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Subject dies following officer Lincoln City woman arrested for child sex abuse involved shooting JEREMY C. RUARK Lincoln County Leader
JEREMY C. RUARK Lincoln County Leader
A multi law enforcement agency investigation is underway following an officer involved shooting in Waldport. Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a disturbance involving a subject firing a rifle from 1015 SE Rolph Court See SHOOTING, page A6
The officer involved shooting took place in the 1000 block of SE Rolph Court in Waldport. (Photo by Jeremy C. Ruark)
A Lincoln City woman and employee with the Lincoln County School District faces criminal charges following her arrest in a child sex abuse investigation. Detectives from Lincoln City Police Department (LCPD) arrested 53-year-old Angela Rose Schafer, of Lincoln City, Nov. 5, on charges related to the See ARREST, page A7
This latest arrest is part of the overall child abuse sexual law enforcement priority for the Lincoln City Police. (Photo by Jeremy C. Ruark)
King Tides rolling in this winter JEREMY C. RUARK Lincoln County Leader
Every winter, tides on the Oregon Coast get higher than other times of the year. They occur when the Moon’s orbit is closest to the Earth, the Earth’s orbit is closest to the Sun, and the Sun, Moon, and Earth are in alignment. This alignment increases their gravitational pull, which affects the tides. The official term is perigean spring tides, otherwise known as King Tides. These tides are quite the sight to see and bring visitors to the coastline to photograph, view, and bask in the amazing power of the ocean, according to the Explore Lincoln City website. During a few days in November, December and January, you will be able to witness the three highest tide sequences of the year.
Commissioners race one of the closest ever By TONY REED and JEREMY RUARK Country Media Inc.
With many votes left to be counted in Lincoln County as of Monday morning, tension was building for two County Commissioner candidates in one of the closest races seen in years. As of 9 a.m. November 11th, commissioner Claire Hall was only 67 votes ahead of challenger Rick Beasley. With a vote count of 12,893 and 12,960, respectively, Hall and Beasley are separated by a margin of only .15 percent, according to the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office website, oregonvotes.gov Hall, a Commissioner since 2005, said Monday that the race is too close to call. “I don’t want to prematurely claim victory,” she said.
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These events can cause flooding, erosion, and impacts
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Those who want to witness the mighty power of the Pacific Ocean are urged to do so from a safe distance. The US Coast Guard warns that sneaker waves are one of the largest weather threats to those on the beach and the deadliest natural hazard on the West Coast. (File photo)
County providing sand bagging stations JEREMY C. RUARK Lincoln County Leader
In a proactive flood prevention and protection effort by Lincoln County, residents have access to three self-serve, public sandbagging stations located in Yachats, Newport, and Lincoln City. If you plan on using the self-serve sandbagging station, remember to bring a shovel. According to a release from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO), The sand is available from mid-October through mid-April and can be
accessed any time of day or night. Community members may gather up to 10 sandbags per household, per season. The sandbag stations are located at 2056 Highway 101 in Yachats, 510 NE Harney Street in Newport, and at 4520 SE Highway 101 in Lincoln City. For mor information, contact Susan Trachsel at strachsel@co.lincoln.or.us, or at 541-270-7095.
1422 N Coast Hwy 101 • Newport • 541-265-7731
JEREMY C. RUARK Lincoln County Leader
As the dust settles following the Nov. 5 General Election and Donald Trump’s return to the White House as President of the United States, what can residents of Lincoln County, those in Oregon, and those across the nation expect? For insight into this, The Lincoln County Leader turns to Dr. Jim Moore, Psephologist and Director of Political Outreach, McCall Center for Civic Engagement Politics and Government International See INSIGHT, page A7
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