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Articles from the October 14, 2013 edition


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  • Legendary Civil War ship came to an ignominious end in Coos Bay

    Oct 14, 2013

    Gussie Telfair By Finn J.D. John On September 25, 1880, an old and battered but sleek steamship drew into the mouth of Coos Bay, at the end of its voyage from Portland. As the vessel churned its way into the bay, it suddenly and definitively veered out of the channel and slammed directly into the bank of the bay, close by Rocky Point — hard aground. All 20 passengers aboard the ship were safely removed from the ship, and barely inconvenienced; after all, the shipwreck had occurred at their destination. The cargo of coal was mostly...

  • From the October 10, 2013 Sheriff’s Report

    Oct 14, 2013

    Excerpts From the October 10, 2013 Sheriff’s Reports Sept. 27: 8:15 AM: Traffic Complaint – Mp. 17, Marcola Rd. Caller is concerned because 2 teenage boys wearing dark clothing and orange vests are holding signs asking drivers to slow down. Caller is concerned they are “not official.” They advised they are slowing traffic down for a truck delivery. Unable to dispatch. Sept. 28: 7:00 AM: Suspicious Conditions – Mp. 4, Camp Creek Rd. Caller saw an older male on foot eastbound with a flashlight trying to flag down passing motorists. In...

  • A short paddle on Scott Lake

    Oct 14, 2013

    McKenzie River Reflections...