The tireless work of a local woman has finally brought her family the closure it wanted. Alice Knapp of Nehalem wanted to know what happened to a loved one who served in the Civil War. That loved one was Peter Knapp and for 88 years, his cremated remains sat unclaimed at a Portland crematorium until [...]
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Civil War brought back to life
November 21st, 2011 
javal With visitors dressed appropriately, respectful of history and attentive to detail, a pivotal 19th century period of United States history was recognized in Dallas Saturday. Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War held its annual Remembrance Day Ceremony with a gathering at the Dallas Cemetery. Members of the group’s ally, Daughters of Union Veterans [...]
School bus company argues driver fired over Confederate flag not protected by First Amendment
November 16th, 2011 javal A school bus company being sued by a driver fired for refusing to take a Confederate battle flag emblazoned with the word “Redneck” off his pickup truck has asked for the case to be dismissed, arguing the flag does not amount to free speech protected by the U.S. Constitution. First Student, Inc., filed the motion [...]
Oregonians honor 1st Civil War casualty
September 22nd, 2011 javal Union Army Captain James W Lingenfelter, an attorney from Jacksonville, Oregon, becomes the first Oregonian to die in the Civil War on September 21, 1861. The Oregon Civil War 150th Commission held a wreath-laying and taps ceremony today to honor Captain Lingenfelter at the Civil War memorial in Portland’s Lone Fir Cemetery. Read More>>
Civil War comes to McIver State Park
September 22nd, 2011 javal The Northwest Civil War Council will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War as it presents a full re-enactment at Milo McIver State park on Sept. 24-25. This is the last public event of the year for the council, and it could feature as many as 600 re-enactors presenting living conditions and circumstances of [...]