Month: May 2018

The Toledo Public Library is proud to announce that is has received a grant from the Pilcrow Foundation’s Children’s Book Project. To qualify for the grant, libraries must be located in a rural area within the 50 United States, have a limited operating budget, have an active children’s department, and raise $200-$400 through a local sponsor. Located more than 25 miles from an urban area (population over 50,000) and serving […]

ECKMAN CREEK ROAD CULVERT REPLACEMENT AND ROAD CLOSURE  (Lincoln County, OR – 5.30.18) Eckman Creek Road Will Be Closed At Mp 1.1 From July 9th To July 30th, 2018.  A project meeting will be held at Waldport City Hall on June 4th, 2018 at 6:00 pm to explain the project, address any concerns and answer questions. A severe winter storm hit the Oregon Coast during December of 2015.  Heavy rainfall […]

City of Toledo Water Quality Report Now Available Online Each year, the City of Toledo provides water customers with the annual water quality report (also known as the consumer confidence report).  The report informs customers how the water quality compares to federal and state drinking water standards.  It provides details on the water source and the quality of the drinking water, and it is required by the Oregon Health Administration. […]

Governor Brown Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Memorial Day (Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today ordered flags lowered to half-staff at all public institutions from sunrise to noon on Monday, May 28 in honor of Memorial Day. Flags should be raised to full-staff from noon to sunset. “This Memorial Day, I hope all Oregonians join me in reflecting on the service our nation's brave men and women […]

Future Ready Oregon initiative brings focus to making homes more attainable for Oregonians (Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today announced five housing pilot projects across the state as part of her Future Ready Oregon initiative. The Workforce Housing Initiative, led by the Governor’s Regional Solutions Cabinet, was designed to form partnerships between local communities, the business sector, and private developers to address the housing shortage for working families in […]

On May 19th, the Port of Toledo’s fleet of Teak Ladies will be sailing up the Yaquina River, from Newport to Toledo.  This is a rare opportunity to see these three sister vessels under sail.  Each of these beautiful, 17 foot, sail boats have been donated to the Port by individual owners for use in the Toledo Community Boathouse program.  According to David West, a Teak Lady Historian and Honorary […]