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Westlake slide; Florence man arrested after allegedly firing gun; Local police won’t pursue immigration; Dunes wildlife; Radio auction

Slide restricts access to several homes in Dunes City A slide on an street that provides access to several homes in the Westlake area of Dunes City has not cut off that access, but it has prompted an advisory from Dunes City Administrator Jaime Mills. Jaime Mills – “Lake Boulevard […]

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  ZIP LINE DEATH Oregon woman dies after zip line failure (Information from: The Oregonian/OregonLive, http://www.oregonlive.com) PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say a woman died while riding on a zip line that stretches across a river in northwestern Oregon. The Oregonian/OregonLive reported Monday that Joshua Jackson says he and Tami […]

Florence Police follow state laws on immigration enforcement; Slide briefly traps woman and child; Heavy rains cause high water; Police release ID of man killed on Highway 126; Florence man seriously injured east of Reedsport; Filing period opens for May 16th election

Florence to follow state law when it comes to immigration Florence police officers have not and will not enforce federal immigration laws; and the agency does not participate in routine immigration investigation and enforcement activities. That’s the Florence Police Department’s official policy.  A city spokeperson issued a statement reiterating that […]

Prep and college sports from the weekend

Prep wrestling… Richard Huff has dropped down to 113 pounds and continued his winning ways, claiming the championship at that weight class at the Cottage Grove Wrestling Invitational.  He opened competition in his first match, winning by fall in 11 seconds.  He won two decisions, 9-3 and 9-6, then claimed […]