Homestead at Ash Creek Monmouth Oregon

04/19/2025

It’s official! Our daughter’s house in Independence, OR — just steps from the River Trail, walk to the Cinema, watch 4th of July from your front porch, one block to the Farmer’s Market!

A very special, one-of-a-kind property! Previous owners included a WOU president and his sculptor wife (you can see her work on campus) and account for the high ceilings & amazing light in a home in this era.

I could go on & on…and probably will!🤣 Hard for the family to let this gem go but her nursing career has taken her back to Arizona & we’re very excited for them.

Help spread the word — perfect for seniors, young families with the big fenced in yard or as an active & successful Airbnb! Or all of the above! Room for an ADU + boat or RV parking 🩷

I may be just a TAD biased but I think she has done a great job of continuing the loving renovation of this landmark gem in downtown Independence!





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(WVMLS) For Sale: 2 beds, 2 baths ∙ 1603 sq. ft. ∙ 510 S Main St, Independence, OR 97351 ∙ $445,000 ∙ MLS # 827886 ∙ Charming Historic Gem in Independence Historic District! This unique single-level home of...

04/18/2025

Currently in the neighborhood “garden exchange” — alder tree saplings, red hot pokers, tools & wire fencing.

We’re all enjoying this fun tradition.

On Olive Way across the street from the Community Information kiosk.


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12/30/2024

New year, new favorite. 🍋✨ Sip into 2025 with the Dry Town French 76—exclusively for New Year’s! 🥂

12/14/2024

Join us in celebrating Mayor McArdle's remarkable over 25 years of dedicated service to the Independence community at his retirement celebration!

This special event will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at the Independence Civic Center. We invite you to share in this moment of appreciation with cookies, punch, and heartfelt thanks for the mayor's leadership and commitment.

His legacy of service has positively impacted our community, and we look forward to honoring his achievements and contributions. Don't miss this opportunity to express your gratitude and well-wishes!

12/13/2024

12/13/2024

Long a seasonal favorite, this collection of traditional carols and spirituals performed by Pete Seeger captures the Christmas spirit with wonderful universality. Recorded by Moses Asch and first released in 1967, the album features holiday classics like “The First Noel,” “Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow,” “What Child Is This?” and “Mary Had a Baby.”

Limited copies of the 1989 vinyl pressing are available now on our website. Learn more and listen here: s.si.edu/49BhP0G

12/13/2024

Ella Curran Food Bank Holiday Hours:
Dec 16-20- Open Regular hours:
Monday 4-6:00PM;
Tuesday: 9-11:30am and 4-6:00pm.
Thursday: 9-11:30pm.

Dec 23-27 Hours:
Open: Monday: Dec 23: 4:00-6:00pm

December 30- January 3:
Open: Thursday: January 2, 9-11:30am.

12/13/2024

🎉 Important Announcement from Ashley at Dry Town Tap Station 🎉

Dear Valued Customers and Friends,

After 4.5 wonderful years of serving this amazing community, I wanted to share some exciting news - I will be transitioning ownership of Dry Town Tap Station to a new owner. This change opens up an exciting new chapter for both myself and Dry Town!

I want to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible support over these past years. Your loyalty and friendship have made this journey truly special. I'm excited for you to meet the new owner, who I'm confident will continue Dry Town's tradition of excellence. I'll be staying on for a while to help ensure a smooth transition and maintain the quality service you've come to expect.

You'll be happy to know that many familiar faces will remain. While there will be some new faces to meet, you can count on the same welcoming atmosphere you've always enjoyed here.

As for me, I'm focusing on my passions - my horses! I will continue to host wood sign workshops as well as running my marketing and custom apparel business. I'm excited to spend more time with my family and my hoard of animals. And of course, I'll be becoming one of Dry Town's regular customers!

🍻 Final Weekend Celebration 🍻
This will be my last weekend as owner, and I would love to see you all one last time! I'll be at Dry Town this Friday and Saturday with special deals to show my appreciation. Please stop by to say hello!
Your continued support of Dry Town Tap Station means the world to me, and I know the business will be in good hands moving forward.

With sincere thanks,
Ashley
Owner, Dry Town Tap Station

P.S. Stay tuned for details about our special offers this weekend!

12/12/2024

Please help us spread the word about this FREE community event. Open to all!

12/11/2024

Oregon Pork Producers shared a few facts about Pork:

Today’s pork is now leaner than the pork your parents grew up with. Today, pork is 75 percent leaner than in the 1950s. Pork producers have met consumer demand for leaner, more nutritious sources of protein by using new practices and better feed. The result? On average, the six most common cuts of pork are now 16 percent leaner than 19 years ago, and saturated fat has dropped 27 percent. Pork tenderloin — one of the most popular cuts of pork — has less fat and fewer calories than boneless, skinless chicken breast.

Thanks to all Oregon Pig Farmers that give us bacon, and all the other wonderful options for our breakfast, lunch and dinner tables!

Proudly Farming in St Paul, Oregon at McKillip's Farm!

12/10/2024

Congrats to Bella Pedrojetti as with her first basket in tonight's game against Alaska Anchorage reached 1,000 points in her collegiate career.

10/23/2024

Here’s the announcement we posted about yesterday!

Our pumpkin farmer mentioned to us he had a surplus of pumpkins in his field he was worried about not selling. Our retirement from hosting our pumpkin patch, unfortunately really affected his business. We feel terrible about that.

So Don and I thought about how we might be able to help this pumpkin farmer, and at the same time, offer pumpkin options to the community.

So we decided to buy an extra load of farm fresh pumpkins and are offering them for individual purchase at our farm.

We’re still doing our bulk pumpkin delivery service, but these new pumpkins are for those who would like just a few pumpkins.

We have pie pumpkins with super cute stems, and jack-o’lantern carving pumpkins. Prices range from $2 to about $15 for the larger and heavier pumpkins.

HOURS are:
Saturday 10/19 from 9am to 5pm,
Sunday 10/20 from 1pm to 5pm,
Weekdays by appointment - just message us,
Saturday 10/26 from 9am to 5pm,
Sunday 10/27 from 1pm to 5pm,
Again, Weekdays through Halloween by appointment - just message us.

We’re at 700 Oak Villa Road (Dallas),
off of Kings Valley Highway by the Forestry Office.
Pull into our driveway and into our parking area, and you’ll see the flatbed trailer filled with beautiful orange pumpkins!

We look forward to seeing you come out!

10/16/2024

✨TONIGHT!
♥️ We are proud to support this concert series at our local university.
🎵 Ticket holders are also eligible for a 10% discount off their meal at Hazel’s on Main during the entire month of October.
🎟️Just show us your ticket!

Hazel’s on Main
105 Main Street
Monmouth OR

OPEN 3-9pm
BRUNCH 10-3 Sunday
(Closed Mon-Tues)

Walk-ins welcome! Or call us to reserve a table at (503) 838-0399.

Minors are now welcome all day long.

Western Oregon University Western Oregon Alumni Western Oregon University Friends Western Oregon University: Graduate Programs Western Oregon University Music Department Western Oregon ASL City of Monmouth, Oregon - Government Monmouth-Independence Chamber Haystack Shellfish Co. Dallas School District, Oregon Central High School Alumni - Independence Oregon Central High School (Independence, Oregon)

10/16/2024

Middle School and High School students join us for a fun afternoon!

10/12/2024