Vintage World War II trainer to make Florence appearance There will be two ways to catch a ride on a P-51D Mustang when it makes an appearance in Florence July 1st and 2nd. The first, and surest way, would be to plunk down $1,500 to ride in the training seat […]
Month: June 2016
Emeralds win opening series
Eugene takes two out of three from Boise The Eugene Emeralds started the season and the weekend off with a pair of wins over the Boise Hawks… coming out on top 6-1 Friday and winning 2-1 Saturday evening. Yesterday three homers in the first four innings helped spot the Emeralds […]
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AP-NW–Sports Right Now UPDATE/966 MARINERS-RED SOX Price goes 8 sharp in Boston’s 2-1 win over Seattle BOSTON (AP) — David Price snapped a personal three-game losing streak by pitching eight sharp innings, Mookie Betts hit a go-ahead homer and the Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 2-1 Sunday. Betts […]
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AP-OR–2nd Right Now/1153 GAY PRIDE-PORTLAND Thousands turn out for Portland gay pride parade (Information from: The Oregonian/OregonLive, http://www.oregonlive.com) PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Thousands of people turned out for Portland’s gay pride parade on Sunday, saying it was important to show a spirit of empowerment rather than fear after the attack […]
Lane County finanical improvements; Quince cleanup; City fee consolidation; Aquarium adds two; Just Hang Up; Annexation request finalized Monday
Lane County Financial Improvements Pay Off The Secretary of State’s office announced this week that Lane County is no longer listed as being “high-risk” in regard to its financial health. The state has monitored the financial health of several Oregon Counties over the past four years. West Lane Commissioner Jay […]
On the diamond… big turnout expected for Gehlke Jr. Baseball Tourney; Eugene Emeralds open season with high hopes
Florence’s Miller Park to host annual tournament The largest turnout for the local Rick and Corrine Gehlke-Florence Junior Baseball Tournament is expected this weekend at Miller Park. 39 teams covering various age groups from several different communities will play on the five diamonds Saturday and Sunday. Northwest League play begins […]
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AP-NW–Sports Right Now/838 MARINERS-RAYS Lee drives in 3 runs, Mariners beat Rays 6-4 to avoid sweep ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Dae-Ho Lee drove in three runs, James Paxton went six effective innings and the Seattle Mariners avoided a three-game sweep by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 6-4 on Thursday. […]
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AP-OR–2nd Right Now/1208 ELECTION-TIE BREAKER Tie between Oregon candidates to end by rolling dice PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A tie between two candidates for the nomination to the same seat in the Oregon Legislature will end Friday morning by a roll of the dice. The outcome will determine whether Republican […]