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Arby’s, Mod Pizza coming to Coos Bay BY DAVID RUPKALVIS The World
In the coming months, there will be more opportunities for residents of Coos Bay and North Bend to eat out. The city of Coos Bay confirmed last week that Arby’s, Mod Pizza and Starbucks were planning to move into a new development currently being built on Newmark Avenue, at the east side of the Walmart parking lot. Last week, construction crews began removing the parking lot in the area near the Seventh Day
Adventist Church in anticipation of construction beginning for the new businesses. Arby’s and Mod Pizza would bring new dining opportunities into the region, while Starbucks would open a new location in the city. Arby’s is a nationwide fastfood restaurant known mostly for its roast beef sandwiches and curly fries. The closest Arby’s is currently in Roseburg. Mod Pizza is a nationwide pizza chain with a strong presence in the Northwest. Mod Please see COMING, Page A9
Delivery delays keeping North Bend pool closed BY DAVID RUPKALVIS The World
While work is continuing at the North Bend pool, it is likely going to be months before anyone is swimming at the pool again. North Bend Public Works Director Ralph Dunham told the city council the two key components needed to renovate the pool are still months from being delivered. “It’s a good news, bad news scenario,” said Dunham. “Some of the things came in quicker than we expected. As we’re all well aware, some things are not. We now have a schedule that shows our filter for the pool and more importantly the pump for the pool - our filter delivery is Feb. 3 and our pump delivery is April 26, 2023.” Dunham said no one in the city is happy with the pool being closed through April, so they are working to find a pump that can be delivered earlier. “What that being said, I contacted other pump suppliers, and Please see POOL, Page A9
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Acacia Painting of Coos Bay was busy painting the North Bend Municipal Pool last week. The week before, the company swept, chemically cleaned and pressure-washed the pool.
A weekend of fun all around Coos Bay
Top left photo by Brianna Hanson, other photos by David Rupkalvis/The World
A weekend of fun activities came to Coos Bay as the Bay Area Fun Festival and Cruise the Coos marked the unofficial end of the summer season. The Bay Area Fun Festival parade included the North Bend High School marching band, above, along with children eagerly awaiting candy being handed out. The Cruise the Coos event drew big crowds to The Mill Casino before the cars cruised through Coos Bay. Top left, Derrick Jones drives his 1961 Chevy Impala during the cruise. To see more photos, see the Friday edition of The World.
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