The Tillamook County Historical Society was founded in 1984 to bring together those persons interested in preserving the history of Tillamook County. TCHS is exploring new ways to reach out to people for 2023. We are tentatively planning three main special meetings to be held on Saturdays, with business meetings every other month. Keep checking on Facebook for updates. We…
Category: Wheeler
Nehalem Bay Health District Refers Proposed Bond Measure for Health and Senior Services -Tillamook County Ballot Measure #29-175 on May Ballot for North County Voters
(Wheeler, OR) – The Nehalem Bay Health District is implementing a comprehensive plan aimed at improving health and senior care and supporting health care and other essential workers. Plan implementation includes a proposed bond measure to be placed on the May 16, 2023 ballot that would partly finance: Construction of a new, modern health center and pharmacy large enough to…
NEHALEM BAY FIRE AND RESCUE CHIEF STEPS DOWN, BOARD APPOINTS INTERIM FIRE CHIEF
NEHALEM, OR- On March 9th, the Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue District board of directors accepted the resignation of Fire Chief Chris Beswick. Beswick has accepted the position of Assistant Chief at Key Peninsula Fire Department in Washington State; his last day with NBFRD will be April 7th, 2023. Beswick stated that it was a difficult decision to leave such…
Nehalem Bay Fire and Rescue promotes firefighters, then conducts a Push-In ceremony for their new engine Feb. 16th
Story, Photos & Video by Don Backman “Push!” someone shouted, and the group of firefighters put their shoulders up against the bumper and gave a mighty heave. The fire truck rocked back and forth. “Maybe I should take the brake off?” joked the driver. A stuck firetruck? A breakdown? No, just the Push-In ceremony for a brand new fire truck…
Nehalem Valley Care Center Receives Oregon Community Foundation Grant to Address Nursing Staff Needs; $15,000 grant will support establishment of in-house training program
(Wheeler) – Health care staff shortages have become a chronic problem across the country and nowhere is the challenge of staffing health care facilities more pressing than in rural Oregon. Yet, thanks to a generous competitive grant from the Oregon Community Foundation (OCF), the Nehalem Valley Care Center in Wheeler has received valuable financial assistance to establish its own in-house…
13th Annual North County Pie Day Auction and Feast Saturday, Jan. 21st, White Clover Grange
NEHALEM, OR (January 5, 2023) — One of North County’s “must-attend” events, we all recall the January 2020 Pie Day as one of the last in-person events we attended that year … NOW IT’S BACK!! The 13th Annual North County Pie Day is coming on Saturday, January 21st. Once again, this fun and fantastic event will take place at the…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY PIONEER’S QUESTIONS FOR CANDIDATES – Nov. 2022: Wheeler City Councilors
It’s election time – and in Tillamook County there has been an increase in participation in our government process with many races having multiple choices. The Pioneer is proud to provide this opportunity for our community to make informed voting choices and learn about the candidates. Tillamook County Pioneer’s Questions for the Candidates – November 2022. We will post the…
WHEELER CITY COUNCIL – Candidate’s Statement: WHAT ARE WE??
By Deanne Ragnell If Manzanita is a village, then Wheeler – so much smaller — could be called a Hamlet. The fact is, we are a small community doing its best to maintain economic stability while holding on to the very values that have made ours such a unique community. The questions that seem relevant to our small town: Why…
Trashoween Costume Workshop Sunday Oct. 9th at Heart of Cartm
Sunday, October 9th our Spooky Workshop is open and creative minds are ready to help you and the kiddos make the best Halloween costumes ever. Because what could be better than upcycled, lovingly crafted with friends trashion?! Bring last year’s costume for repurposing or sharing with others. Happy Full Mooooooon BBQ’ers! Trashoween starts at 1:00, Sunday Oct 9th in the…
Hope Chest Searches for North County Location; Hope Chest Pioneers Thrift Store Philanthropy in Tillamook County since 1998
EDITOR’S NOTE: The current Nehalem location is being sold, and the charity is looking for a new location in the three village area. Both locations are open and operating; please continue to bring in donations and be sure to shop the locations. See below for details about the search for a new location in Manzanita, Nehalem or Wheeler. By Laura…
