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  LANDLORD ATTACKS RENTER Man accused of attempting to restrain his renter for rape (Information from: The Register-Guard, http://www.registerguard.com) EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Police say a Eugene man has been arrested for trying to rape his female renter using a homemade restraint system in his basement. The Register-Guard reports 61-year-old […]

Contentious Port meeting; Wantz drops out of LCC race; Cash prizes awarded at Wine, Art and Jazz; Jump Start your health; and Check your contractor

Port Meeting gets contentious Port of Siuslaw Commission President Ron Caputo said the next step will be further consultations with the Port’s legal counsel.  That was after an open hearing Friday afternoon of complaints leveled against Port Manager Steven Leskin ended in confusion contention and disarray. Several commercial fishermen and […]

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  PORTLAND OFFICER-INVESTIGATION Portland police investigate officer in violent arrest (Information from: The Oregonian/OregonLive, http://www.oregonlive.com) PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Portland Police Bureau says it is reviewing the actions of an officer who was involved in a man’s violent arrest last September. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports that Officer Matt Bigoni threatened […]

Florence Fest featuring wine, art and jazz; Cold Weather Shelter closing for season; Florence-Yachats connector; CCB Bad Actors; PeaceHealth labs

Music of international renown on stage in Florence This weekend’s inaugural Florence Fest at the Events Center is truly a blend of many different things.  There are a dozen “hand-picked” boutique Oregon wineries, all offering a taste of their product.  There’s a juried art show and sale; and several local […]