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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 […]

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  GOVERNOR DEBATE Brown, Pierce meet in final gubernatorial debate (Information from: The Oregonian/OregonLive, http://www.oregonlive.com) PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Gov. Kate Brown and GOP challenger Bud Pierce attempted to draw contrasts with one another in their last pitch to voters on a debate stage. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports Brown touted her […]

Annexation could add a few jobs; Wet pumpkins; Deadline scam; Property Tax statements; Medicare choices; and a “refill” on Pink Martini

Mayor measures economic development one job at a time The approval of an annexation request earlier this week by the Florence City Council is just one more step in an ongoing economic development process.  That’s according to Mayor Joe Henry… Joe Henry – “We’ve been working on several fronts really […]

Mt. West Volleyball All League Results

Sailor hitter named to 3rd team Five Mapleton Sailors were recognized this week by Mountain West League volleyball coaches for their efforts on the court.  Senior hitter Josi Hays was named to the third team all stars; Erin Michael, Haley Wells, Alyssa West, and Dana Halverson each received Honorable Mention. […]

Ballots and property tax statements go in the mail; Annexation request approved; Gas prices up slightly; Oregon National Guard will feed Florence Sunday

Registration ends… voting begins Voters in Lane County could receive their ballots in the mail as early as Friday.  Lane County Clerk Cheryl Betschart says the registration period ended at midnight Tuesday… that means a record number of ballots will go out in the mail this week.  Cheryl Betschart – […]