Economy gets boost by area improvements
Three milestones contributed to a rise in Coos County nonfarm payroll employment by 170 jobs in June — the opening of the new addition at The Mill Casino-Hotel, the new Southwest Oregon Regional Airport terminal and the dismantling of the shipwrecked New Carissa.

Get picky with fruits, veggies
NEW YORK (AP) — As fruit and vegetable prices soar, you can save money by taking some extra time in the produce aisle to make sure bad apples aren’t sneaking into your grocery cart.

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Coos Bay market co-op expands hours for summer
Indoor Crafters Co-op and Farmer’s Market at 158 Central Ave., has new summer hours.

Make sure you don’t pass stress on to employees
NEW YORK — Sales are down, customers are paying late and vendors are raising their prices. That’s a combination likely to raise stress levels for most small business owners — who in turn can pass on their anxiety and create a stressful atmosphere for employees.

Cora Vandervelden is honored in Who’s Who
Cora Vandervelden, producer and customer service representative for Abel Insurance Agency in Coos Bay, has been recognized by Cambridge Who’s Who.

OSHA offers safety training seminars
The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division wants to help workers and their employers with safety training.