Photos lead to charges of sex abuse A Florence man is accused of sexually abusing the teenage grandchildren of his girlfriend. Search warrant affidavits were unsealed this week in Lane County Circuit Court. They contained details of the September arrest of 60-year old Randy Kent Clay. According to the documents, […]
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OUTDOOR SCHOOL-OREGON Oregon weighs whether all kids should get outdoor education MOUNT HOOD NATIONAL FOREST, Ore. (AP) — Each year, thousands of Oregon parents hug their children goodbye and send them into the wilderness for up to a week to learn about their state’s natural wonders. Outdoor School was […]
Check your ballot; Public Works facility; Climate Change; Veteran’s Day Parade; and Tsunami Safe
No ballot yet? You can check the progress… Ballots for the November 8th General Election were mailed last week and most voters should have already received theirs. According to Lane County Elections Supervisor Cheryl Betschart, if you don’t have yours yet, there is a website you can visit to double-check […]
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SEAHAWKS-FIT TO BE TIED Seahawks left with mixed feelings after unlikely tie RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The first tie in the history of the Seattle Seahawks left Pete Carroll searching for a way to define its meaning. It certainly wasn’t a loss. Not with the way Seattle’s defense withstood […]
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STRIP CLUB SHOOTING Man pleads guilty in fatal Salem strip club shooting (Information from: Statesman Journal, http://www.statesmanjournal.com) SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and firearms charges in connection with a fatal shooting outside a Salem strip club. The Statesman Journal reports 29-year-old Christopher Lauderdale […]
Dual expos this week; public works facility hearing; Hang it all at the Library in November; Climate Change in the Northwest; Medicare questions to be answered
Double expos feature “Healthy Living” You’ll have your choice of two expos Thursday in Florence, each promoting a healthy lifestyle. At the Florence Events Center, the “Good Life, Boomer and Senior Expo” will provide information aimed directly at the senior population in Florence. Siuslaw News General Manager Jenna Bartlett said […]
Ballot security; tax deadline scam; Help with Medicare choices
How safe are your ballots? Election security has been the subject of much attention in recent weeks. In Oregon, it falls to the counties to administer elections and make sure it’s secure. In Lane County, the supervisor is Cheryl Betschart. She says the system here is isolated. Cheryl Betschart – […]
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OREGON-CALIFORNIA Oregon prepares to visit Cal in matchup of struggling Ds BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — The last time Oregon traveled south to play California, the teams wound up scoring a combined 100 points. Two years later, it’s hard to imagine the scoreboard getting much less of a workout when […]