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Newport To Begin Water Flushing
The City of Newport will restart its annual city-wide water main flushing program the week of Jan. 12, lasting into early spring. Flushing will take place weekly, Monday through Thursday, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. It is advised to reduce water usage when the flushing is taking place in your area as you may see a reduction in water quality and low water pressure. The city will provide advance weekly updates on its social media channels, @CityofNewportOre on Facebook and Inst
Recall Election Void-Commission Next Steps
A rare and somber situation has unfolded in Lincoln County after the recent passing of Lincoln County commissioner Claire Hall during the midst of a recall election intended to determine her tenure. County Clerk Amy Southwell said the election process has been voided in accordance with state statutes, which specify that the death of a candidate or subject of a recall can nullify the proceedings. The recall election, now halted, prompted community reflection on both Commission
Newport Police Launch New Crime Reporting Platform
Newport Police Department announced the launch of MyPDConnect, a cutting-edge online reporting platform designed to allow you to report low-level crimes online right from your phone, tablet or desktop. MyPDConnect empowers victims of crime to quickly and easily report crimes directly to local law enforcement without having to wait for an officer response or spend unnecessary time calling dispatch. Key Features of MyPDConnect: •Report Crime Easily: Report low-level crimes
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