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The sudden passing of Nayland J. Wilkins on Sept. 27, 2020, was a shock to all who knew him and loved him. Just days prior, he had been riding…

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Mary Ann Voigt, 90, passed away peacefully on Sept. 26, 2020. She was born in Elgin, Neb., in 1930 to Fred and Nellie Holtmann. Mary Ann moved…

Plein Air show, reading on tap; Author Teri Brown visits Sept. 6; ‘One From Many’ offers band workshop Sept. 19; Dance at HR Elks Sept. 5; Kit Garoutte at The Pines; Rawlings, Parks at CEBU Lounge

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FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) — Pastor Tom Cabral still tells people to meet him at “the bar,” even though it’s his church now. Locals best remember his worn building as a former sports bar where a 19-year-old once walked in and shot three suspected rival crack dealers.

Open Country Joy, better known to their fans as OCJ, is a band that incorporates such diverse styles as bluegrass, country, jazz, funk, rock, latin, and folk. Open Country Joy comes to Hood River this Friday for a 9:30 p.m. show at the River City Saloon.

A strong musical lineup continues this week at the River City Saloon. On Thursday, The Withdrawls will be starting the weekend off with strong jams. Many say The Withdrawals have long surpassed early comparisons to Widespread Panic, Dave Matthews Band, Allman Bros. Band etc. to forge their own unique voice in rock-n-roll. Audiences are automatically drawn to the dance floor by The Withdrawals combination of quality songs, tight and heavy funk grooves.