I want to know: Casino workers won't get vaccine
Question: I would like to know why the general public is having trouble getting H1N1 flu shots, yet The Mill Casino-Hotel is giving them to their employees who are not in the high-risk categories? Answer: The Mill isn t giving out H1N1 flu shots to...
 1.9K - Nov. 10, 2009; scored 59.0 Coos County implements DUI task force
Coos county police agencies have created the state s first South Coast DUI Task Force. And officials are hoping other Oregon counties will follow their lead in combating drunken driving. It s a pilot program, Coquille Police Chief Mark Dannels said....
3.6K - Nov. 10, 2009; scored 119.0 Police search for woman
The Coos County Search and Rescue Team is looking for a 31-year-old Coquille woman who went missing Monday under suspicious circumstances. Jayme Austin called her mother, Cindy Gisholt, who was at work Monday morning and told her she didn t have any ...
1.4K - Nov. 10, 2009; scored 239.0 Sherbondy in prison for 2 years
COQUILLE When Gwen Sherbondy stole money from a graduation fund for Coquille seniors, she didn t just take $11,665. As a parent helper for the fundraiser, she also betrayed the community s trust to pay for her gambling addiction. It s for this...
4.2K - Nov. 10, 2009; scored 179.0 Don Brooks
A memorial service will be held for Don Brooks Sr., 85, of Langlois, at 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Reedsport Assembly of God, 509 N. 19th St. Don was born Feb. 24, 1924, in Lancaster, Calif., to Clarence and Marion Brooks. He died Oct. 21, 200...
1.8K - Nov. 10, 2009; scored 59.0 Thefts & Mischief
The following are theft and criminal mischief reports from police logs. Coos Bay Nov. 9, 8:21 a.m., a man reported his wallet was taken while he was sleeping at the South Coast Gospel Mission, 1999 N. Seventh St. Nov. 9, 8:54 a.m., a student had her ...
3.1K - Nov. 10, 2009; scored 59.0 Crash sends woman to Coquille hospital
Medics took a Shady Cove woman to a hospital Monday following a single-car crash on state Highway 42 east of Myrtle Point. A 1999 Oldsmobile Alero was westbound on Highway 42 near milepost 26 when it left the wet roadway and crashed into vegetation a...
0.5K - Nov. 10, 2009; scored 239.0 Museum unpacks '150 Years of Toys'
NORTH BEND Only old-timers may remember Coquille s toy company. In the 1950s, Sturdi-Bilt produced metal logging trucks for children that is until cheaper toys appeared on the market, said Vicki Wiese, collections manager and interim director of ...
4.8K - Nov. 9, 2009; scored 94.0 Great photos, cartoon change
Not being much of a Kudos person, I was moved to send you this letter in thanks for the beautiful Moon-shot photo in the Nov. 3 issue of The World by Lou Sennick. He is truly a photo master. I love his action shots in the Sports section. The World...
1.0K - Nov. 9, 2009; scored 59.0 Huskies end Coquille s run in soccer
COQUILLE The joint boys soccer team for Coquille and Myrtle Point high schools has made great strides in the past two seasons, but still needs to step forward to match the state s elite clubs. The Red Devil Football Club lost in the first round of ...
3.3K - Nov. 9, 2009; scored 519.0 Volleyball Recap: Summit denies Pirates spot in state tourney
Of six South Coast volleyball teams in playoff matches Saturday night, only North Bend was able to advance to the state tournament. The Bulldogs beat Estacada to reach the Class 4A tournament for the first time since winning the title in 2006 (see st...
3.8K - Nov. 9, 2009; scored 139.0 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 119.0 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 59.0 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 119.0 Youth Sports: Mustangs win soccer tourney
The Fall soccer season for the Boys Girls Club of Southwestern Oregon came to a close last weekend with a fifth/sixth-grade tournament at North Bay School. The Mustangs, a team coached by Erik Johnson and sponsored by C S Fire Safe Services, won ...
3.3K - Nov. 7, 2009; scored 59.0 Football Recap: Panthers tune up for playoffs with win
Gold Beach finished the regular season on a winning note, but Reedsport was optimistic about the future after keeping the score close against the Panthers until the fourth quarter. Gold Beach scored twice in the final 12 minutes to beat the host Brav...
5.2K - Nov. 7, 2009; scored 94.0 Thanksgiving service in Coquille
The Pioneer United Methodist Church, 180 N. Baxter St., in Coquille will host a community Thanksgiving service at 6 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 22. Recently arrived Pastor Alvie Hazen of St. James Episcopal Church will be our guest speaker. It is requested th...
0.6K - Nov. 7, 2009; scored 239.0 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 139.0 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 94.0 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 59.0 | 
