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Police LogThe Bulletin will update items in the Police Log when such a request is received. Any new information, such as the dismissal of charges or acquittal, must be verifiable. For more information, call 541-383-0358.Bend Police DepartmentTheft — A theft was reported at 11:18 a.m. Oct.

The Brothers Safety Rest Area on U. S. Highway 20 will be temporarily closed Wednesday through Friday as part of an ongoing rest area rehabilitation project.Contractors will be connecting new water and electrical services and razing the old structure during this time, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation.

Deschutes County jail expansionOwner: Deschutes County Sheriff's OfficeGeneral Contractor: Kirby Nagelhout Construction Co., BendContact: 541-617-3378Details: Construction crews have laid the foundation and started putting up the walls and door frames for the $11 million Deschutes County Adult Jail expansion.

Bob Maxwell, Medal of Honor recipient, right, shakes hands with Nathan Leigh, postmaster of the Bend Post Office, on Friday. During a ceremony, which was held in Maxwell's honor in the library at Bend High School, he was presented with a sheet of stamps being issued Tuesday featuring World War II veterans who were given the Medal of Honor.

On deckTodayFootball: 5A state playoffs, first round: Mountain View at Silverton, 7 p. m.; Summit at West Albany, 7 p. m. 4A state playoffs, first round: North Valley at Ridgeview, 7 p. m.Volleyball: 5A state tournament at Liberty High, Hillsboro, quarterfinals: Bend vs. Wilsonville, 1:15 p.m. 4A state tournament at Lane Community College, Eugene, quarterfinals: Sisters vs. Banks, 8 a.m.; Ridgeview vs. Crook County, 10 a.m. 2A state tournament at Ridgeview High, quarterfinals: Culver vs. Oakridge 10 a.m. 1A state tournament at Ridgeview High, quarterfinals: Trinity Lutheran vs.

The Central Oregon Council on Aging is looking for residents of Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson and Wasco counties who are 55 or older and interested in taking part in its foster grandparent program, which provides one-on-one mentoring and tutoring services to students in danger of failing in their studies or their citizenship.

Passenger boardings at Redmond Airport increased nearly 12 percent last month compared to October 2012, according to statistics recently released by the airport.It was the second straight month boardings jumped more than 10 percent.

Police LogThe Bulletin will update items in the Police Log when such a request is received. Any new information, such as the dismissal of charges or acquittal, must be verifiable. For more information, call 541-383-0358.Bend Police DepartmentCriminal mischief — An act of criminal mischief was reported at 9:41 a.m. Oct.

Herman Chavez, 78, spent a portion of Thursday evening waiting patiently in line.In his right hand, he clutched a toaster wrapped in a plastic bag.

FootballClass 6AFirst RoundFriday’s GamesCrater at Jesuit, 7 p. m.Lake Oswego at Sunset, 7 p. m.South Medford at Lakeridge, 7 p. m.West Linn at Southridge, 7 p. m.Beaverton at Sprague, 7 p. m.Newberg at Canby, 7 p. m.Centennial at Tualatin, 7 p.