Jamie Helms

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Water district faces new questions of nepotism tied to current manager’s spouse, former manager’s alleged misuse of public funds

October 1, 2025

The Ochoco West Water & Sanitary Authority (OWWSA) is facing intensifying scrutiny after revelations involving both its former and current managers involving ethics and nepotism issues, and its former manager’s alleged misuse of district funds and other controversies that led to his quiet 2024 resignation.

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The Wrangler, bar tied to embattled Horseshoe Tavern owner, flagged for health code violations

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Crook County Library Director resigns abruptly, surprising Board of Trustees

October 2, 2025

Water district faces new questions of nepotism tied to current manager’s spouse, former manager’s alleged misuse of public funds

October 1, 2025

Foreign exchange student struck by vehicle near Crook County High School

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Jamie Helms

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The Wrangler, bar tied to embattled Horseshoe Tavern owner, flagged for health code violations

Tri-Tip fundraiser supports Crook County Search & Rescue outside Ray’s

Crook County Library Director resigns abruptly, surprising Board of Trustees

Water district faces new questions of nepotism tied to current manager’s spouse, former manager’s alleged misuse of public funds

Foreign exchange student struck by vehicle near Crook County High School

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