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Local shop owner stops window smashing spree BY NATE SCHWARTZ Editor
While going through what seemed to be a mental episode, a transient man smashed multiple windows in downtown Coos Bay, including one here at The World. The man, armed with a brick and an obvious paranoia, was quickly arrested by the Coos Bay Police Department after multiple callers reported the behavior. The man hit the Coastal Sotheby’s office window on the corner of Anderson Avenue and 2nd St, continued down Anderson to The World office, and failed an attempt to shatter a Katrina Kathleen Home Decor window at the intersection with Broadway. The man was in clear mental distress, and before throwing
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Frazier’s Bakery changes hands after 45 years BY NATE SCHWARTZ Editor
A Coquille institution held a retirement party for its owners on Saturday the 28th, where Skip and Carolyn Frazier were recognized for 45 years of service to the town. The couple acquired Oiler’s Coquille Bakery back in October of 1979 and under their ownership, turned it into a fixture of the community. Famous for fresh-made donuts, delicious deserts, and home-style sandwiches, the bakery has been a morning and afternoon meeting spot for locals of all ages. Offering custom orders and catering for any occasion, Frazier’s was also known to donate custom cakes for a number of local causes and events. Skip Frazier was a baker
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Southern Coos Hospital unveils master facilities planning initiative The Southern Coos Health District and Southern Coos Health Foundation are building a blueprint for Bandon’s future BANDON - Southern Coos Health Foundation (SCHF) and Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center (SCHHC) are thrilled to announce the receipt of a
transformative gift from the Bandon Dunes Charitable Foundation that will allow SCHF and SCHHC to launch our joint Master Facilities Planning (MFP) initiative. Due to the generosity of the Bandon Dunes Charitable Foundation, the hospital will embark on a comprehensive and collaborative project designed to address the growing healthcare needs
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of the southern Oregon coast while ensuring sustainable growth and enhanced service delivery for the community. For years, SCHF and SCHHC have benefited from the generous support of the Bandon Dunes Charitable Foundation and The Keiser Family’s Charitable Giving. This partnership has fostered critical programs, including the Bandon School District
School Nurse Program, the Living & Aging Well initiative, and expanded healthcare access through the Multi-Specialty Clinic. Building on this strong foundation, the MFP initiative represents the next step in SCHHC’s strategic vision to improve healthcare access, quality, and infrastructure. A central focus for the MFP initiative is to work closely with the hospital’s community
partners, such as the Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, the City of Bandon, Bandon School District, Coast Community Health Center, as well as local businesses and developers, to develop a durable and effective plan that benefits all of Bandon and the surrounding communities.
has experienced a surge in patient volume and increasing demand for specialized services. The MFP initiative will provide a detailed roadmap to guide future growth, ensuring facilities and resources align with the evolving needs of the community. Key elements of the
Expanding Healthcare Services for the Future In recent years, SCHHC
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