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North Spit Docks Removed for Winter, Nov. 3

On Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) removed the docks from the water at the North Spit Boat Ramp.  The agency stores the docks on dry ground during the winter months to prevent storm...
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Coos Co. Airport Dist., Nov. 3

Coos Co. Airport District This is to notify you that the Board of Commissioners of the Coos County Airport District will hold a Special Board Meeting on Thursday, November 3, 2016, at 7:30 a.m. This meeting wi...
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Tsunami Safe Training, Nov. 3

With winter holidays fast approaching and a time when many people are visiting the Oregon coast, it's important to know tsunami safety. To that end, the Oregon Office of Emergency Management (OEM) offers "Tsuna...
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Burglar, Nov. 2

News release from the Coos Co. Sheriff's Office.  On October 31, 2016, at about 6:13 AM, a deputy from the Coos County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to 1200 Rainbow Drive in Lakeside in response to a report o...
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Meth, Nov. 2

News release Coos Co. Sheriff's Office.  On October 31, 2016, at about 1339 hours, Deputies stopped a vehicle on Highway 101 near Shinglehouse Road. The stop was for an un-signaled lane change, but it was also ...
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Reckless Driving, Nov. 2

News release Coos Co. Sheriff's Office.  On November 1, 2016, at approximately 0122 hours, while Coos County Deputies were conducting patrol checks in the Lakeside area they observed a white sports car driving ...
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Master Gardener training course, Nov. 2

Master Gardeners are volunteer educators who share safe, effective gardening practices with the community through Plant Clinics, garden seminars and involvement in plant sales and community booths. Training for...
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WBC Forum, Nov. 2

The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce hold its Wednesday Business Connection (WBC) Forum on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 11:30 a.m. in the Salmon Room of the Mill Casino/Hotel/RV Park in North Bend.  According to the Chamber’...
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CB Volunteer Committee Openings, Nov. 2

The City of Coos Bay is seeking volunteers to fill positions on the Budget Committee, Design Assistance Team, Parks Commission, and the Coos Bay/North Bend Water Board.  Applications are available from the City...
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Treat All Downed Lines As Live, Nov. 2

In the movies, electric wires snap like crazy snakes and give off iridescent sparks. But in real life, they often just lay there dull, silent--and deadly. "We've had instances lately along the Coos River road w...