Good Wednesday morning. Rain showers today with the high in the low to mid 50s and winds from the South to Southeast at 5-10 mph. More rain showers tonight with lows in the upper 40s and winds light and variable. More rain on Thursday. The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce has a “State of the Bay” program today for the WBC Forum at the Mill. Both Mayors will be in attendance. County elections department gearing up for an election in Bandon. Remember Frontier? They’re part of a merger. With two casinos in the Bay Area, some may want to know there is a new executive director taking over Oregon’s Problem Gambling. Small quake at Cape Mendocino earlier today. Nominees are being sought for the annual Sparky Awards in Oregon. OSU has some money to spend on Reser Stadium and they are taking input on the design possibilities. The World newspaper is on the Sale Block. At least this time it will be an Oregon buyer. Sex abuse charges involving children and teachers in Del Norte Co. Police logs show a female yelling, shoplifter who got in a fight in the parking lot, probation violation, warrant arrest and a female attempted to roll out of Safeway in North Bend with a cart full of food. She didn’t make it. In sports, prep schedules for today for both NBHS & MHS. Prep Booster Clubs meet today. Basketball last night not good for the Bay Area teams on the road. SWOCC on the road tonight to Winchester. Prep girls basketball poll released for this week. And, we have the Beavers football schedule for this Fall. Hope you have a great Wednesday and thank you for reading. . Matt | 
