The Coos County Sheriff’s Office has a mandatory minimum of two patrol deputy sheriffs per shift to cover the 1,806 square miles and 28,175 residents.

Chess expanding in Coos County March 25th, 48 chess players from all over the country and one adult from Washington, competed in the Coquille “There be Dragons” Chess Tournament. Dragon stauettes were the prizes. Many players were preparing for upcoming…

The realization that I can copy photos out of my original Western World newspapers, and that they print well as evidenced by the photo of the Coast Guard station last week, has opened up a whole new avenue for me…

The Langlois Lions Club is hosting an event: “ Rockin in Langlois,” a small-town fair for rock aficionados and beach lovers on Saturday, April 15, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Lions Club, 48136 Floras Lake Loop.

ODOT: SW Oregon: US 101, MP 282. All lanes are closed six miles north of Langlois for a crash. Expect delays and use caution when selecting alternate routes due to weather conditions. More Info Here

The public is invited to an afternoon tea and English Country Dance at the Langlois Cheese Factory Sunday, March 26, from 4-6 p.m. The special event will feature live music by the Summer Wind Quintet, a wonderful local band. Lessons…

The Langlois Lions Club is hosting a benefit Spaghetti Feed and Dessert Auction on Saturday, March 25, from 5 – 7 p.m. A dessert auction is at 5: 45 pm. The event is located at the Lions Club: 48136 Floras…

One of Bandon's most historic buildings, commonly referred to as the Breuer Building, has managed to survive four fires, and today is a beautiful vacation rental at the west end of First Street.

A south coast musical tradition is re-surfacing this month! Originally started by mando-cello player George Shook at the Knight of Cups Coffee House in Coos Bay, the celebration of Johann Sebastian Bach's birthday has been occurring in various locations around…

The first picture I am sharing this week was taken in 1958 of Leona (Mrs. Ralph) Swenston's kindergarten class, when they attended the school at the new kindergarten building on Ninth Street. Today that is the district office.

Cecil E. Johnson, 84, of Coos Bay died March 1, 2023 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

The South Coast Folk Society is pleased to announce that the premier Pacific Northwest folk dance band, Kef, will be making a special appearance in Florence on Friday evening February 17, and In Langlois on Saturday evening February 18.

March 28, 1935 – January 26, 2023

David J. Goddard, 73, of Langlois, died January 9, 2023 in Langlois. Arrangements are under the direction of Amling Schroeder Funeral Service, Bandon.

The public is invited to the Southern Coos Health Foundation's Quarterly Art Show opening reception from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, at Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center, 900 11th St. SE.

Deborah A. Kennedy, 49, of Coos Bay died June 17, 2022 in Coos Bay. Cremation rites were under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

June 1, 1942 – December 13, 2022

These stories were found in the Marshfield Sun Printing Museum newspaper repository stored in Marshfield High School.

The public is invited to an Afternoon Tea and English Country Dance at the Langlois Cheese Factory this Sunday, December 11, from 4-6PM. This free event will feature live music by the Summer Wind Quintet, and dance lessons and calling…