• Central Oregon Local Buzz
  • Posts
  • 🚨 Arrest Made in Madras Homicide Case / 🚨Two Stranded in Ochoco Mountains Amidst Cold and Mud Rescued

🚨 Arrest Made in Madras Homicide Case / 🚨Two Stranded in Ochoco Mountains Amidst Cold and Mud Rescued

Issue #041

29 Dec

This issue’s Sponsor is

Be aware Gmail will sometimes ‘clip’ the newsletter, but you can always:

👇

Please note - Polls can only be answered in the Email Version of the Newsletter

In this Issue of C.O. Local BUZZ…

🤔 Trivia Fun

🌄 Bend, OR Weather

📰 Local News - What’s a Happening?

🚨Two Stranded in Ochoco Mountains Amidst Cold and Mud Rescued

⚠️🛣️ Highway 26 Closed North Of Madras Thursday Morning

🎄Scouts BSA Tree Collection

🚨 Arrest Made in Madras Homicide Case

📅 Lots of Events

😆 Meme of the Day

Today’s Trivia Question

Which of these sporting events has Bend, Oregon, hosted?

 A) USA Cycling Elite Road National Championships

 B) Olympic Swimming Trials

 C) National Football League Preseason Games

 D) Major League Baseball Spring Training

 (Answer at the end of the newsletter 👇)

We will be publishing something NEW for Saturdays - our Local Business Directory - so keep a look out for it starting this Saturday!

 

What’s a happening?

Crook County Search and Rescue Saves Two Stranded in Ochoco Mountains Amidst Cold and Mud

 

 Two people were rescued Wednesday after spending a cold, wet night in the Ochoco Mountains. Crook County 911 received a call from a person who hiked three miles in bad weather to find cell service. They reported their vehicle had broken down and they were unable to get to safety. 

Crook County Search and Rescue responded with a small team. Officials say they moved quickly because the subjects were not dressed for the conditions and there was little shelter available. After a one-hour drive, SAR reached the pair. They say conditions deteriorated rapidly; roads were slick with ice and snow, with mud in low-lying areas.

The pair was wet, cold and dehydrated. SAR brought them back to Prineville, where they'll make arrangements to recover the vehicle. 

Highway 26 Closed North Of Madras Thursday Morning

MADRAS, OR -- Highway 26 closed Thursday morning about three miles north of Madras. Oregon's Department of Transportation reports a semi crashed, blocking both directions of the highway. Photos provided by ODOT show the truck on its side, with workers cleaning up spilled fluids.

Scouts BSA Tree Collection: Supporting Summer Scouting Adventures Through Christmas Tree Recycling

 The Scouts BSA's 32nd Annual Tree Collection event is a noteworthy endeavor that not only aids in recycling Christmas trees but also supports the Scouts in their summer adventures. Scheduled for December 30th, 31st, and January 6th, 7th, this event encourages residents to place their Christmas trees on the front curb by 8am, with a suggested donation of $10 attached to the tree. This initiative not only helps with tree disposal but also contributes to the Scouts' funding. Furthermore, the event embodies the values of Scouting, emphasizing discovery, character-building, and leadership preparation through various activities and adventure.

For additional information: https://takeyourtree.com/

Arrest Made in Madras Homicide Case: 54-Year-Old Suspect Faces Manslaughter Charges

 Madras Police are investigating the death of a 36-year-old man whose body was discovered Tuesday morning in a homeless camp near Willow Creek. His identity has not been released.

Investigators arrested 54-year-old Johnson Heath, Sr. a few hours later. He’s scheduled to be arraigned Thursday afternoon on Manslaughter and Homicide charges.

Sgt. Steve Webb issued a statement Wednesday, saying, “Madras Police Department was successful in this case due to partnerships and assistance from several including Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Prineville Police Department, Warm Springs Police Department, Oregon State Police Crime Lab, Faith Based Network Warming Shelter, City of Madras Public Works, and members of the public. In this small, tight-knit community, we count on each other. Especially in a difficult situation like this, working together produces a quick resolution for the affected family and our community.”

 

 

Upcoming Events

What’s Up Central Oregon?

December 29, 2023 (Bend and Redmond):

  • So You Think You Got Jokes – Comedy Competition at Silver Moon Brewing - 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm.

  • Sleepless Truckers LIVE at Blacksmith Public House (Redmond) - 6:30 pm.

December 30, 2023 (Redmond):

  • Parker Steers at Elements Public House - 6:00 pm.

  • Superball Bell Bottom Rock LIVE at Blacksmith Public House - 6:30 pm.

December 31, 2023 (Bend and Surrounding Areas):

 

Got an upcoming event you want us to share?

Which of these sporting events has Bend, Oregon, hosted?

 A) USA Cycling Elite Road National Championships

 B) Olympic Swimming Trials

 C) National Football League Preseason Games

 D) Major League Baseball Spring Training

 Answer: A) USA Cycling Elite Road National Championships

 

Today’s Meme

How'd we do on this issue?

Login or Subscribe to participate in polls.

 

We could use your help

We’ve got big plans as we get up to speed! But we need your help!

One huge way that you can help us is to spread the word for us.

Know somebody who lives in the Central Oregon area and would benefit from being kept in the know?

Please share Central Oregon Local BUZZ with them! It’s simple!

Not a subscriber, yet? Click to subscribe.

Reply

or to participate.