Thursday, April 25, 2024

Features

Senior Russo hurls, hurdles, shoots, spikes way into Taft sports lore

No matter where you looked on the hardwood floors and playing fields at Taft High over the past several seasons, you were virtually certain to find Savannah Russo leading the way.

POSITIVE CONNECTION: Coulter-Danneker battery puts charge into Tigers’ playoff hopes

As battery mates go, few are as powerfully charged and well connected as Taft High juniors Emma Coulter and Hailee Danneker.

Converted convict turns life around as Lil Sambos cook

John Branum has gone from making headlines in the local police log to making one of the best crab omelets on the Oregon Coast.

Taft’s Knott pins future on new wrestling program at Corban University

Whether taking down an opponent on the mat or turning two on the diamond, senior Taft High multisport star Cody Knott loves challenges. He'll...

Taft senior track star Jin sprints to stint as Naval Academy midshipman

It will be “Anchors Aweigh” in more ways than one this week when Taft High senior David Jin hurdles his way into the Class 3A Special District 2 Track and Field Championships in Dayton.

Lincoln City Youth League swings into action at Kirtsis

The ball fields at Kirtsis Park were bustling with Lincoln City Youth League players of various ages Saturday as scores of parents watched and rooted on teams and cringed as foul balls flew toward cars.

Taft senior sports star Fisher stands tall on field, in life

It didn’t take the first-inning grand slam that launched his team to a 17-0 victory over Clatskanie on Tuesday to garner attention for Taft High center fielder Tyee Fisher. At 6-feet, 5 inches, he’s always stood head and shoulders above his class.

Local video shop delivers critical hit to Lincoln City gamers

Video enthusiasts can beat the game with Stephen and Cassaundra Coleman at the controls. With more than 14,000 video games and DVDs to choose from,...

Newport pediatric dentist opens wide for area youth

Pediatric Dental Associates opened an office in Newport last November to fill a need for Lincoln County kids who require extensive or special dental work.

Iconic Lincoln City restaurant king of the ‘Hilltop’ again

Hilltop Inn Family Dining in Lincoln City has reopened its doors with a soft opening under new ownership with some improvements and virtually the same menu ahead of a grand opening two weeks from now.