Several big-name politicians and community leaders discussed affordable housing issues Friday at a ribbon-cutting ceremony, where the Lincoln City Chamber of Commerce congratulated Northwest Coastal Housing on its recent renovation of The Ridge Apartments.
Lincoln City is no longer warning citizens to avoid water contact at Schooner Creek and Siletz bay as fecal coliform levels have dropped to acceptable levels.
“This building will have a positive impact on generations of softball players to come,” Stuart said. “It will give our program an edge and give us the tools needed to develop some amazing athletes.”
Taft High 7-12 will join Toledo, Waldport, Siletz and Eddyville high schools in the Lincoln County School District’s 2018 GEAR UP College Fair Wednesday, Oct. 24, at the County Fairgrounds in Newport.
The awarding Wednesday of a three-year $745,871 federal grant to the Stepping Up Initiative will help Lincoln County address people’s issues with mental illness and substance abuse problems in the criminal justice system.