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Law enforcement phone scams on the rise in Lincoln County

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office received numerous complaints from citizens after they received phone calls from subjects identifying themselves as law enforcement officers.

Price is right as Bondley’s replacement on School Board

The Lincoln County School District Board of Directors has selected Dave Price to complete the term in Zone 1 vacated by the Sept. 11 resignation of Karen Bondley.

Affordable housing issues confronted at Ridge Apartments ribbon cutting

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.

Federal grant to ‘Step Up’ assistance for mental illness, substance abuse

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.

Committee sought to support transportation of elderly, disabled

Applications to fill vacancies on the Lincoln County Special Transportation Advisory Committee (STAC) are being sought through Oct. 5 by the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners.

Lincoln County Commissioner Thompson resigns from OPAC

Lincoln County Commissioner Terry Thompson has notified the Office of the Governor that he is stepping down from the Ocean Policy Advisory Council (OPAC), effective Sept. 22. Thompson joined OPAC in 2004 and is its longest-serving member.

Lights of Hope to stage addiction, mental health event

Lights of Hope is hosting an event Saturday, Aug. 25, at 5 p.m. at the Port of Toledo, Waterfront Park to raise awareness about mental health, addiction and to share local resources with the public.

Bat tests positive for Rabies – Handle wild animals with care

Public health officials from the State of Oregon and the Lincoln County Health Department confirmed a bat tested positive for rabies by the Oregon State Public Health Laboratory.

County Approves Lease For Veterans Service Center

Last week the Lincoln County Board of commissioners approved a lease between the Curry Family Trust and Lincoln County for property located at on SE Bay Blvd in Newport for a Veterans Services office.

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