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The Albany Public Library and Red Canoe Credit Union are partnering for the annual “Fill the Canoe School Supply Drive.”

(ALBANY, Ore. ) - The Community Health Centers and the Oregon State University College of Pharmacy will be launching pharmacy services at the Health Centers with a grand opening event in Corvallis.

Albany Parks and Recreation Department will show “Rio 2” at 7:00 p.m. Friday, August 15, for Family Movie Night at Albany Community Pool, 2150 36th Avenue SE.

Oregon State Football Fall Camp Notes Day #2

Sophomore safety A.J. Hedgecock, who missed the 2013 season due to a shoulder injury, has elected to leave the program.

(CORVALLIS, Ore. ) - It’s only day two of fall camp and the media has focused its attention on the passing game in the early going and despite the repeated answers of head coach Mike Riley and postseason awards candidate quarterback Sean “The Machine” Mannion that sophomore flanker Victor Bolden was a big part of that answer the questions keep coming.

On Tuesday Bolden, who is a candidate for the Paul Hornung Award, showed that the potential is there to provide big plays for the Beavers.

Albany Man Drowns in Willamette River Sunday Night

The victim had gone into the Willamette River at the Crystal Lake Boat Ramp on an inflatable inner tube.

(CORVALLIS, Ore. ) - On Sunday, at about 5:53 p.m., Benton County Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to a person who had gone underwater in the Willamette River and had did not return to the surface.

The Corvallis Fire Department boat also responded. At about 7:24 p.m., the body of 24-year-old Lee Roy Allen Dow, from Albany, Oregon, was recovered by divers from the Linn County Sheriff's Office and the Albany Fire Department.

Football BBQ with the Beavers Set for Aug. 8

Have lunch with coach Riley, Benny Beaver, the OSU cheerleaders and Oregon State band.

(CORVALLIS, Ore. ) - The first week of practice for the 2014 season will nearly be complete when you get your chance to speak to head coach Mike Riley at the annual BBQ With The Beavs Fri., Aug. 8 at 1:00 p.m. at the Reser Stadium concourse.

It’s the first preseason event of the year with the season opener just a few short weeks away on Aug. 30 vs. Portland State.

81-Year-Old Corvallis Man Dies While Fishing Snake River

Preliminary investigation indicates the man may have slipped or lost his balance on a large rock.

(ONTARIO, Ore.) - Oregon State Police with the assistance of Malheur County Sheriff's Office, located and recovered a deceased 81-year old Corvallis man who died Tuesday evening while fishing along the Snake River east of Farewell Bend State Recreation Area.

At approximately 9:44 p.m., OSP Southern Command Center dispatch was notified of a welfare check for an 81-year old man who failed to return to his campsite at Farewell Bend State Recreation Area after going fishing earlier in the day.

OSU QB Sean Mannion to be Counselor for Nike Camp

Sean Mannion enters his final collegiate season on track to break the Pac-12 Conference record for passing yardage.

(BEAVERTON, Ore. ) - Oregon State senior quarterback Sean Mannion will serve as a camp counselor at the Elite 11 Quarterback Camp at the Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon.

The Elite 11 Camp features 18 standout high school quarterbacks from around the nation that have been evaluated through a selection process at regional events earlier this year.

Beavers Volleyball: 12 Games on Pac-12 Network

After hosting Michigan, the Beavers turn around and host Michigan State Sept. 13.

(CORVALLIS, Ore. ) - The Oregon State volleyball team announced its 2014 schedule on Monday, and 12 matches have been scheduled for broadcast by the Pac-12 Networks.

Oregon State will appear on TV at Gill Coliseum six times, starting with the 2014 home opener, Sept. 12 against Michigan.

Daily Fish Bag Limit Doubled at EE Wilson Pond

Under the new rules, effective today through June 30, anglers are permitted to keep up to 10 trout and 10 bass.

(CORVALLIS, Ore. ) - The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announced Tuesday that it has doubled the daily bag limit on trout and bass at EE Wilson Pond near Corvallis.

Oregon State to Graduate Record Number of Online Students

More than 15,000 students took at least one OSU class online in 2013-14.

(CORVALLIS, Ore. ) - A record number of distance students will receive degrees from Oregon State University on Saturday after completing their course work online.

Oregon State will graduate 501 students through its Ecampus on Saturday.

Keizer Man Arrested in Corvallis on Online Sex Charges

Police said Darren P. Reames made arrangements to meet who he thought was the juvenile female for sex on Wednesday morning.

(CORVALLIS, Ore. ) - A Keizer man has been arrested and charged with online sex crime charges involving a minor child.

Corvallis police say 40-year-old Darren P. Reames was arrested for online Corruption of a Child after an investigation by City of Corvallis Police Detectives.