Monthly Archives: September, 2018
Friday Night Tykes: Flag footballers claim Taft turf their territory
Lincoln City Youth League flag football players took to the turf Friday night at Voris Field as halftime entertainment in Taft High's game against Amity.
NFL not about to sack new roughing-the-passer rule
Over the past decade or so, the NFL has made strides to make the game safer.
Federal communications test set 11:18 a.m. Wednesday
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office would like to inform the general public of a Federal Communications test scheduled for Wednesday at 11:18 and how it may affect you.
DeMello, Orendorff pace Taft; Hindman wins JV race
Taft junior Eli DeMello placed fifth for the boys and junior Brooke Orendorff ninth for the girls Thursday in the Conquer the Hill Invitational cross country meet in Sheridan.
LCSD to unveil new Teaching and Learning Center at open house
The Lincoln County School District hopes to make a splash Wednesday when it unveils its new Teaching and Learning Center.
Coast Guard aircrew medevacs woman off Grand Princess near Newport
A Coast Guard aircrew medically evacuated an ill woman off of a cruise ship transiting 55 miles southwest of Newport, Saturday morning.
Great Oregon ShakeOut welcomes community participation.
Lincoln County Emergency Management is urging citizens and businesses to register and participate in the 2018 Great Oregon ShakeOut.
Constitutional issues over political signs force special Council meeting
The Lincoln City City Council will hold a special meeting Monday, Oct. 1, to vote on a staff recommendation to add a new signage...
Lincoln City Police Crime Log Sept. 21-27
The Lincoln City Police Dispatch Daily Desk Log is a public record of police calls. Homepage will run the log every Friday.
Injury-depleted Tigers host No. 1 Amity in season’s toughest test yet
Just when you thought things couldn’t get much tougher for the Taft High football team.
Tigers start strong, show progress despite volleyball loss at Warrenton
The Taft High volleyball team claimed one set but fell to Warrenton 3-1 Thursday behind a revamped lineup that showed signs of progress as...
Taft boys put clamps on Salem Academy in shutout league soccer win
The Taft High boys soccer team used goals from Alex Del Valle and William Calderon and shutout goalkeeping for a 2-0 victory Thursday over Salem Academy.
Tigers net girls soccer win, remain intent on earning playoff bid
Playing in control from start to finish, the Taft High girls soccer team snapped a six-match winless streak for a 3-0 home league victory over Salem Academy/Crosshill Christian.
Department of Forestry controlled burn today at Cascade Head
Oregon Department of Forestry will execute a controlled natural habitat burn starting at 10 a.m. today at the top of Cascade Head.
Tigers, Delphian play to league boys soccer tie at Voris Field
Photos by Lonnie French There were winners on both ends of the pitch, in Taft coach Ryan Ulini’s estimation, Wednesday as his Tigers and Delphian...
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Cubs (JV) earn stripes in wild win
The Taft High junior varsity football team emerged Monday with a wild 44-40 victory at Amity. The Taft varsity hopes for similar results at 7...
Bomar promoted to sergeant with Lincoln City Police Department
Officer Robert “Bobby” Bomar was sworn in Tuesday as sergeant with the Lincoln City Police Department during a ceremony in the Lincoln City Council Chambers.
Oregon State Police seeking public assistance in sex crime near Waldport
OSP is requesting the public’s assistance in obtaining any information from anyone who might have stayed at or passed through Beachside State Park in Waldport from August 10 through August 12.
Reyes’ early goal helps Taft to 1-1 girls soccer tie with Amity
Taft High freshman Nicole Reyes scored early on an assist from junior Sammy Halferty, and the Tigers overcame an early second-half goal Tuesday to earn a 1-1 home league tie with Amity in girls soccer action.
Is Coach Cristobal to blame for Ducks’ OT loss to Stanford?
Oregon faced off against conference rival Stanford in a top-25 college football showdown that undoubtedly left Duck fans frazzled and flapping their feathers.
League-leading Willamina takes down Tigers in straight sets
First-place Willamina stayed undefeated in league play and left host Taft High looking for its first victory of the season Tuesday.
Fire Prevention Week seeks to douse chances of fire danger
This year's Fire Prevention Week campaign – “Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere” –will launch Oct. 7 to Oct. 13.
City Council opens door to ‘special-special’ homelessness work session
Housing the homeless became the rallying cry Monday night at the regular session of the Lincoln City Council.
Warming Shelter opens arms to funding help following City Council reduction
With winter knocking on the door, the Lincoln City Warming Shelter faces a funding crunch and needs your support in order to continue its valuable work.
PHOTO GALLERY/Taft opens hectic home sports schedule
As if hosting the top-ranked Class 3A football team in the state on Friday isn’t enough, Taft High begins a busy slate of home sports competition Tuesday.
UPDATED: Schooner Creek sewage spill releases 2.1 million gallons
A broken 24-inch pipe was responsible for an estimated 2.1 million gallon sewage spill into Schooner Creek at river mile one.
Mother Nature, Farmers Market produce prize crop of food, crafts
Hundreds of people gathered Sunday beneath sunny skies in the late morning and afternoon hours at the Lincoln City Cultural Center for the annual Farmers and Crafters Market.
Tampa Bay finds early success behind ‘Fitz-Magic’
Tampa Bay came out in Week 1 against the Saints ready to trade blows. The Buccaneers won in what turned out being a shootout, 48-40.
Yamhill-Carlton 28, Taft 25
Yamhill-Carlton won the battle of two teams that share the nickname Tigers