CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns have claimed former Ohio State safety Tyvis Powell off waivers from Seattle. Powell appeared in eight games last season for the Seahawks, who signed him as an undrafted free agent last year. A Cleveland-area native, Powell played in 42 games for the Buckeyes […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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NORTHWEST WEATHER Northwest snow closes schools, prompts warnings SEATTLE (AP) — Winter weather advisories were issued for western Washington and Oregon as overnight snow snarled roadways and prompted school closures. Forecasts were for up to 4 inches of snow in Seattle and even more was predicted in other areas […]
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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Russell Westbrook scored 19 of his 42 points in the fourth quarter, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 105-99 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers yesterday. Westbrook also had eight assists and four rebounds. Victor Oladipo added 24 points and 13 boards, helping Oklahoma […]
Sex abuse conviction; toxins trigger crab closure; Levy extension sent to voters; Points of Grace to expand; Local elections offer chance for involvement
Florence man convicted of sex abuse A Florence man will spend at least six years and three months in jail after he was found guilty this week of several counts of sex abuse. Prosecutors said 61-year old Randy Clay sexually abused two Florence girls he had photographed in his apartment. […]
Mapleton hosts non-league basketball; Siuslaw starts second half of season; Ducks escape the Sun Devils; and the Wildcats blast the Beavers.
Prep basketball Mapleton hosted the Marshfield JV for a pair of non-league basketball games last night. The Junior Pirates came out on top 24-20 in the girls’ game; for the boys, it was Marshfield winning as well, 56-51. Dominic Wells led scoring for the Sailors with 16 points and 24 […]
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INMATES INDICTED-DEPUTY ASSAULT Inmates indicted in alleged deputy assault in Salem (Information from: Statesman Journal, http://www.statesmanjournal.com) SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say two Salem jail inmates have been indicted on attempted murder, strangulation and other charges in an incident in which a deputy sheriff was assaulted. The Marion County […]
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