Buffs Boys Soccer Season Ends After First-Round State Loss to Defending Champion Stayton

Warm Springs residents have several community services and events this week, including a free dental clinic today, a visit from Oregon's Tribal Veteran Coordinator, a free vaccine clinic for pets on Saturday, and a COCC speaker event at the Madras campus this weekend marking Native American Heritage Month.

Local, state, and federal agencies are hosting a free Wildfire Recovery Multi-Agency Resource Event on Tuesday, November 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Central Oregon Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Madras. Residents affected by recent wildfires are encouraged to attend.

Jefferson County voters turned out Tuesday for a packed local ballot — including the Madras mayoral race, three city council seats, the open sheriff contest, and a closely watched jail operations levy renewal. Early returns show Jennifer Townsend on track to become Madras's next mayor.

The Madras High School girls volleyball team has forfeited its Oregon 4A first-round playoff match against defending champion Marist Catholic following a student conduct issue, the Jefferson County School District announced. The White Buffalos finished the season 11-10 overall.

November marks National Native American Heritage Month. In Jefferson County — home to the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs — a Native Market and free community meal are planned for Nov. 11 at St. Charles Madras, with cultural programming throughout the month.