Randy Grove, the director of engineering and operations for the Central Lincoln People’s Utility District, has been picked as its general manager. Grove replaces Debra Smith who left last year to become head of Seattle City Light. The PUD’s board selected Grove in a special meeting Jan. 23 after a national search. Central Lincoln PUD […]
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Valentine Day vow renewal offered twice this year
Valentine’s Day is always special at the Little Log Church in Yachats. This year doubly so. For the 24th year, independent minister Mary Crook will perform an annual ceremony of renewal and commitment Thursday, Feb. 14. But this year the group ceremony will be offered twice — at noon and 5:30 p.m. Hundreds of people […]
Whale-watching license plates go on sale Friday
Just in time for whale watching season, a new Oregon license plate with the image of a gray whale mother and her calf will be available at Department of Motor Vehicles offices beginning Friday, Feb. 1. DMV has ordered 10,000 of the specialized plates, the state has announced. The plate will cost $40 to order […]
Samaritan will end home health services
Samaritan Health Services announced Monday, Jan. 28 that it will discontinue its home health services in Lincoln County in March, transitioning patients to Signature Healthcare at Home of Wilsonville. Samaritan will continue to provide hospice services in Lincoln County. Currently the same Samaritan staff handle hospice and home health care. This will change March 1, […]
Friends, families gather at Yachats Lions Club annual crab feed
The first of three seatings at the annual Yachats Lions Club crab feed had a line out the door before its 12:30 p.m. Saturday start. But once inside the Yachats Commons, friends and families started making quick work of hundreds of pounds of crab. Among those eating — and some drinking their own wine […]