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Plane crashes into Aurora home near airport

published: 9/3/2010 2:45:11 PM

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A plane belonging to 70-year-old George Bahrman protrudes from the home of Sally Jones near the Aurora Airport. Bahrman's plane crashed into the house Friday afternoon.

A small plane fell from the sky and right into an Aurora home Friday afternoon near the Aurora State Airport.The pilot, 70-year-old George Bahrman, was able to walk away from the crash -- leaving the plane impaled in the home of Sally Jones.Bahrman was transported to the Oregon Health Sciences University Hospital in Portland for treatment of minor injuries, though several witnesses reported seeing blood on his head and legs.

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Labor Day holiday celebrates workers, has roots in Oregon

published: 9/3/2010 12:15:26 PM

Labor Day is almost a misnomer – it sounds like a day of work, but for more than a century the holiday has been celebrated by staying home from work and forgoing labor. continue reading...

Don’t drink and drive over the holiday weekend

published: 9/3/2010 12:11:00 PM

Monday is Labor Day, a time for little work and much relaxation ... but not too much. The Oregon State Police are warning drivers to remain vigilant and responsible when driving over the holiday weekend. continue reading...

Neighbors report smoke streaming from house, save a life

published: 9/2/2010 1:55:10 PM

Two quick-thinking Canby residents helped save the life of their neighbor Wednesday evening when they reported a smoking house to 911. One of the neighbors called 911 at about 8 p. continue reading...

New 'community covenant' pledges city's support of military

published: 9/2/2010 10:04:30 AM

Men and women in the service — past, present and future — will be valued in Canby.That message was delivered loud and clear during a ceremony Friday afternoon at the Clackamas County Fair and Rodeo. continue reading...

Young Canby readers log more than 6,000 hours

published: 9/2/2010 10:03:59 AM

The Canby Public Library recently wrapped up another successful season for the childrens summer reading program. “It was just a really terrific year with really high participation from kids of all ages,” said Library Director Penny Hummel. continue reading...