Lawsuit filed by Former City Employee The Florence City Council will start things off this evening with a closed executive session in consultation with legal counsel about a $450-thousand lawsuit filed by a former police officer. Terry Walton was hired in 2007. He alleges he was dismissed in August of […]
Month: December 2011
3rd Oregon News Minute from the AP
AP-OR–3rd NewsMinute,266 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Several Occupy Portland protestors huddled together for warmth in Shemanski Park after police told them to take down tents or be kicked out. The Oregonian reports the demonstrators agreed to take down a tent […]
2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP
AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute,321 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Occupy Portland protesters are taking issue with a $662 billion defense spending bill. The Oregonian reports some 30 protesters assembled at Salmon Street Springs Fountain in opposition to the National Defense Authorization Act. Protesters […]
NW Sports from the AP
AP-NW–1st SportsMinute,382 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) – Ahmad Starks had 16 points and Oregon State pulled away in the second half for a 71-46 win yesterday over Montana. Jared Cunningham added 14 points, Roberto Nelson had 11 […]
1st Oregon News Minute from the AP
AP-OR–1st NewsMinute,304 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press ROSEBURG, Ore. (AP) – Lawyers for an Oregon businessman accused of murdering his girlfriend are set to begin making their case. The Roseburg News-Review reports that prosecutors in Pacific County, Wash., rested their case against 49-year-old Brian Brush […]
Local News – Empty Bowls; County Counsel; Sport Crabbing; Alzheimer’s Respite
Empty Bowls on tap… It’s been one of the most successful and best-attended holiday functions in the Florence area for the past 15 years… Empty Bowls. Desiree Johnson – “It’s free and it’s family friendly. We’re going to have live music. Friday night we’re going to be having refreshments and […]
3rd Oregon News Minute from the AP
AP-OR–3rd NewsMinute,253 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press GRESHAM, Ore. (AP) – A Gresham family says it intends to sue a federal agency over the death of its pet dog last summer in a trap meant to kill nutria, a large wetland rodent. Doug and Denise […]
2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP
AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute,277 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Federal prosecutors say 11 people from the Portland area and southwest Washington have been charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. A one-count indictment unsealed this week accuses the suspects of using cell phones to […]
