Celebrate Earth Day by cleaning out caustic chemicals If you looked hard enough, you would probably find something in your home that qualifies for this weekend’s Household Hazardous Waste Roundup. Many homes accumulate partial containers of lawn and garden chemicals; car care products; household cleaners; and even arts and craft […]
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SEATTLE (AP) — Wei-Yin Chen and two relievers fell two outs shy of Miami’s first combined no-hitter and the Marlins one-hit the Seattle Mariners in a 5-0 victory Tuesday night. The Marlins were on the verge of the sixth no-hitter in franchise history when Mitch Haniger lined a one-out […]
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OFFICER-DUI ARREST Portland officer arrested on suspicion of DUI in Washington (Information from: The Oregonian/OregonLive, http://www.oregonlive.com) PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A longtime Portland police officer was arrested on suspicion of DUI after a deputy saw him driving the wrong way on Highway 99 in southwestern Washington. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports […]
Florence welcomes congressman; A decade of service in Florence recognized; School retirees impact budget; Rhody show; Celebrating Central Lincoln PUD
Congressman gets mostly warm reception in Florence About 200 people turned out at the Florence Events Center yesterday to give Fourth District Congressman Peter DeFazio a generally warm reception. The Springfield Democrat started his spring tour of Town Hall Meetings in a relatively friendly environment. Not all of the people […]
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SEATTLE (AP) — Robinson Cano and Nelson Cruz hit consecutive first-inning homers, Ariel Miranda pitched seven scoreless innings and the Seattle Mariners beat the Miami Marlins 6-1 Monday night in Ichiro Suzuki’s first visit to Safeco Field as a member of the 3,000-hit club. Miranda (1-1) allowed four singles […]
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GUN CONTROL State lawmakers hold hearings on gun control measures (Information from: The Register-Guard, http://www.registerguard.com) SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon lawmakers have held hearings for several gun control proposals, taking passionate testimony from backers and supporters. The Register-Guard reports gun control proposals with hearings held Monday are less wide-ranging […]
DeFazio hosting Florence Town Hall; School budget to deal with retirement issues; Early Egg Hunt; Hang It All 2; Scottsburg Bridge
DeFazio hosting Florence Town Hall Fourth District Congressman Peter DeFazio began his Post-Easter Town Hall schedule this morning in Florence. The Springfield democrat held one at the Florence Events Center from 11 to 12:30. He says he looks forward to the meetings. Peter DeFazio – “You know, I never know […]
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SEATTLE (AP) — Nelson Cruz singled in the tiebreaking run to cap a two-run, ninth-inning rally, and the Seattle Mariners overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Texas Rangers 8-7 Sunday for a three-game sweep. Nomar Mazara gave Texas a 7-6 lead at Safeco Field when he led off […]