Vikings fall in football opener Jared Brandt completed 23 of 31 passes, one of those an 80-yard connection with Trent Reavis for a touchdown, but the Elmira Falcons held off the Vikings 35-14 Friday night. Quincy Rusk had 16 carries for 54 yards and one touchdown in the opening game. […]
Month: September 2016
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SEAHAWKS MOVES Seattle claims DT Garrison Smith off waivers from 49ers RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks have claimed defensive tackle Garrison Smith off waivers. Seattle made the move Sunday, according to the NFL transaction report. The team released defensive tackle Justin Hamilton to clear a spot on […]
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EX-BOYFRIEND ARRESTED Police dog helps with arrest of ex-boyfriend (Information from: KATU-TV, http://www.katu.com/) CORNELIUS, Ore. (AP) — Cornelius Police arrested a man on various charges with the help of a police K-9. KATU-TV reports that a woman flagged down a Washington County Sheriff’s deputy Saturday night, reporting her ex-boyfriend […]
Siuslaw bridge work changing; Holiday patrols; County takes over park; School lunch safety; Every Kid in a Park.
Bridge Rehab expected to get quieter Construction noise in Old-Town Florence is expected to continue the trend towards silence… or at least relative quiet… this month. Scaffold building, sandblasting and zinc coating of the 80-year old structure is still happening at night, but following Labor Day, some of that work […]
Beavers lose; Ducks set to open; Prep sports; and the Emeralds
Oregon State opens football season with a loss Minnesota scored twice in the fourth quarter and the Golden Gophers held off the Beavers last night, 30-23 in the season opener for both teams. The Oregon State offense struggled at times, despite the ejection of three Minnesota defensive players for three […]
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SEAHAWKS-RAIDERS Seahawks close exhibition season with 23-21 win over Raiders OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Ryan Robinson returned an interception 42 yards for a touchdown to lead the Seattle Seahawks to a 23-21 victory over the Oakland Raiders in the preseason finale Thursday night. With most of Seattle’s starters only […]
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UO-RENAMING CAMPUS HALLS KKK leader’s name to be removed from UO dorm building (Information from: The Register-Guard, http://www.registerguard.com) EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — The University of Oregon’s president has called for the renaming of a dormitory on campus that is named after a former faculty member who was the leader […]
Making the landfill last; Boy trapped beneath boat is recovering; Coast Guard Appreciation Dinner; School lunch safety; Every Kid in a Park; Stable housing reduces health care costs
Making the landfill last… Lane County is looking for more public input on an updated management plan for the solid waste division. An online survey is available at the Lane County Waste website. Residents are asked to take it by September 16th, and then attend one of three community meetings […]
