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Cross Country Siuslaw cross country could be in for another big season this fall. Coach Chris Johnson says the defending 3A state champion boys team looks strong on paper, led by returning top runners Henry Stone, Bentley Nelson and Ezra King. The girls squad is younger, but Johnson says both […]
WLFEA Chief Installed Western Lane Fire and EMS Authority has officially sworn in Robert Chance the Second as its new Fire Chief. The oath of office was administered at the WLFEA Board Meeting on June 25th during a badge-pinning and swearing-in ceremony attended by community leaders, department personnel, and members […]
Ems on a Skid The Eugene Emeralds are on a 3 game skid in their series against Everett. The Aqua Sox defeated the Ems 9-5 yesterday afternoon in an early game. The second game of the double header was suspended due to rain with the Ems leading 6-5 in the […]
TLT Reserves To Be Untouched Lane County Commissioners voted 4-1 Tuesday to preserve transient lodging tax reserves, opting instead to use general fund reserves following public testimony from tourism and business leaders, including the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce. Commissioner Heather Buch cast the lone dissenting vote. Advocates said the […]
Ems Drop 2nd Game of Series The Eugene Emeralds continue to struggle in the second half, falling to Everett 6-4. The AquaSox have now taken the first 2 games of the series, as Eugene drops to 1-4 in the second half despite a strong 43-28 overall record. Walker Martin highlighted […]
OPB To Install New CEO July 1st. Oregon Pacific Bancorp has announced a planned leadership transition taking effect July 1. President Amber White will become President and CEO of both Oregon Pacific Bank and the holding company, Oregon Pacific Bancorp. Current CEO Ron Green, who announced his retirement earlier this […]
Emeralds Give Up Lead The Eugene Emeralds dropped the opener of their six-game series with Everett Tuesday night, falling 5-2 to the AquaSox. The game was tied at 2-2 after three innings, but Everett scored the final three runs, including home runs by Luke Stevenson and Felnin Celesten. Eugene falls […]
Fireworks Safety With fireworks sales now underway in Oregon, the State Fire Marshal is urging residents to celebrate safely and legally this Fourth of July. Fireworks may be sold through July 6, but officials remind consumers that fireworks which fly, explode, or travel more than 12 feet are illegal without […]
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