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Seniors angered by cutting of funds for lunches

By Rick Longley/Willows Journal

Diners at the Orland and Willows senior nutrition centers are angry about federal budget cuts forcing the lunch program to close on Fridays at least through June. "The government can cut from a lot of different areas instead of cutting the seniors,"... Full story

Livestock auctioned during annual fair

By Rick Longley/Willows Journal

By Rick Longley Tri-County Newspapers Bidding was quick and the 4-H and FFA projects of local youth sold within minutes at Saturday's Junior Livestock Auction. The event got underway at noon in the Brawley Ring with the first lot, a market swine, ... Full story

Miss Glenn County crowned

By Susan Meeker/Tri-County Newspapers

A Hamilton City teen will again represent the county after winning the coveted Miss Glenn County title during the opening night of the fair. Jazmin Villa dazzled a panel of judges Thursday to earn the crown. The 18-year-old beauty gave a tearful sp... Full story

Bronze statue unveiled in Orland

By Susan Meeker/Tri-County Newspapers

Cowboys may be a dying breed, but the ghosts of Orland's western past would feel right at home on Fourth Street. The Orland Arts Commission unveiled its "Sagebrush and Silence" bronze sculpture on Saturday as a tribute to the city's western heritage... Full story

Glenn County honors fallen firefighters, police

By Rick Longley/Willows Journal

It was a solemn but powerful ceremony Wednesday as law enforcement and firefighters remembered fallen heroes. Willows police officers, Glenn County Sheriff's personnel, California Highway Patrol officers and Willows Fire and US Forest Service firefi... Full story

Customers surveyed about transit needs

By Rick Longley/Willows Journal

An informal survey of Glenn Ride customers on Monday indicated some are quite pleased with the service while others felt improvements are needed. Willows resident Vanessa Carter rides the bus to work from Willows to Orland five days a week. She wor... Full story

Fire season arrives

By Rick Longley/Orland Press-Register

Fire season is here and Orland residents are advised to cut down grass, weeds and other threats around their homes. "It has been brought up in our monthly meetings about high grass creating a fire hazard," said Public Safety Commissioner Gary Campbe... Full story

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