troupe, getting kids involved is the main priority. “[The Troupe] gives them ownership in the festival,” manager Kelly Grassman explained. “It teaches them about volunteering, giving of their time and doing something for others.” Created by a small group of women in 1990 the O’Fest Dance Troupe has grown exponentially during the […]

The Comeback town – Mount Angel raises $50,000 for fire losses

By James Day In those corny old black-and-white movies a bunch of kids (Mickey Rooney usually was involved) would at some point declare “Let’s put on a show!”  Great energy would be expended and odds overcome as the spunky kids saved the day. In Mount Angel, it’s a bit different. It’s more like “Let’s put on a festival!” Because that’s […]

Three seats open: Four candidates vie for Mount Angel city councilor

Mount Angel Forum Wednesday, Oct. 17, 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Mount Angel Chamber of Commerce. Free. There are three open seats on the Nov. 6 ballot for the Mount Angel City Council and four candidates. Councilor Andrew Otte is running unopposed to be mayor. The city councilor candidates were given the same questions and asked to reply in writing. […]