Fox takes first in billiards tourney
Several local pool players had high finishes in the Western BCA Regional Tournament in Lincoln City last weekend. The event is the largest regional tournament in the United States. In the largest field in the tournament, Rik Couch, who played for Jes...
 1.1K - Oct. 31, 2009; scored 78.0 Wanted Baker City man arrested in Portland
PORTLAND. (AP) Police arrested a 24-year-old man wanted for an Oct. 22 shooting in Baker City. District Attorney Matt Shirtcliff of Baker County says investigators traveled to Portland to arrest Zachary Persicke on a charge of first-degree assault....
0.5K - Oct. 30, 2009; scored 357.0 A fresh beginning
NORTH BEND A few hours a week delivering newspapers, handing out tickets or cleaning a sandwich shop may hardly sound like self-esteem boosters, but to people dealing with mental health issues, holding on to a part-time job is a big deal. Having a...
4.3K - Oct. 29, 2009; scored 128.0 Baker county rejects "dark sky" ordinance
BAKER CITY (AP) The Baker County Planning Commission has turned down a proposed dark sky ordinance. The proposal was submitted to the commission by the son of an astronomer. It sought to limit the use of outdoor lighting at night to conserve en...
0.5K - Oct. 13, 2009; scored 357.0 Twins win marathon to advance to playoffs
MINNEAPOLIS The Minnesota Twins rushed from their dugout even before Carlos Gomez s head-first slide into home. They knew. The Metrodome erupted in a jet-like roar, as Gomez scored the winning run well ahead of a late throw from right field to fini...
5.6K - Oct. 7, 2009; scored 139.0 AL: Twins force playoff
MINNEAPOLIS The Minnesota Twins held a season-long countdown celebrating their final season in the Metrodome, commemorated each game by pulling down a number hanging in the left field stands. During an emotional postgame ceremony on Sunday, Kirby P...
4.2K - Oct. 5, 2009; scored 78.0 AL: Tigers miss chance to clinch
DETROIT The AL Central showdown in Motown concluded one thing: Detroit s got work to do. The Tigers had a chance to clinch their first division title since 1987 on Thursday, but the pesky Minnesota Twins refused to concede. Scott Baker didn t give ...
4.4K - Oct. 2, 2009; scored 78.0 Cement company laying off 68 workers
BAKER CITY(AP) The Ash Grove Cement Co. is halting production at its Durkee, plant south of Baker City, idling 68 workers. The Kansas company blamed the continued nationwide construction slowdown as it announced layoffs at the Eastern Oregon plant ...
0.8K - Oct. 1, 2009; scored 434.0 AL: Tigers keep lead
DETROIT Justin Verlander got a sense of what it s like to follow baseball from afar. It wasn t fun. Detroit s ace was home watching on TV when the Tigers lost to the Twins 3-2 in 10 innings Tuesday afternoon. Then, he drove to the ballpark and help...
5.1K - Sep. 30, 2009; scored 78.0 Car hits cow carcass, man dies
BAKER CITY (AP) Oregon state troopers said at least four vehicles hit a cow that wandered onto Interstate 84 Friday night, killing it. Then a Lincoln Continental struck the carcass and rolled, killing a passenger. Troopers said Saturday they re inv...
0.7K - Sep. 28, 2009; scored 123.0 At the movies
The following movies are playing at South Coast theaters. Times are shown for movies at Pony Village Cinemas. () indicates showings for Friday-Sunday only. For locations outside the Bay Area, call the theaters for showtimes. All About Steve On a blin...
7.1K - Sep. 25, 2009; scored 78.0 Baseball: Martinez leads Phillies to win
PHILADELPHIA Pedro Martinez relished the playoff atmosphere and brought his best stuff. Martinez tossed seven impressive innings to outpitch Tim Lincecum, Ryan Howard doubled in the tiebreaking run and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Francis...
5.0K - Sep. 4, 2009; scored 78.0 Work begins on boat school site
COOS BAY City officials hope a boat building center eventually will attract visitors to the Empire waterfront, but even the planning process is already attracting attention. A handful of people, bundled up against a bracing breeze, watched Monday a...
2.4K - Sep. 1, 2009; scored 151.0 Savory subjects
LAKESIDE Frosted cupcakes and library books hardly seem like a harmonious match. Mixed with the warring political factions in the city of lakeside, it all sounds like a downright disaster. But during the last session of the Lakeside Public Library ...
4.7K - Aug. 28, 2009; scored 100.0 Savory subjects
LAKESIDE Frosted cupcakes and library books hardly seem like a harmonious match. Mixed with the warring political factions in the city of lakeside, it all sounds like a downright disaster. But during the last session of the Lakeside Public Library ...
4.9K - Aug. 27, 2009; scored 100.0 Charles Otto Bern
A celebration of life for Charles O. Bern, 71, of North Bend, will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 21, at Coos Bay Chapel, Seventh Street and Anderson Avenue, with Dr. Jerry Hamilton officiating. A graveside inurnment will be at 11 a.m. on Sunday, ...
1.7K - Aug. 19, 2009; scored 78.0 Thanks for that honest gesture
To the people who found our church offering envelope and check in the Coastal Farm and Ranch parking lot in Eugene in early July: Thank you for locating our address and sending us the envelope and check. We hope you see this and know that we receive...
0.6K - Aug. 17, 2009; scored 78.0 Insurers warn property owners to prevent fires
BAKER CITY (AP) Insurance companies have begun telling some policyholders in Eastern Oregon to protect their buildings against wildfires, say industry and government officials. One Oregon Department of Forestry official said he s been doing wildfir...
1.8K - Aug. 17, 2009; scored 139.0 AL: Orioles outfielder hits for the cycle
BALTIMORE Felix Pie became the fourth player in Orioles history to hit for the cycle, and Baltimore tied club records for extra-base hits and doubles in the 16 -6 victory over the Angels. Pie doubled in the first inning, homered in the third, then ...
4.6K - Aug. 15, 2009; scored 100.0 At the movies
The following movies are playing at South Coast theaters. Times are shown for movies at Pony Village Cinemas. () indicates showings for Friday-Sunday only. For locations outside the Bay Area, call the theaters for showtimes. Aliens in the Attic On th...
8.8K - Aug. 14, 2009; scored 78.0 | 
