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North Bend Main Street announces huge grant for businesses at summer kick-off BY NATE SCHWARTZ Editor
On Tuesday, June 10 the City of North Bend’s Main Street program (NBMS) held a summer kick off beneath the huge North Bend mural to announce their selection for a grant program that will be equally huge for local businesses. The almost $200,000 awarded by Oregon Main Street’s Revitalization Grant (OMSRG) program will help 11 of those businesses with façade upgrades and compliance with ADA accessibility and building codes. “We wanted to give appreciation to the volunteers, program supporters, and member businesses. We wanted to do a summer kick-off to recognize them, and it was a great opportunity to announce our See SUMMER KICK-OFF Continued on Page 3
Coquille Cars and Cops Car Show a success
SWOCC Launches Diesel Mechanic Program to fill workforce gap
The Coquille Police Department is proud to announce that the Cars and Cops Car Show was a huge success! The Car Show took place on Saturday, June 7 th, 2025. We had an amazing turnout and there were 160 cars registered for the event! It was wonderful to see so many families taking advantage of the beautiful weather and gorgeous cars. We are already looking forward to next year’s Car Show! This was our first year with our new Jeep class, See CAR SHOW Continued on Page 5
Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC) is rolling out a new Diesel Mechanic Technology Program this fall. The program will enroll fifteen students fall term, bringing highskill, hands-on training to individuals ready to power up careers in one of the region’s highestdemand trades. Coos Bay business owner Terry Cheyne created the program and brings more than thirtyfive years of experience in diesel technology and shop management. A Marshfield High School graduate and Universal Technical Institute alum, Cheyne returned to Coos Bay in 2016 to launch his successful mechanic business, Cheyne’s Truck & Marine. He’s now ready to turn his focus to teaching. “I plan to structure this program like a job all the way through graduation. Students will learn all aspect of the business, not just turning wrenches,” Cheyne said. The program combines lectures and hands-on lab training to prepare graduates for careers in trucking, maritime, forestry, fleet services, rail and agriculture. Each term will build on skilled learned, increasing in experience and complete truck maintenance and repair. Ultimately, students will earn an Associate of Applied
North 40’s new owner revives closing restaurant Giving back to the community that helped bring it back to life
BY NATE SCHWARTZ Editor
The turn of the year was a rough one for North Forty’s new location. When the Roseburg-based brewery opened their second taproom right on the main thoroughfare of North Bend they missed something essential in the North Bend vibe. With a $19 burger one of the menu’s cheaper options, and difficult-to-source ingredients throughout, it became painfully clear that they misunderstood the working-class ethos of their audience. To the point that
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