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…

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.

September 28, 1934 – January 14, 2024

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.…

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.

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.

The California bay area-based band AJ Lee & Blue Summit return to the Langlois Cheese Factory for an evening concert of bluegrass, Americana, and country blues on Sunday, November 19.

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

June 26, 1941 – October 27, 2023

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.

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…

August 17, 1924 --- September 3, 2023

A solar eclipse is occurring on Saturday, Oct. 14, and Coos County residents are situated along its path.

North Bend will honor its newest hall of fame class Friday night with a ceremony before the team’s football game.

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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…

Coos Head Food Co-op employees showed gratitude to Deb Krough by celebrating her 45th work anniversary.

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.

The date was Nov. 27, 1952, when the city council considered the use of parking meters to aid traffic in downtown (now Old Town) Bandon.

Several regions in Oregon will provide excellent viewing opportunities for a spectacular celestial event this fall: the upcoming annular solar eclipse Saturday, Oct. 14.