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Yesteryears: Covered bridge north of Parkdale closed by order of the county court in 1955

The old covered bridge north of Parkdale on the Woodruff station road was closed Saturday afternoon by order of the county court. Damage to the east end of the bridge resulted during the recent wind storm and necessitated the closing of the structure, which has spanned the east fork for half a century. The concrete bridge was opened to traffic Wednesday afternoon. The covered bridge may be preserved as a foot bridge, commissioners report.

Arts in Education award named for Steighner
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Arts in Education award named for Steighner

  • Julie Raefield-Gobbo
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“For artistry, excellence and dedication in arts education in our schools and community”: That is how a newly created award will honor future dedicated educators in Hood River County. This year’s first recipient of those eloquent accolades however is Hood River Valley High School Music Director Mark Steighner.