Farmers grow electricity
WIMER Vern and Gianaclis Caldwell do a lot of the typical things that make a small farm self-sufficient. Besides the 40-some dwarf Nigerian goats they milk to make artisanal cheeses, they also raise chickens for meat and eggs, a steer for beef, hor...
 4.3K - Nov. 2, 2009; scored 249.0 OSAA approves hybrid leagues for sports
Cross-classification hybrids became a reality Monday when the Oregon School Activities Association Executive Board approved the classification and district assignments for the next four-year time block. The Executive Board did not make any changes to...
4.5K - Oct. 27, 2009; scored 249.0 Thefts & mischief
The following are theft and criminal mischief reports from police logs. North Bend Oct. 16, 10:13 a.m., theft was reported in the 2000 block of Virginia Court. Oct. 16, 11:11 a.m., someone stole tail lights off a vehicle parked in the 2500 block of O...
4.9K - Oct. 19, 2009; scored 322.0 Fair colt succumbs to leg-break injury
Two years ago, we decided to breed our mare. We had done research to find exactly the right sire. His name is Buckaroo Bueno Chex, owned by Cabin Oaks Quarter Horses. We took Spirit to Crane Creek Ranch in Roseburg. On March 28, we were blessed with ...
2.4K - Oct. 12, 2009; scored 394.0 OSAA committee releases final proposal
Barring a last-minute switch by the Oregon School Activities Association s Executive Board, the sports leagues involving the South Coast will see little change next year. The final proposal for the OSAA s Classification and Districting Committee this...
3.0K - Oct. 2, 2009; scored 249.0 Thefts and mischief
The following are theft and criminal mischief reports from police logs. Coos Bay Sept. 28, 7:28 a.m., a shoplifter was reported at McKay s Market, 130 N. Cammann St. Police arrested a 30-year-old man on a probation violation. Sept. 28, 9:36 a.m., ill...
4.1K - Sep. 29, 2009; scored 249.0 Thefts and Mischief
The following are theft and criminal mischief reports from police logs. Coos Bay Sept. 11, 6:45 a.m., criminal trespassing was reported on the Central Dock property, 1100 N. Front St. Sept. 11, 10:35 a.m., sexual abuse was reported in the Coos Bay ar...
6.2K - Sep. 14, 2009; scored 445.0 Fire near Los Angeles grows in size
LOS ANGELES A relentless Southern California wildfire raged today with 53 homes up in smoke, thousands more threatened and new rounds of evacuations as towering flames crackled close to foothill neighborhoods in the path of the blaze. Flames plowed...
6.7K - Sep. 1, 2009; scored 249.0 Wine Guys
Mention champagne, and most people think holidays and celebrations. But for a small group of champagne cognoscenti there is always a time and place for the bubbly beverage. We were recently invited to a champagne dinner where the wines of Veuve Clicq...
5.3K - Aug. 25, 2009; scored 249.0 Thefts and Mischief
The following are theft and criminal mischief reports from police logs. Coos Bay Aug. 21, 7:49 a.m., a burglary was reported at Chambers Plumbing Heating Inc., 225 W. Lockhart Ave. Aug. 21, 8:55 a.m., illegal camping was reported at Walmart, 2051 N...
6.3K - Aug. 24, 2009; scored 322.0 No reservations with Blackstone Reserve
Blackstone is one of those behemoth California wine brands that pumps out tons of wine to slake the thirst of parched Americans. Owned by Constellation Brands which also owns wine brands such as Robert Mondavi, Clos du Bois, and beer brands Corona,...
4.8K - Jul. 24, 2009; scored 249.0 WINE GUYS: Why alcohol content is up
Yes, this is the son of the same Robert Pepi whose name graces a very popular producer in California. But he wasn t meeting with us to talk about his namesake winery his family had sold the property and rights to the family name to Kendall-Jackson ...
4.2K - Jul. 16, 2009; scored 249.0 Golf Review: Cedar Bend, twice the fun
OPHIR For a golf course with only nine greens, Cedar Bend Golf Club has a major emphasis on playing 18 holes. The course sets its green fees to encourage going around twice. For adults, nine holes costs $25, but 18 holes is just $...
4.0K - Jul. 3, 2009; scored 373.0 Stimulus money slows traffic on highways
Oh, so you've noticed there are few more cars, trucks, pickups, RVS and motorcycles on the highways these days. OK, a lot more. Here's a rundown of road construction to help you plan your travels through July 10. Coos County Where: U.S. Highway 101 b...
3.6K - Jul. 3, 2009; scored 521.0 Thefts and mischief
The following are theft and criminal mischief reports from area police department logs. Coos Bay June 17, 7:42 a.m., a burglary was reported in the 100 block of South Empire Boulevard. June 17, 9:54 a.m., kids were fighting near the corner of Schonem...
2.9K - Jun. 18, 2009; scored 249.0 Thefts and mischief
The following are theft and criminal mischief reports from area police department logs. North Bend June 10:01 a.m., a theft was reported in the 2600 block of Virginia Avenue. June 12: 10 p.m., a bad check was reported in the 600 block of Virginia Ave...
5.0K - Jun. 15, 2009; scored 249.0 Scene & Heard
Concerts This weekend Diego s Umbrella, Ring Broadway Theater/Shark Bites. Experimental/flamenco/rock. 9 p.m. Saturday. 266-9020, www.myspace.com/waxersvenue . The Freemartins The Mill. Modern rock, pop and funk. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Friday and Sa...
10.1K - May. 8, 2009; scored 322.0 Illegal antler hunters on camera
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) Outlaw shed hunters can no longer depend on the dark of night. From now on, the night will have eyes. Armed with the kind of high-tech surveillance equipment usually associated with international espionage or cinematic whimsy, th...
3.7K - May. 2, 2009; scored 648.0 Warmer weather invites chardonnays
It s popular nowadays to dislike chardonnay. Although not the most widely planted grape variety in the world that title belongs to airen, if you ve ever heard of that chardonnay still enjoys great popularity in this country. Order a white wine in...
5.2K - Apr. 21, 2009; scored 449.0 Staying in business during hard times
When faced with an overabundance of grapes, growers sometimes have to choose between pulling vines or making more wines than can be sold. If you are dependent on winemakers to purchase your grapes, conflicts can easily happen between grower and winem...
5.0K - Apr. 15, 2009; scored 373.0 | 
