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Prineville, Ore. - The Crook County Fair Board on Monday voted to restart the process seeking applications and conducting interviews in order to make...

Law enforcement and DMV investigations into Prineville-based Central Oregon Motors, LLC, have been revealed following an initial story first reported by the Prineville Review last month as well as a report last week by KTVZ's Matthew Draxton.

The Crook County Cemetery District (CCCD) Board announced on Facebook Nov. 1st the appointment of its new head to lead the special district. The final decision, however, appears to have taken place outside of a public meeting in violation of the public meetings laws.

The Crook County Board of Commissioners formally selected Will Van Vactor as the new Crook County Manager. Van Vactor had been serving as the interim manager, but previously served as the Community Development Director.

Incumbent Crook County Commissioner Seth Crawford declared victory on Wednesday in his effort for re-election. Crawford was challenged by local businessman and former commissioner Ken Fahlgren.

Following recent controversy surrounding the Crook County Fair Board's improper use of executive session as part of a process to fill a vacancy on its board, the Fair Board on Monday (Nov. 4th) shockingly voted to defy the Crook County Board of Commissioners who directed the Fair Board to restart its process to recommend a candidate to fill the vacancy.

The former executive director of a Prineville-based non-profit has filed a lawsuit against the organization for breach of contract and retaliation as a whistleblower, according to court documents.

The City of Prineville formally welcomed a new law enforcement veteran to its department during a public city counsel meeting on Oct. 22nd.

The Prineville Police are currently suffering from technical issues tied to a recent hardware and software update a month ago that is reportedly preventing the release of any body-worn-camera (BWC) video.

Crook County Commissioner Seth Crawford was found Friday, Oct. 25th, working at Prineville's The Dawg House to support the business and raise funds for the Band of Brothers veteran's group