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Speech and language disorders common in children
Timely intervention is key to success, stresses Coos County-based expert With speech and language disorders ranking among the most common disabilities that affect children, families are encouraged to learn the signs of these disorders and to seek an evaluation if they have concerns. It’s a timely message that Coos and Curry Counties Speech-language pathologist Voller is sharing for May, which is recognized as National Speech-Language-Hearing Month. “A child’s ability to...
Police: Gold Beach man dies in Hwy 101 crash that impacted roadway for 15 hours
COOS COUNTY, Ore. — Around 4:30 p.m. Monday, Oregon State Police responded to a three-vehicle crash on Highway 101, near milepost 250, in Coos County. Police say a northbound Nissan Frontier driven by Tracy Martin Goforth, 63, of Gold Beach, crossed into the southbound lane for unknown reasons and struck a Toyota Prius driven by Ronald Willam Lyons, 76, of Bandon, head-on.
Coastal Oregon health center fired medical director for blowing whistle, suit claims
In the latest sign of turmoil at the federally funded nonprofit, Dr. Henry Holmes seeks $750,000, saying he was fired for flagging ‘unlawful practices’ to state and federal officials. May 14, 2024. Turmoil continues at a key safety net clinic on Oregon’s south coast, as its former medical...
Hwy 101 reopened 7 miles south of Hwy 42 intersection following crash
COOS COUNTY, Ore. — Oregon Coast Highway (US 101) is closed 7 miles south of the intersection with Hwy 42 (Coos Bay - Roseburg Highway) due to a crash, Oregon Dept. of Transportation reports. "This may be an extended closure," ODOT said around 5 p.m. "Use an alternate route...
The Chamber Minute: From the Desk of Rosey Thomas
In for another Chamber minute, it's Rosey. May has arrived, and that means most of us will be getting our ballots this week, Some important things are on the ballot this year, The Chamber is supporting the Public Safety Levy and hopes the community will too. We NEED a SAFE place to call our own and we NEED a solid Public Safety system, now more than ever. Crime is on the rise and we know we cannot leave things as they currently are. If Coos County doesn’t pass the jail levy then the consequences will cause budget cuts all across...
Two brothers arrested following alleged assault in victim's Lakeside home
LAKESIDE, Ore. – Two brothers who are accused of attacking a Lakeside resident in the victim's home were arrested on Monday evening, according to the Coos County Sheriff’s Office. CCSO officials said that deputies responded at about 10:45 p.m. on May 6 to a report of an assault...
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