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Sam Johnson Named Viking Football Coach Siuslaw High School has chosen its head football coach for the 2019 season. 2014 Siuslaw Graduate Sam Johnson will be heading up the Viking Squad. Johnson played football, baseball and basketball for Siuslaw and has been coaching football as an assistant for the last […]
Siuslaw High School has chosen its head football coach for the 2019 season. 2014 Siuslaw Graduate Sam Johnson will be heading up the Viking Squad. Johnson played football, baseball and basketball for Siuslaw and has been coaching football as an assistant for the last three years. Johnson will join the […]
OSU Players Heap on Kudos Oregon State junior catcher Adley Rutschman and junior left-handed pitcher Jake Mulholland each picked up All-American honors on Wednesday. Rutschman was selected first team by both Perfect Game and the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA). Mulholland, meanwhile, picked up a third team honor by […]
ReVision Florence Updates Beginning Monday the ReVision Florence project will begin work on the east side of Highway 101. New Traffic Controls will be placed along the east side diverting traffic away from the outer northbound parking and driving lanes. Work will take place from Monday through Thursday until work […]
Peace Harbor to Celebrate 30th This summer PeaceHealth, Peace Harbor Hospital will celebrate 30 years. The hospital opened its doors in 1989 and has progressed throughout the years adding services and is currently working on several projects including upgrades to the facility and seismic modifications. The hospital is also being […]
Rannow Makes Senior Cut Ocean Dunes golf professional Bob Rannow has made the cut on the U.S. Senior open. Rannow will be heading to Indiana June 26th -30th to compete. Rannow says he was motivated after watching his daughter give her best efforts this year. ”Sometimes in golf you enter […]
Check Before Burning Although the Spring Burning season is slated to end on Saturday, it is a good idea to check with Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue before initiating a burn. SVFR issues burn permits for Western Lane County. Today’s warmer temperatures and dryer conditions will dry out brush and […]
Rutschman Named Player of the Year Oregon State Beaver catcher Adley Rutschman has been named Baseball America’s Player of the year. Rutschman was recently chosen #1 overall in the MLB draft by the Baltimore Orioles. The Sherwood Oregon native batted .411 this year leading the PAC 12. He also led […]
The Sports Club, the Siuslaw News and Coast Radio Sports congratulate Siuslaw High School junior Hannah Rannow and Mapleton sophomore JJ Neece. Last night at a ceremony at Siuslaw High School the two athletes were named Athletes of the Year for the 2018 and 2019 School year. Rannow capped her season with a state championship in the 1500 meters and a second place finish in the 800 meter. Neece was a three sport athlete and competed in 4 state championship events including the 100 meters, long jump, triple jump and the Javelin. Neece also was a stand-out football player on offense and defense earning a 1st team all league honors as linebacker on defense.
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