DEXTER, Ore. (AP) – A Lane County roadhouse that had a few minutes of fame when a scene in “Animal House” was filmed there has new owners – yet again. The Register-Guard reports that a series of owners have failed to make a go at the Dexter Lake Club […]
Month: January 2012
Local News – Out Going Chief Honored – Now The Hiring Process Begins – Gas Prices are on the Rise – QCCF Plans A Soft Opening
Standing room only has the community and City Council honor out going Florence Police Chief Sanders was honored at Tuesday night’s Florence City Council meeting for his service to the community and law enforcement. Before a crowded house Sanders was notably speechless, but in a recent interview with Coast […]
Local Sports
Prep Basketball: The Siuslaw boys fell on the road in Newport last night to the Cubs in a 53 / 21 final…In the Mountain West League opener for both Mapleton and Triangle Lake it was a 57 / 32 final with the Lakers on top, Brody Ford led Sailor scoring […]
AP Regional News & Sports
ASHLAND, Ore. (AP) – The Mount Ashland ski area has closed temporarily, hoping for a good storm to provide snow and cover the runs now too rocky for skis and boards. The closure is a symptom of a regional warm spell. The Medford Mail Tribune reports that the […]
Local News – New Florence City Manager – 1st Challenge to City Sign Code – PERS Overpayments to be collected
The Florence City Council will open the first meeting of the new year saying goodbye to Florence Police Chief Maury Sanders, who announced his retirement last week. The second item addressed by the council will be the swearing in of a new Florence City Manager, Jacqui Betz. The former assistant […]
Local Sports
Siuslaw Wrestling standout Jason Graber has been named Coast Radio Sports’ Athlete of the week. The Viking senior captured 2nd place in the 135 pound weight class at the 14 team Willamette Wrestling Invitational. This week’s honorable mention goes to junior grappler Jesse Kuntz who captured third place at 182 pounds […]
AP Regional News
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – Eugene police say a bus driver helped them arrest a bank robbery suspect. Officers alerted LTD bus drivers last Friday afternoon to a description of a man sought after the robbery of a U.S. Bank branch. KEZI-TV reports that one driver saw a man matching […]
DUI Arrest Up Over Last Year, Florence Police Chief Retires, and Two Governors Place A Friendly Wager
Oregon’s New Years Driving fatalities and DUI arrest up Oregon State Police troopers reported more DUII arrests around the state in comparison to last year’s New Year’s Eve night. Increased enforcement efforts by OSP troopers, county deputies and city police officers will continue through tonight during the holiday weekend national […]
