Ems Get Out in Front Three explosive innings last night put the Spokane Indians on their heels as the Eugene Emeralds blasted out of the gate in last night’s game. A two run shot in the first inning by 3rd baseman Grant Fennel started it for the Ems and in […]
Author: George Henry
City Council Back in Session; Council Work Session; Merkley and Wyden Seek Federal Relief; Sidewalk Work Continues
City Council Back in Session After a short recess in the second half of July the Florence city council will hold their first meeting in August on Monday evening. On the agenda will be the results of the bid process on the 1.1 million dollar light and runway maintenance at […]
Ems Drop Another; SOS Golf Tournament
Ems Drop Another It was a close one in Eugene last night as the Ems come home for a 5 game home stand against the Spokane Indians. Eugene struck early when 3rd baseman Luke Reynolds hit a 2 run homer. Reynolds connects again in the fifth with a line drive […]
Investment Group Considering Brewpub; Fire Displaces Family; WLAD Purchases Ambulance; OPRD Seeks Input
Investment Group Considering Brewpub The principles of Boathouse Brewing Company went before the Florence Urban Renewal Agency yesterday to request a grant for predevelopment costs as they look towards the possibility of opening a brewpub. Jon Thompson, corporation president, says the group of investors he represents is looking at the […]
Fires Costly, Dangers Extreme; Lighthouse Not Ready to Open; Bond Advisory Board Has 3 Months; Gas Prices Still Unstable
Fires Costly, Dangers Extreme Fires continue to plague southern Oregon and the Columbia river gorge as temperatures continue to be warm and the landscape dry. And the costs for fighting these fires continue to rise. And that Cassandra Moseley, a research professor at the University of Oregon, says it’s largely […]
Ems Struggle to get Offense
Ems Struggle to get Offense The Eugene Emeralds can’t seem to find the chemistry to get back to back wins on the road. Last night in Vancouver the Ems defense struggled with two errors resulting in runs. A throwing error in both the 3rd and fourth inning resulted in Vancouver […]
Offshore Earthquakes Prompt Preparedness; Rotary Golf Tournament This Saturday; FURA Updates Revision; LCC Seeks Board Member
Offshore Earthquakes Prompt Preparedness A bevy of recent earthquakes along the Oregon coast have once again brought up the possibility of a disastrous quake along the Cascadia Subduction Zone. August 25th is the date for the Be Ready Expo which deals with storm and disaster readiness. As one of the […]
Ems Take One from Canadians; Duck Fan Day; Beaver Fan Day
Ems Take One from Canadians The Eugene Emeralds got off to an early lead last night in Vancouver. A 2 run first inning set the pace for the Ems as they were short on hits, but made effective use of the bats and base running. They added 2 more runs […]