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Sheriff’s office reports phone scam; FEC burns mortgage; Injured fisherman rescued by Coast Guard; Always ready toRhody; Storm Prep; Pile burning

Phone scam reported Several Lane County residents have reported receiving what sound like computer generated phone calls stating they were going to be taken – quote – “under custody by local cops because of four serious allegations”.  The residents were then directed to call a number for more information. That […]

Events Center dances with Sea Lions to celebrate 20; Parking expansion coming to FEC; Scientists sift scat in the sea; Forest Service begins burning piles; 2-weeks ready? and Additional providers arrive at PeaceHealth

Dancing with Sea Lions… and burning the mortgage at the FEC The actual anniversary was in August, but officials and residents will formally celebrate the 20th year of operation at the Florence Events Center Saturday night.  General Manager Kevin Rhodes… who has worked at the FEC since day 1, says […]

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  GUBERNATORIAL DEBATE Gubernatorial debate: Brown bullish, Pierce low-key (Information from: The Register-Guard, http://www.registerguard.com) EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Gov. Kate Brown told her Republican challenger Bud Pierce in their third debate that she appreciated his apology for domestic violence remarks he made last week that caused an upheaval in his […]

SOS to host open house; dispute leads to stabbing and arrest; FEC to expand parking; Business Park sale to benefit Eco Development; Whale researchers “scoop poop; and Backyard burn ban continues

Awareness of Domestic Violence promoted Well over a hundred marchers were on hand in Old Town Florence this past Sunday for the annual walk to promote awareness of Domestic Violence.  Siuslaw Outreach Services Executive Director David Wiegan said he was pleased with the “mix” of people participating. David Wiegan – […]

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  NCAA-CONCUSSION LAWSUITS NCAA facing 43 concussion lawsuits after latest filings CHICAGO (AP) — The NCAA is now facing 43 class-action lawsuits related to the handling of concussions by Division One football programs after 18 more were filed this week. The complaints also name college conferences and in some cases […]