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Tips for Safe QR Code Scanning

In our fast-paced digital world, QR (quick response) codes have gained immense popularity. These codes are now found everywhere, from TV screens to product packaging and websites. However, while we appreciate their convenience, cybercriminals are also taking advantage of them for malicious purposes.

Boo! October is Financial Planning Month

Checking in with your finances doesn’t have to be scary and Mid Oregon has the resources to help you.

FBI Warning: Your Browser Extensions May be Stealing from You

When the FBI releases an urgent warning to three million Chrome users, it’s time to pay attention. The alert warns malicious file conversion software, and their fake URLs, are hijacking personal information. It’s also at a time when malicious browser extensions and the hackers behind them are threatening Google Chrome users everywhere.

Hi Mom, I Lost My Phone: The text scam that could empty your bank account.

A text shows up on your phone from a child. It say’s they’ve lost their phone (or some other emergency) and you have to text them back at a strange number. This is the beginning of a serious scam that many have fallen for.

The Future of Mid Oregon: A New Chapter for Growth

Your Voice, Our Future! An important vote for Mid Oregon’s Next Chapter.

Supplies 4 Schools-a Way Everyone Can Help!

Supplies 4 Schools-a Way Everyone Can Help!

Supplies 4 Schools Provides a Way for You to Help Many kids in our community show up for school without the basic tools and supplies to be successful in class. To respond to that need, Mid Oregon created Supplies 4 Schools where collected supplies reach students...

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Start Your Financial Journey With a Map!

Start Your Financial Journey With a Map!

A Journey Without a Map To gain control of your finances, it’s important to set specific financial goals. But what does that mean? It means having a plan when you start your financial journey. Here’s an example: If you simply say, “I need to pay off my credit card...

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Adopt-A-Bear Gives Local Kids a Healthy Start

Adopt-A-Bear Gives Local Kids a Healthy Start

Catching Issues Early Helps Children Thrive When a child has an unaddressed health or developmental concern, it can affect many areas of his or her life—especially when it's time to start school. Research shows that nearly 40% of children enter kindergarten with some...

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