Langlois News from The World Newspaper

Chili feed slated by Langlois Lions Club

The Langlois Lions Club is hosting a benefit Chili Feed and Dessert Auction Saturday, March 23th from 5 pm- 7-pm. Dessert auction 6pm.- sharp. The event is is located at the Lions Club: 48136 Floras Lake Loop. It is very…

As I See It

A headline in the June 18, 1924, Western World tells the story of a movement that was under way to secure a Wesleyan hospital for Bandon.

As I See It

The first picture I am sharing this week was taken in August of 1968, as Port Manager Al Froland (foreground) and volunteer Cliff Thorn were busy trolling the Coquille River to clear drift out of the river and capture it…

As I See It: Waiting for mail

An article in the June 19, 1914, Bandon Recorder is a prime example of how long it took to mail a letter in those days.

Mary Fern Bess

September 28, 1934 – January 14, 2024

Letter: Thank You

The Langlois Lions wishes to thank the entire community for the very successful Langlois Holiday Craft Fair held this past November 18th and 19th. This 30-year old plus event has been enshrined in the community as a must go-to event.…

2023 Run Whiskey Run

Paul Strike of Florence had an impressive effort on the challenging 10-mile Double Shot race in the Run Whiskey Run held recently on the Whiskey Run bike trails north of Bandon.

As I See It: The steamer Bawnmore

The first picture I am sharing is the "best" one I could find of the steamer Bawnmore, that went ashore in the fog near Floras Lake on August 28, 1895.

November, 2023 Death Notices

Myrna J. Hoover, 85, of Coquille, died November 1, 2023 in Coquille. Arrangements are under the direction of Amling/Schroeder Funeral Service - Coquille Chapel, 541-396-3846

Learn more about a Trail Investment Plan for Floras Lake

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is working on a Trail Investment Plan for Floras Lake State Natural Area near Bandon, and the public is invited to an informational meeting and to provide feedback 5:30 p.m. Nov. 1.

PO Rotary thanks donors!

The Rotary Club of Port Orford thanks and celebrates the citizens of Port Orford, Elk River, Sixes, Langlois and the surrounding area who came out and supported the club at its first Spaghetti Dinner Auction. We had some glitches, but…

As I See It: Port acquires Coast Guard building

It was 40 years ago last April that a Western World headline told the story of the Port of Bandon's acquisition of the former Coast Guard building (first photo), which it still owns today. "The massive white building that stands…

As I See It: Bullards Ferry Bridge

It wasn't until I began looking for pictures that showed the Bullards Bridge being opened for a vessel did I learn that the actual name of the bridge is Bullards Ferry Bridge... not just Bullards Bridge.

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