Billie M. Smith - 89, of Langlois, passed away Dec. 10, 2019, at Coos Bay. Arrangements are under pending the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, Coos Bay, 541-267-4216.

Jon Keith Garrison - 55, of Eugene, formerly of Myrtle Point, passed away Dec. 8, 2019 in Springfield. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www.coosbayareafunerals.com.

LANGLOIS — The Langlois Public Library is holding a Caroling Party from 7-8 p.m., Friday, Dec 20, inside the library, 48234 Oregon Coast Highway, Langlois.

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GREENVILLE, Mich. (AP) — Republican state Rep. Jim Lower (LOW'-ur) has ended his campaign for a Grand Rapids-area congressional seat, citing fundraising challenges and family concerns.

The Bandon Historical Society Museum will be celebrating “Mary Capps Appreciation Day.” The event is free.

Arthur Newton Haga

COQUILLE — Coquille Martial Arts sponsored a tournament at the Coquille Community Building on Nov 16. Competitors from as far away as Alturas, Calif., met to compete for the best all around prizes: sword sets for those over 6 and…

Carol J. Haga - 92, of Bandon, died Nov. 11, 2019 in Myrtle Point. Arrangements are pending with Amling-Schroeder Funeral Service - Myrtle Point Chapel, 541-572-2524.

Roberta “Jackie” Hofsess

LANGLOIS — Start the season with a visit to the 28th annual Holiday Craft Fair at the Lions Hall on Floras Lake Loop Road just south of Langlois. The fair will be held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov.…

PORT ORFORD — Mark your calendars for Saturday, Nov. 9, to attend a local author event at the Port Orford Library, 1421 Oregon St., Port Orford.

I used to live in Coos Bay and now own a rental property in North Bend. A few years back I received a water bill that included a 'Public Safety Fee' to pay for the police force That fee was…

SOUTH COAST — Live Culture Coast, a tour through through the South Coast of activities featuring regional arts and culture, kicks off next week running 10 days from Gardiner to Brookings.

Dear Dana Austin,

LANGLOIS - Thanks to gifts of $1,000 each and a grant of $3,000 from the Friends of the Langlois Library, the Langlois Public Library was able to re-open.

PORT ORFORD — The Oregon Department of Education released statewide assessment data last week that showed that students in the Port Orford-Langlois School District have passed the Smarter Balanced assessment at a higher rate than their peers throughout the state…

BANDON -- The 2019 Bandon Crab Derby announced its winners over the weekend.

The first picture I am sharing was probably taken in the late 1970s.

June 16, 1923 - August 20, 2019