Today there was a major development in the case of Scott Stolarczyk, the man charged in the death of Sharon Schuman. Stolarczyk was arrested Thursday and booked in the Lane County Jail. Today, he pleaded not guilty to charges of second-degree manslaughter, a felony, and misdemeanor driving under the influence. He was released after posting bail, which was set at $175,000. His next court appearance is July 10. Jaime Adame has the story.
Meanwhile, Chamber Music Amici, the chamber music group that Schuman founded, holds concerts Sunday and Monday in honor of Schuman. Those were supposed to be her final concerts as a professional musician. Details are here.
Gov. Tina Kotekโs office initially declined to extradite two suspects in Texas wanted in Lane County and allegedly connected to a burglary ring that targeted Asian American households in the region. After blowback from the Asian American community, Kotek agreed to extradite one. Ben Botkin has the update.
Driver in Schuman case pleads not guilty, released on $175,000 bail
After pleading not guilty to manslaughter and driving under the influence, the driver of a vehicle that jumped a curb and struck a former UO professor on the Amazon Trail [โฆ]
After criticism, Oregon governor reverses decision to deny extradition for suspect in burglary case
Gov. Tina Kotekโs office initially declined to extradite two suspects in Texas wanted in Lane County and allegedly connected to a burglary ring that targeted Asian American households in the [โฆ]
Sharon Schuman tribute Chamber Music Amici concert: How to attend
Chamber Music Amici will perform a pair of concerts Sunday and Monday honoring Sharon Schuman, a musician, former professor of literature at the University of Oregon.
Audience members join UOโs โPutnam County Spelling Beeโ
The University of Oregonโs production of โThe 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Beeโ features guest spellers, recruited from the audience.
OLCC ratifies bottle bill changes
Friday, the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission ratified changes to the Bottle Bill enacted by Senate Bill 992, which Gov. Tina Kotek signed into law earlier this week.ย The legislation, [โฆ]
How to be a dependable neighbor
How do you become the person to call on if someone falls and needs help getting up or their car wonโt start or a tree falls in a storm? If [โฆ]
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Enjoy the weekend,
Sarah








