Ghosting Oregon
Our family's experience exploring abandoned towns in eastern Oregon
What is it about our fascination with those abandoned places known as ghost towns? Are we hoping to find some long lost treasures? Are we … Continue reading
James Brains
Author: James Brains
Roller Derby Bouts Keep Crowds Captivated
Spectators were treated to a couple of close bouts Saturday, Feb. 9, at the Lane Events Center. The sold-out crowd of 1,200-plus came out to see the Sick Town Derby Dames of Corvallis take on the local Flat Track Furies and the Andromedolls vs. Church of Sk8in. Continue reading
Bloody Derby Bouts
In a bout marked by blood-splattering hits, a revolving-door penalty box, five ejections, and an appearance by Miss Oregon USA; our hometown men’s roller derby team lost a testosterone-filled event. The Lane County Concussion hosted the Deep Valley Belligerents of Mendocino County, Calif., Jan. 15 at the Willamalane Center in Springfield. The 198-154 score does not accurately represent how close this bout was. Continue reading