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100 YEARS — 1921
Clatie Bliss Smith
April 14, 1937 – January 3, 2021
State, local cases slow as new year approaches
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations statewide are trending down, welcome news ahead of the new year, the Oregon Health Authority said Wednesday.
Two quakes hit off South Coast overnight, no tsunami threat
Two earthquakes hit west of the South Coast late Monday and early Tuesday, but experts weren’t worried about possible tsunamis.
December 26, 2020 Death Notices
Daniel L. Heinzman, 50, of Langlois, died December 21, 2020 in Bandon. Arrangements are under the direction of Amling Schroeder Funeral Service, Bandon.
Art by the Sea offers group sessions, classes
Art by the Sea in Bandon has scheduled three classes or group sessions for January and February.
Fifth county death, new outbreaks reported this week
As the South Coast enters the "extreme risk" category of the state's virus orders, Coos County officials reported the fifth death of a county resident Friday, as well as new virus outbreaks throughout the week.
James "Jim" Sweet
January 3, 1925 – November 15, 2020
Oregon breaks more virus records as vaccine approaches
Oregon broke another grim record Friday, announcing a new high in daily infections and in COVID-19-related deaths.
James "Jim" Sweet
January 3, 1925 – November 15, 2020
Coos County saw two deaths amid record week for virus
Two Coos County residents died this week after testing positive for COVID-19.
As I See It: Port of Bandon tug
The first picture that I am sharing was taken of the Port of Bandon tug as she made its last voyage across the Bandon bar in May of 1960. And there's quite a story behind it.
As I See It: Shipwreck in 1914
I've had the postcard of the first picture I am sharing for a long time, but I had not been able to find any information about it. I knew it was taken on the beach just south of the South…
Oregon to shutter restaurants, other businesses for two weeks
Oregon Governor Kate Brown announced sweeping new statewide regulations Friday to slow the spread of COVID-19 after the state's second day of reporting more than new 1,000 cases. The two-week regulations bring many businesses back to the capacity they were…
As I See It: Thriving fishing industry
The first picture I am sharing was taken around the mid l960s when the fishing fleet had grown to 50 boats. An article on the front page of the Aug. 4, 1966, Western World told the story.
What makes a good mayor?
Mayor Wetherell and council members have proven to the citizens of North Bend they serve special interests, instead of those that elected them. Ignoring their budget, Mayor Wetherell and the council, passed a “Safety Fee.” Lying to the citizens of…
October 24, 2020 Death Notices
Thomas W. Cooley, 94, of North Bend died October 17, 2020 in North Bend. Cremation rites will be held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com
Southern Coos seeks input for community health needs assessment
Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center has started a community health needs assessment.
'Childcare desert': Coos Bay preschool access remains limited despite new spots
SOUTH COAST — The preschool at the Emanuel Episcopal Church has seen a "death and resurrection" in 2020, according to the Rev. Patti Hale, the Parish's priest-in-charge.
North Curry County applicants sought for tourism committee
CURRY COUNTY — The Curry County Board of Commissioners is seeking north county (as defined by the boundaries of the 2CJ (Port Orford Langlois School District) applicants for the Tourism Promotions Committee with a term expiring Dec. 31, 2023.