Polk County Free Press

05/21/2025

Spring cleaning has me emptying out my storage units. And the fruit of that labor is my second sale of the season. See photos for an idea of what’s available. Many new items. Most priced either $5 or $10, with a few lots available. I'm in Independence, behind the 7-11 store, across the street from Les Schwab. The storage unit's entry faces the laundromat.

My items are nicer than what you’ll find at most garage sales. Pricing reflects this, though I think I'm fair.

Friday, Saturday hours are 8-11 a.m. I will get there earlier if I can. If my sign is in front of 7-11, I’m there.

05/03/2025

Spring cleaning has me emptying out my storage units. And the fruit of that labor is my first sale of the season. See photos for an idea of what’s available. Most items are priced either $5 or $10, with a few lots available.

My storage unit is in Independence, behind the 7-11 store, across the street from Les Schwab. The entry faces the laundromat.

My items are nicer than what you’d find at most garage sales. Pricing reflects this, though I think they’re fair.

Saturday hours: 9 a.m. to noon. If my sign is in front of 7-11, then I’m open. I’ll be there a bit earlier if I can.

04/30/2025

Spring cleaning has me emptying out my storage units. And the fruit of that labor is my first sale of the season. See photos for an idea of what’s available. Most items are priced either $5 or $10, with a few lots available. My storage unit is in Independence, behind the 7-11 store, across the street from Les Schwab. The entry faces the laundromat.

My items are nicer than what you’d find at most garage sales. Pricing reflects this, though I think that they’re fair.

Hours: Thursday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. If my sign is in front of 7-11 then I’m still there.

09/26/2024

https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/panthers-new-tact-is-to-be-more-offensive

There was no knee-jerk reaction when Alfonso Arturo was offered the position as head coach of the Central High School varsity girls soccer team. No, he did his homework before accepting the school’s offer. He studied the program, talked to people in the know, and what he learned was encouraging. ....

09/26/2024

https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/photos-shrewsbury-renaissance-faire

Photos: Shrewsbury Renaissance Faire Community Sep 25 Written By Lance E. Masterson Photo by Lance Masterson Photo by Lance Masterson Photo by Lance Masterson Photo by Lance Masterson Photo by Lance Masterson Photo by Lance Masterson Photo by Lance Masterson Photo by Lance Masterson ShrewsburyRenais...

09/20/2024

https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/wolves-drop-conference-home-opener-3-0

The Western Oregon volleyball team dropped its home opener to Central Washington 3-0 (25-22, 26-24, 25-21) Thursday at New PE Building to start WOU's conference slate. The Wolves (7-2 overall, 0-1 GNAC) started their conference schedule in a heated battle with the Wildcats (3-4, 1-0). WOU

09/18/2024

https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/taste-new-york-sicily-at-new-indy-restaurant

On Saturday this scene played out at the newly opened New York Squares in Independence. A customer complimented owners Michael and Juby Galatioto about their pizza. She then asked about a sweetness she tasted but couldn’t identify. That, Michael said, is the hot honey. The reason this tidbit is no

09/18/2024

https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/chs-boys-struggling-on-the-pitch

Not being able to stop dead ball plays provided opponents of the Panthers’ varsity boys soccer team with renewed energy and confidence. Central fell 2-0 to Class 5A Hillsboro on Sept. 3, and 4-0 to Class 6A Franklin on Thursday. The first goal in each contest - and three of six overall - came on c...

09/17/2024

https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/take-a-walk-on-the-ghostly-side-oct-5

Hosted by the Heritage Museum, the Ghost Walk continues to attract visitors eager to experience the haunted history of Independence. It is a free, family-friendly community event, with donations greatly appreciated. It’s also a time when residents, volunteers and local businesses come together to

09/16/2024

https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/panthers-roll-raiders-now-3-0

The Panthers remain perfect after a 44-30 victory at Crescent Valley on Friday. Friday’s game wasn’t as close as the final score indicates. As the Raiders scored on their last possession to narrow the gap. After a tightly contested first half, Central (-00, 30 overall) dominated the game late. ....

09/12/2024

https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/sundew-tattoos-is-where-ink-skin-come-together

Phoebe Bordadora began pondering life as a tattooist while working at the Enchanted Forest in Turner. “I was actually a face painter and friends kept telling me I should be doing tattoos. So that’s probably why I started thinking about it in the first place,” she said. Bordadora’s love for t...

09/11/2024

https://polkcountyfreepress.com/blog/camaraderie-culture-key-new-coachs-approach

Central High School’s search for a new varsity volleyball coach didn’t extend beyond the comfy confines of Panther Pit. Cammy Baker was named to the position last spring. She is well known locally as she coached the school’s jayvee squad the past five years. Bruce Myers and Brad Saidon, here l...