Fight lands man in jail on drug charge
One Coos Bay bank was closed Saturday, but police picked up a man in the parking lot, and soon after made a deposit at the Coos County jail. At 2:27 a.m., officers responded to a call about man and woman fighting outside Sterling Savings Bank, 150 S....
 0.6K - Nov. 9, 2009; scored 89.0 Thefts and Mischief
The following are theft and criminal mischief reports from police logs. Coos Bay Nov. 5, 5:08 a.m., a prowler was reported in the 800 block of Elrod Avenue. Nov. 5, 10:21 a.m., an illegal fire was reported in the 63400 block of Shinglehouse Slough Ro...
6.3K - Nov. 9, 2009; scored 77.0 Eye on Government
Today North Bend City Council 4:30 p.m., council chambers, city hall, 835 California St.; work session. Oregon Virtual Academy 6 p.m., 1810 Monroe St., North Bend; regular meeting also accessible via teleconference at (888) 824-5783, ext. 1668287...
1.7K - Nov. 9, 2009; scored 159.0 Drivers need an occasional lesson
This is in response to Mr. Tim Groce s letter concerning center lane usage, which gives a perfect description of the illegal usage of the lanes. I encourage you to check with Oregon Department of Transportation and the Department of Motor Vehicle on ...
2.1K - Nov. 9, 2009; scored 60.0 Pageant helped animal shelter
On Oct. 30, Life Care Center of Coos Bay hosted our first annual Pooch Pageant. This was a fundraiser to help out the Coos County Animal Shelter. We wish to thank everyone involved for the event s success. Thank you to Bi-Coastal, The World newspaper...
1.0K - Nov. 9, 2009; scored 116.0 Local panel fields questions on health policy
When Rep. Peter DeFazio visited the coast three months ago, people crowded into town halls to vehemently voice concerns and ask questions about public health care reform. It was a different setting Saturday morning at Coos Bay City Hall. A panel of e...
7.2K - Nov. 9, 2009; scored 116.0 The World seeks T-day memories
Do you remember a Thanksgiving when the smoke alarm and the doorbell both went off at the same time? Or maybe your favorite Thanksgiving memory is a loved one's return from a war. We'd like to print your story. This year our Thanksgiving Day edition ...
0.8K - Nov. 9, 2009; scored 240.0 I want to know: Tower tests wind turbine potential
Question: A while ago, there was a very tall antenna with guidelines and orange balls constructed on the northwest corner of West Beaver Hill Road and Whisky Run Lane. Have all of the required permits been obtained for whatever the project is for bot...
1.5K - Nov. 9, 2009; scored 99.0 CB officials begin search for city manager
The city of Coos Bay has scheduled a special council meeting Tuesday to decide who should manage City Hall. The council will consider whether to hire an interim city manager from a list of candidates compiled by the League of Oregon Cities, ask forme...
1.2K - Nov. 9, 2009; scored 240.0 John Thorhaven
89, of Coos Bay, died Nov. 7, 2009, in Coos Bay. Arrangements are pending with Coos Bay Chapel, 267-3131....
0.2K - Nov. 9, 2009; scored 120.0 James L. Coleman
92, of North Bend, formerly of Coos Bay, died Nov. 7, 2009, in Coos Bay. Arrangements are pending with Coos Bay Chapel, 267-3131....
0.2K - Nov. 9, 2009; scored 120.0 Richard Dick Francis
83, of Coos Bay, died Nov. 8, 2009, in Coos Bay. Arrangements are pending with Nelson s Bay Area Mortuary, 267-4216....
0.2K - Nov. 9, 2009; scored 107.0 Waltraud Martha Conway
68, of Coos Bay, died Nov. 6, 2009, in Springfield. Arrangements are pending with Nelson s Bay Area Mortuary, 267-4216....
0.2K - Nov. 9, 2009; scored 77.0 James D. Rutland
58, of Coos Bay, died Nov. 4, 2009, in Coos Bay. A celebration of life service will be held at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Coos Bay Chapel, 685 Anderson Ave., with Dr. Jerry Hamilton officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Coos Bay ...
0.3K - Nov. 9, 2009; scored 139.0 Ranger needs lesson in public relations
I have regularly visited Coos Bay since my mother moved there in 2000, because I enjoy the visits. This year, my 18-year-old son and 15-year-old nephew planned a hiking/camping trip that was to take place two or three days at a time over several week...
1.4K - Nov. 8, 2009; scored 107.0 Community Sports: Community Scoreboard for Nov. 7
Bowling North Bend Lanes Oct. 26-Nov. 1 HIGH GAME Young at Heart Seniors Bruce Watts 248, Bill Sullivan 225, Ray Rockwood 224; Patty Rockwood 214, Sally Ash 205, Linda Nichols 195. Monday Super Star Juniors Kyronn Morgan 239, Joey Hufman 204, Jor...
10.0K - Nov. 7, 2009; scored 246.0 Marriages & divorces, Nov. 7
The following couples have filed for marriage licenses at the clerk s office at the Coos County Courthouse in Coquille: Robert Magill and Elisa Crawford both of Coquille. Jesse Carter and Jami Garnick both of North Bend. Richard Kight and Angelica Kr...
1.0K - Nov. 7, 2009; scored 162.0 Births, Nov. 11
The following are birth announcements from hospitals. Coquille Valley Hospital, Coquille Daniel Robert Morris was born at 4:25 p.m. on Oct. 28, 2009. Parents are Michael Morris and Sara Wright of Myrtle Point. Bay Area Hospital, Coos Bay Brett Linds...
1.0K - Nov. 7, 2009; scored 107.0 Recreation Report
Siuslaw River: Bright Chinook should continue to pulse in over the next few weeks. The cutthroat trout fishery is over for the season. Coos County lakes: Stocked trout fishing has been excellent. Coos River Basin: Trout fishing is closed until next s...
1.5K - Nov. 7, 2009; scored 94.0 Prepare to fish the Elk River
With good numbers of Chinook staging in the mouth and the first few holes, the Elk River is ready to start off with a bang. Many fishermen still are fishing low, but the majority seem to be waiting for more rain to open the river. These fishermen rep...
3.8K - Nov. 7, 2009; scored 89.0 | 
