RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Replacing Tyler Lockett isn’t simple. The second-year wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks is more than just a pass catcher. He’s the primary kickoff and punt returner for the Seahawks as well. So when Lockett went down with a gruesome broken right leg last week […]
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Bridge work continuing at a slow pace; Feds pay for UCC victim assistance; Learning another language at the Library; Small earthquake; Tax volunteers
Bridge rehab going slower than expected Residents in and around the Old Town area still face several more months of noise from the machinery being used by crews applying a corrosion resistant coating to the Siuslaw River Bridge. Angela Beers-Sydel – “The noise is hard on people. Especially the compressor […]
Ducks down Bruins… Trojans contain Beavers…
Brooks’ buzzer beater bashes Bruins Dillon Brooks connected on a long three-point jumper at the buzzer to hand Oregon their 34th straight home win; and the first loss of the season to the UCLA Bruins; 89-87 last night. It was Oregon’s first win of the season over a ranked team… […]
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RANCHING STANDOFF-PAYNE Judge denies Ryan Payne’s motion to undo guilty plea (Information from: The Oregonian/OregonLive, http://www.oregonlive.com) PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A federal judge has denied Oregon refuge occupier Ryan Payne’s request to withdraw his guilty plea. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports that U.S. District Judge Anna J. Brown ruled Wednesday that […]
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EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Dillon Brooks hit a 3-pointer with 0.8 seconds left to give No. 21 Oregon an 89-87 victory over No. 2 UCLA last night in the Pac-12 opener for both teams. Brooks, who finished with 23 points and nine rebounds, grabbed Bryce Alford’s missed free throw with […]
Another call scam; Gas prices on the rise; Medicaid Dental Care; Siuslaw Awards; Small quake; Tax volunteers sought
Another Call Scam Reported Lane County Sheriff’s Deputies say they’re being impersonated on the phone and residents are being warned to watch out for another scam. Sergeant Carrie Carver said numerous residents have reported receiving calls from people claiming to be with the Sheriff’s office or the U.S. Marshal’s Office […]
Basketball – Ducks expect a battle against the Bruins
Basketball tonight: The Mapleton Sailors will be in Reedsport for nonleague play against the Braves. The girls tip off at 5:30, the boys at seven. The Pac 12 season begins tonight for the men with number 2 and undefeated UCLA at Matthew Knight Arena at six against the 20th ranked […]
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ELK HERD DIES Herd of 41 elk die in east Oregon after falling through ice (Information from: Baker City Herald, http://www.bakercityherald.com/) RICHLAND, Ore. (AP) — Officials say dozens of elk are dead after the herd fell through the ice at a reservoir in eastern Oregon. The Oregon Department of […]