The Benton County board and departments thanked their many volunteers and committees at an appreciation reception on September 27, 2016. The inaugural 2016 Blue and White Appreciation Night was hosted at the Benton County Fairgrounds.
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September 7, 2016
A three-ton weight limit has been placed on the Hayden Covered Bridge on Hayden Road, located off of Oregon Hwy 34, 1.8 miles East of Alsea.
It is anticipated that over the next six months repairs will be done to preserve and strengthen the bridge. An alternate route is being pursued and finalized.
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September 14, 2016
The Board announced that Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month in Benton County. The Board also declared Sept. 17 as Constitution Day in Benton County.
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September 15, 2016
The Oregon Department of Forestry completed a controlled burn and training exercise within approximately 3.5 acres of prairie at Fort Hoskins Historic Park.
The prescribed burn is a continuation of habitat management activities undertaken at county parks.
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September 22, 2016
The Benton County Board of Commissioners, acting as the county Board of Health, adopted a resolution on September 20, 2016, to support the Oregon Legislature raising the minimum legal sale age for tobacco, electronic smoking devices, and nicotine products to 21 years of age during the upcoming legislative session.
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September 26, 2016
Two controlled burns of prairie conservation areas in the Cardwell Hill Area were scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016.
These burns will be lead in partnership with Miller Timber Services, with support from Oregon Department of Forestry. The controlled burns are meant to reduce invasive plant species, increase native grasses and wildflowers, and fulfill habitat management goals.
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