Morning Lookout: Bethel special ed changes, Camas Country Mill Bakery

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Education correspondent Lilly St. Angelo writes about how Bethel School District is following other Oregon districts that have transitioned their special education students from self-contained classrooms to general education classrooms in their neighborhood schools. Teachers, however, are concerned about the change.

Playing his clarinet, UO alum Michael Almich has built a substantial TikTok following, thanks to inventive covers of music from pop culture — tunes you don’t expect to hear played on the woodwind. Annie Aguiar has that story.

If you’re looking for an adventure on Saturday, consider a visit to the Camas Country Mill Bakery in Junction City, which is housed in a restored pioneer schoolhouse. Vanessa Salvia reports.

And Mark Baker previews the high school football season and all 21 teams in Lane County. Photographer Isaac Wasserman went to Marist High School practice yesterday and his shots are pretty sweet.

In case you missed these stories published Thursday …

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• Longtime Springfield police officer named deputy chief

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Bethel begins transition of special education students to neighborhood schools I’m

By Lilly St. Angelo

Bethel School District is following other Oregon districts that have transitioned their special education students from self-contained classrooms to general education classrooms in their neighborhood schools. Teachers are concerned about the change.

Churchill-Marist football clash highlights ‘Week 0’ prep schedule

By Mark Baker

The prep football season in Lane County kicks off with a big-time rivalry game between Churchill and Marist Catholic. Here’s a look at the prep sports schedule through the weekend.

Playing his ‘clarinet outta context,’ UO alum builds TikTok following

By Annie Aguiar

Michael Almich studied classical clarinet performance at the University of Oregon. Now, he has found a new outlet, and some traction on social media, thanks to his inventive covers music from pop culture — tunes you don’t expect to hear played on the woodwind.