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Reward offered for information on early morning break-in; Florence Fourth of July; River of Pie in Yachats; Iraq War display opens in Florence; SOS receives cash influx; Siuslaw grad instrumental in groundbreaking surgery

Police seeking information on stolen guns Several weapons were reported stolen following the discovery of a burglary at Florence True Value early yesterday morning. Florence Police Commander John Pitcher said dispatchers received a report of a broken window at approximately six A.M.  According to Pitcher, once inside, the burglar or […]

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AP-NW–Sports Right Now/1210 WINGS-STORM Powers scores 19, Wings close on 7-0 run for 83-78 win SEATTLE (AP) — Aerial Powers scored 19 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 54 seconds left, to help the Dallas Wings beat the Seattle Storm 83-78 Thursday night. Sue Bird made a long 3-pointer with […]

Prevent picnic poisoning; bank on starting the 4th weekend right; Rhody Express It; Gas prices steady; SOS gets emergency voucher grant; and a ’75 Siuslaw grad works on groundbreaking facial reconstruction

Outdoor cooking and eating can pose risks More and more people will be cooking and eating outdoors beginning with this holiday weekend.  Unfortunately that means more people are at risk of getting sick because of food-borne illnesses. Food Safety Specialist Susan Kendrick, with the Oregon Department of Agriculture, says a little […]

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AP-NW–Sports Right Now/595 PIRATES-MARINERS Sean Rodriguez drives in 4 as Pirates beat Mariners 8-1 SEATTLE (AP) — Sean Rodriguez doubled in consecutive at-bats and drove in four runs, David Freese hit a solo home run and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Seattle Mariners 8-1 Wednesday night to split a brief […]