Hockey greats join Hall of Fame
TORONTO Steve Yzerman has one regret when looking back on his Hall of Fame career: He wishes he didn t return to ice four years ago after the NHL lockout. I really debated should I come back, is this the right thing or not? the former Red Wings ca...
 3.4K - Nov. 10, 2009; scored 56.0 Every day is Veterans Day
To the family, friends and comrades, we carry memories of the fallen with us every day of our lives. Veteren s Day should be the day that we take those memories out and dust them off so that others may see what a friend and hero the fallen was. Willi...
0.4K - Nov. 10, 2009; scored 56.0 Navajo Code Talkers will take their place in NYC vet parade
NEW YORK The famed Navajo Code Talkers, the elite Marine unit whose unbreakable code stymied the Japanese in World War II, fear their legacy will die with them. Only about 50 of the 400 Code Talkers are believed to be still alive, most living in t...
5.7K - Nov. 10, 2009; scored 288.0 Events planned for Veterans Day
Local organizations are planning events Wednesday to honor vets on Veterans Day. Here s a look: Coos Bay At 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, the Eagles Lodge, 568 S. Second St., will provide a free dinner for all veterans and their spouses. The guest speaker wil...
0.9K - Nov. 10, 2009; scored 371.0 Barbara Jean James
A viewing will be held for Barbara Barb Jean James, 79, of Bandon, from 1 to 5 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 12, at Amling Schroeder Funeral Home in Bandon. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14, at the IOOF Cemetery in Bandon. A cel...
2.5K - Nov. 10, 2009; scored 56.0 HEALTHY LIVING
TOPS No. 1135 9:45 a.m., Wednesdays, Madison Street Community Church, 417 Madison St., Coos Bay. (269-5488) Blood Pressure and Diabetes Clinic 10 a.m. to noon, second Wednesday, Winchester Bay Community Center. Blood pressure checks 10:30 a.m...
1.4K - Nov. 10, 2009; scored 112.0 Coming Soon
Arranging flowers The North Bend Garden Club will be holding a workshop for making dried/artificial flower arrangements and wreaths at noon, Wednesday. This workshop is in preparation for the Christmas sale, the major fundraising effort of the year, ...
0.9K - Nov. 10, 2009; scored 56.0 Army vet faked injury to avoid Iraq deployment
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) An Army veteran admitted in federal court Friday to plotting with his wife to bilk the U.S. government by faking paralysis after a car wreck to get disability benefits and avoid being deployed to Iraq. Jeffrey Rush, 27, al...
3.1K - Nov. 7, 2009; scored 88.0 New Multnomah Co., Ore., sheriff sworn in
PORTLAND (AP) Multnomah County has sworn in a new sheriff to replace one forced to resign. It s the second time in 16 months that s happened. Twenty-year sheriff s office veteran Lt. Dan Staton took the oath as sheriff on Thursday. Bob Skipper name...
0.9K - Nov. 6, 2009; scored 56.0 Exhibit will honor veterans' service
The Bandon Historical Society Museum will offer veteran talks Saturday and an exhibit in honor of Veterans Day. The event will run from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, at the museum, 270 Fillmore and U.S. Highway 101 (by the downtown streetlight). Several...
0.9K - Nov. 6, 2009; scored 672.0 COMING SOON
Today Coast Guard honors veterans at parade Representatives of the Siuslaw Station of the U.S. Coast Guard will be the grand marshall of the Veteran s Day Parade in Florence and will host an open house at the U.S. Coast Guard Station in Florence foll...
2.2K - Nov. 6, 2009; scored 88.0 Kid QBs shine in Pac-10
Back at the start of the season, some wondered where the Pac-10 s quarterbacks had gone. Aside from Washington s Jake Locker, the league seemed void of what had once been its trademark. In fact, it appeared the conference overall was going to be in t...
4.6K - Nov. 5, 2009; scored 56.0 Hold onto your hat - a storm's coming
Batten down the hatches and check those mooring lines. Head to Shore Acres State Park, not the beaches, to watch the big surf rolling in. Forecasters say a big storm s on the way. On Wednesday, they were busy sending out notices: There s a high wind ...
2.6K - Nov. 5, 2009; scored 56.0 Museum will host Veterans Day program
The Bandon Historical Society Museum will offer veteran talks and an exhibit in honor of Veterans Day. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the museum, 270 Fillmore and U.S. Highway 101 (by the downtown streetlight). Several veterans will tal...
1.4K - Nov. 5, 2009; scored 336.0 Veteran aces face off in Game 6 of Series
NEW YORK Andy Pettitte against Pedro Martinez, with the Yankees one win from ecstasy. Now that s a World Series matchup worth talking about. Still stalking that elusive 27th championship, New York turns to Pettitte once again in Game 6 tonight, hop...
5.7K - Nov. 4, 2009; scored 56.0 Vikings eye two cross country crowns
Siuslaw has built a tradition as one of the best cross country schools in the state under veteran coach Chris Johnson. But in the past few years, the girls have been taking most of the headlines. The Vikings are taking aim at their sixth straight Cla...
4.5K - Nov. 4, 2009; scored 112.0 College needs to first solve crimes
This is about the article concerning smokers (The World, Oct. 28) College May Snuff out Smokers. Why? This is still the United States of America and we should still have some rights left, without having intimidation hanging over our heads. Nonsmoke...
2.5K - Nov. 4, 2009; scored 88.0 Hurdles remain for health care bill
WASHINGTON Just a few unsolved problems and one final sales job stand between House Democratic leaders and a landmark vote on a remake of the nation s health care system. Unfortunately for the Democrats, the unresolved issues are among the most...
4.4K - Nov. 3, 2009; scored 56.0 CLUB NOTES
The Coos Bay Kiwanis Club noon, Wednesdays, Red Lion Hotel, 1313 N. Bayshore Drive, Coos Bay (888-5498, 267-3121) The Coos Bay Garden Club 1 p.m., first Wednesday, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1290 Thompson Road, Coos Bay. (888-4748) The Bay Are...
2.3K - Nov. 3, 2009; scored 112.0 Hight nears first Funny Car season championship
LAS VEGAS Robert Hight closed in on his first Funny Car season championship, racing to his third victory of the season Sunday at the NHRA Las Vegas Nationals. Hight beat second-place teammate Ashley Force Hood in the first round of eliminations, th...
2.3K - Nov. 2, 2009; scored 56.0 | 
