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Woman arrested in Lakeside after stealing pick-up truck
On April 13th, 2024, at 8:26 a.m., the Coos County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a report of a stolen vehicle from Jacobson Way in Lakeside. Deputy S. Starr responded to the area to take the report. During the investigation, a suspect was identified as Sarah B. Davis (44). While in Lakeside, Deputy S. Starr located the stolen vehicle and conducted a traffic stop on it. Sarah B. Davis was inside the vehicle and arrested on the charge of Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle. The pick-up was returned to its owner. Sarah B. Davis (44) was transported to the Coos County Jail on the Unlawful Use of a Motor Vehicle.
Sheriff: Coos Bay man arrested for DUII also had outstanding warrant in Lane County
COOS COUNTY, Ore. — A driving complaint resulted in a man’s arrest on DUII and an outstanding warrant Tuesday, the Coos County Sheriff's Office said. Around 8:45 p.m. Tuesday, a 911 caller reported a vehicle driving recklessly on Highway 42 near mile marker 7, specifically swerving across lanes and exceeding the speed limit.
Local drivers win as Coos Bay Speedway opens
Coos Bay Speedway had its season opener on the NASCAR dirt oval Saturday night. Main event winners were Preston Luckman (America’s Mattress Super Late Models), Wayne Butler (Sportsman Late Models), Toby McIntyre (Three Rivers Casino Street Stocks), Sam Talon (America’s Mattress Mini Outlaws), Don Briggs Sr. (Coos Bay Toyota Hornets) and Max Haga (Junior Stingers). Next up at the speedway is the season opening races on the NHRA drag strip....
Pirates, Tigers shine in Roseburg
Marshfield’s boys and Bandon’s girls both had strong showings in the Roseburg Twilight Invitational on Saturday and North Bend also had a number of high finishers. Marshfield’s boys finished second behind Grants Pass with North Bend fifth. The Pirates were keyed by a pair of wins by Bodey Lutes, who also contributed to wins in both relays with strong times. Bandon’s girls were third behind Grants Pass and Lebanon, with...
Letter: Langlois Lions Club thank you
The Langlois Club would like to recognize all the great people who volunteered to help make our recent chili feed/dessert auction a huge success. Normally, we do not list our own members in thank-you letters, but I think it is worthwhile to do it at least once. Of note, this is not all they did, but helped in set up, take down, etc. Bud vases: Janet Hubel, Chief cook and baker: Esther Donaldson, Assistant to the chef, Rick Linde Cashier: Deanna McDermott and Bob Donaldson, general go-for guy. ...
Letter: I’m voting Drew Farmer for commissioner
It seems to me that many voting Americans from all sides of the aisle are concerned about allowing “career politicians “ to mandate their own agendas and impose those schemes on the rest of us. I have heard from many about their frustrations when voters cast their ballot simply because of name recognition, yet they also complain that those same people continue to allow the status quo to continue. This...
Man arrested at Lakeside McKay’s by Dunes Deputy Patrolling ATV route on quad
On April 12th, 2024, at 2:49 p.m., the Coos County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a report of a man who had previously trespassed from McKay’s in Lakeside, located at 100 N. 8th Street in Lakeside, back on the property. Dunes Deputy M.R. Smith diverted from his duties in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area (ODNRA) to patrol the Lakeside ATV route and attempt to locate the suspect David J. Kehl (60). Deputy M.R. Smith located David at the Lakeside McKay’s. A record check on Mr. Kehl revealed he had a valid outstanding warrant for his arrest. Dispatch confirmed the warrant, and David J. Kehl (60) was placed under arrest. David J. Kehl was transported to the Coos County Jail by Deputy B. Kent, who was operating a patrol vehicle. Mr. Kehl was booked and remains in custody.
As I See It
I love reading the old newspapers to determine what life was like in Bandon decades ago. This story was taken from the August 25, 1911, newspaper, talking about problems encountered when an airplane was brought to Bandon. "The big Manning Bros' Aeroplane which was to fly from the Bandon Ball Park Saturday and Sunday, came in on the Anvil (first picture) yesterday morning, but returned on the same boat last night, for the reason that they could not find space large enough in which to...
NOW PLAYING: AmateurGolf.com 2024 Two Man Links and Father & Son at Bandon Dunes
The AmateurGolf.com Tour is back after two months off with the AmateurGolf.com 2024 Two Man Links and Father & Son at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Bandon, Ore. Established in 2001, the AmateurGolf.com Tour, presented by Callaway, hosts competitive amateur golf events at amazing courses across the country. Past winners of AGC tour events include PGA Tour players, top-ranked collegiate players, and nationally ranked senior and mid-am players.
Coos County woman arrested in Eugene on multiple warrants following traffic stop
EUGENE, Ore. – A 34-year-old Coos County woman was arrested on Sunday night in Eugene following a traffic stop on multiple Coos County warrants and for providing false information to authorities, according to the Oregon State Police. OSP officials said a trooper pulled over Chantelle Christine Mrkonic, 34, of...
Coming up on KEZI 9 News at 4: Coos Bay man arrested on numerous charges; Lane County ice rink seeing renovations
A Coos Bay man was arrested on so many drug and gun charges they can't be succinctly listed. Also, The Lane County Rink Exchange is seeing new renovations. Dylan Robichaud has the weather.
28-year-old man shot after breaking in to Coos Bay home
COOS BAY, Ore. – A North Bend man was shot after breaking into a Coos Bay home early Friday morning. According to the Coos Bay Police Department, David Holmes, 28, broke into a home located in the 700 block of Johnson Avenue just after midnight. At the time of...
Buzz with excitement at Coos Bay's 11th annual Adult Spelling Bee fundraiser
COOS BAY, Ore. — The Coos Bay Public Library is hosting their 11th annual Adult Spelling Bee fundraiser on Saturday, May 4th. Come down to catch the spelling bee buzz!. Starting at 7:00 p.m. the event is happening at Black Market Gourmet, located at 495 Central Avenue, in Coos Bay.
Coastal Career Fair
Calling employers from coastal Lane, Coos, Douglas, and Lincoln counties! The City of Florence joins regional partners in welcoming employers from up to 60 miles away from Florence to attend the Coastal Career Fair on Thursday, April 25, from 10 am to 2 pm at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince Street! This event is free for all participants. Contact OED_LaneRecruiters@employ.oregon.gov or 541-686-7601 (Opt. 2) for more information, or click through to the event page at https://CoastalCareerFair.eventbrite.com. The Coastal Career Fair hopes to provide active job postings and business resources for people in Western Lane County and up and down the Oregon Coast. It is coordinated by Lane Workforce Partnership, Collaborative EDO, and WorkSource Lane with support from the City of Florence and the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce.
Wyden announces four Town Halls in Southern Oregon
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden today announced he will hold in-person town halls in Josephine, Curry, Coos and Douglas counties on April 23-24. Heading into these four town halls, Wyden will have held 1,081 town halls throughout Oregon – including 16 so far this year -- in fulfillment of his pledge to hold at least one town hall each year in each of our state’s 36 counties. “I’ll always keep my...
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