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August 17, 1924 --- September 3, 2023
Local lecture provides insights into upcoming eclipse
A solar eclipse is occurring on Saturday, Oct. 14, and Coos County residents are situated along its path.
North Bend hall of fame ceremony is Friday
North Bend will honor its newest hall of fame class Friday night with a ceremony before the team’s football game.
2023 Prefontaine Memorial Run Results
Complete Results
As I See It: Port acquires Coast Guard building
It was 40 years ago last April that a Western World headline told the story of the Port of Bandon's acquisition of the former Coast Guard building (first photo), which it still owns today. "The massive white building that stands…
Employee recognized for 45-years with co-op
Coos Head Food Co-op employees showed gratitude to Deb Krough by celebrating her 45th work anniversary.
As I See It: Bullards Ferry Bridge
It wasn't until I began looking for pictures that showed the Bullards Bridge being opened for a vessel did I learn that the actual name of the bridge is Bullards Ferry Bridge... not just Bullards Bridge.
As I See It: Parking meters in Bandon
The date was Nov. 27, 1952, when the city council considered the use of parking meters to aid traffic in downtown (now Old Town) Bandon.
Sky Show: Oregon to see Annular Solar Eclipse, weather permitting
Several regions in Oregon will provide excellent viewing opportunities for a spectacular celestial event this fall: the upcoming annular solar eclipse Saturday, Oct. 14.
September, 2023 Death Notices
Connie L. Thom, 65, of Coos Bay died September 2, 2023 in Springfield. Arrangements are under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com
Letter: Please join us
The Langlois Lions club will be hosting a yard sale booth at the Dragonfly Farm August 19, Saturday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. This is a multi-family yard sale event hosted by Dragonfly.
As I See It: Basketball makes a move
Who knew that when Coach Vic Adams of North Bend spoke at the fall sports banquet in Bandon in 1941 ... that 25 years later he'd be coaching here. When this photo was taken in December of 1966, Vic, at…
Update: O'Brien Wildfire remains a concern
Update posted at 6 a.m. Aug. 14
As I See It: A new service station
I found a great picture of the original Chappell service station, taken during the Ferry Creek flood in 1940, which occurred not long after the new station opened. Here's what I found in the Dec. 28, 1939, Western World.
Langlois, Port Orford and Pacific High School Year Books now online
Langlois, Port Orford, and Pacific High School Year Books are now online.
This week in Coos County History (copy)
These stories were found in the Marshfield Sun Printing Museum newspaper repository stored in Marshfield High School.
Incumbents win Coos-Curry seats
After a long and often heated election cycle, voters in Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative overwhelmingly voted for no change.
This week in Coos County History
These stories were found in the Marshfield Sun Printing Museum newspaper repository stored in Marshfield High School.
CCEC announces Results of 2023 Board of Directors' Election
Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative (CCEC) held its 85th annual meeting of the members on June 22, 2023, where Tyler C. Pepple, CCEC General Council, made the official announcement of the directors' election results.
This week in Coos County History
These stories were found in the Marshfield Sun Printing Museum newspaper repository stored in Marshfield High School.