PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Preliminary results for a recall effort for the Oregon City of Gervais’ Mayor and many of its city councilors is on track for success. Though the results are not final and are still listed as unofficial, the initial results released on Marion County’s website at 8:01 p.m. Tuesday, with another update […]
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Simmering disputes lead to recall election of Gervais mayor, 3 councilors
The small community of Gervais has earned a reputation as a city divided. On Tuesday, voters will decide whether to recall Mayor Annie Gilland, elected in 2020, and city councilors John Harvey, elected in 2022, Michael Gregory, who has been on the council for 28 years, and Robb Ladd, who was appointed last year. The […]
Andy Ponce credits Gervais High, Woodburn Fire to his success
This is part of a series introducing readers to individuals who are passionate about our Mid-Valley community. Gervais resident Andy Ponce doesn’t have much free time. Taking care of his family, designing custom arrows for his business, and his job as a division chief with Portland Fire & Rescue take up most of his time. […]
Ricky Gervais responds to backlash after joke about terminally ill children
Ricky Gervais has defended a joke he made in his new Netflix special Armageddon about terminally ill children. The comedian, 62, came under fire online recently after a teaser clip for the stand-up programme showed him using the word “baldy” in a skit where he discusses how he makes videos for sick children. A Change.org […]