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Ems Take Series From AquaSox It took 10 innings last night but the Eugene Emeralds managed to pull out a series win last night in Everett. The Aquasox took a 4-3 lead into the ninth inning when the Ems tied it up sending it to the 10th. Jake Slaughter h […]
Crosswalks Completed The Oregon Department of Transportation has completed work on the three new Crosswalks. The two along highway 101 and the one at 126 and Redwood were completed over a month ahead of schedule. Weather conditions had a lot to do with early completion. Drivers are urged to be […]
Ems Tie Series Over the weekend the Eugene Emeralds were in Everett Washington to take on the Aquasox. After a Thursday evening win the Ems dropped the next two games. It was a 5-2 loss on Friday and the Sox shut out the Ems on Saturday 7-nothing. Last night was […]
FPD Raids Local Home One arrest was made yesterday as Florence police in conjunction with Oregon State Police and the Lane County Sheriff’s office converged on a house just off of 35th street yesterday. The incident began just after noon yesterday as officers responded to a tip. Commander John Pitcher […]
Ducks Don Pads at Nike The Oregon Ducks threw on their pads for the first time in practice. Tuesday the Ducks went on the road to Nike Headquarters in Beaverton. The practice was more of a media day than an official practice, but Coach Mario Cristobal said the Ducks had […]
Lane County Releases Capsize Victim’s Name The Lane County Sheriff’s office has released the name of the boater that died after his boat capsized while crossing the bar at the entrance to the Siuslaw river on Monday. He was retired Siuslaw school teacher and avid fisherman, Bruce McKibbin of Florence. […]
Minor League All-Star Game A three run homer in the top of the first inning got things rolling for the Northwest League in last night’s minor league baseball all-star game. The 5 run inning put the Pioneer League on its heels but solid hitting and good defense in the following […]
July Doc Talk: Dr. William Foster
