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  SHARK ATTACK OREGON Police: Shark attacks surfer off Oregon coast (Information from: The Oregonian/OregonLive, http://www.oregonlive.com) PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police say a shark has attacked a surfer north of Cannon Beach off the Oregon coast. Oregon State Police spokesman Lt. Steve Mitchell says in a news release that 29-year-old […]

Sheriff’s office reports phone scam; FEC burns mortgage; Injured fisherman rescued by Coast Guard; Always ready toRhody; Storm Prep; Pile burning

Phone scam reported Several Lane County residents have reported receiving what sound like computer generated phone calls stating they were going to be taken – quote – “under custody by local cops because of four serious allegations”.  The residents were then directed to call a number for more information. That […]

Events Center dances with Sea Lions to celebrate 20; Parking expansion coming to FEC; Scientists sift scat in the sea; Forest Service begins burning piles; 2-weeks ready? and Additional providers arrive at PeaceHealth

Dancing with Sea Lions… and burning the mortgage at the FEC The actual anniversary was in August, but officials and residents will formally celebrate the 20th year of operation at the Florence Events Center Saturday night.  General Manager Kevin Rhodes… who has worked at the FEC since day 1, says […]

Siuslaw remains atop Far West Volleyball

Sweep Bruins in three sets Viking volleyball maintained the lead in the Far West League standings last night with a three game sweep of the Bruins in Brookings.  Makenzie York led with 11 kills; Brittany Long had seven. Douglas beat South Umpqua 3-1 to maintain second place, just a game […]