I'm sure I'm not the first, or the last, golfer to come away with this lasting impression of Timber Trace Golf Club: It feels out there. Way, way out there. Unless you live in the immediate area, ...

Philomath High School forestry students visit a timber harvest near Eddyville, a new putting course opens in Waldport, and a local veterinary practice manager earns a state award.

Lou and Paula Dechert gave nearly two decades of their lives to making Timber Trails a profitable golf operation. Now they're ready to retire. The Decherts plan to close the golf club in Tioga this ...