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Pounding Sets Record It was an outpouring of generosity on Saturday for the 19th annual Pounding for the Florence Food share. The Florence community donated 14,572 pounds of food for the local food pantry setting a new record and exceeding the goal set for the year. Wayne Sharpe spent the […]
Beavers Rebound After a loss to Iowa on the hardwood the Oregon Ducks rebounded on the court against 15th ranked Syracuse. The Ducks defeated the Orangemen 80-65 with Bol Bol contributing 26 points to lead the Ducks. Payton Pritchard added 18 and Kenny Wooten dropped in twelve. Beavers Finish Paradise […]
Reaching Out to Fire Victims As the death toll rises and the devastation continues around California due to the wild fires people locally are helping out to send some relief for those who have been displaced. Shannon Fritz of Hillbillys Jams, Jellys and more are using all their proceeds from […]
York Intends to Play for WOU 6 foot Siuslaw high senior volleyball standout Makenzie York has signed a letter of intent to compete for Western Oregon University. The program is currently in transition as it looks for a new head coach. York’s Mother Wendy, says her daughter is excited to […]
North Bend Man Charged With Murder A North Bend man is in custody on charges of murder, attempted murder and assault after he was seen fleeing the scene of a shooting. 54 year old Glen Frank Mason IV has his first court appearance this morning at the Coos County Circuit […]
Ducks Victorious The Oregon Duck Women’s basketball team was victorious last night in Logan Utah. The Ducks were led by Ruthy Hebard with 20 points on the night, Sabrina Ionescu and Erin Boley added 15 and 14 respectively for a 88-58 win over the Big Blue. Beavers Over Arkansas The […]
National Christmas Tree Enroute to DC The Willamette national forest will be supplying the national Christmas Tree that will be displayed in DC. The tree is making its way t here with several stops along the way. It had a stop at the state Capitol yesterday. Stacy Nalley is the […]
High School Basketball Practice is underway for the Siuslaw Viking basketball teams. The first games are set for the end of the month. The Viking Girls will be coached by a new head coach this year as Chad Smith transitions from boys football to the hardwood. Dylan Perry will once […]
The Sports Club, the Siuslaw News and Coast Radio Sports congratulate Brea Blankenship as this week’s Athlete of the Week. Brea’s personal record best of 19:41 flat in the 5000 meter run in the Warner Pacific XC Classic helped propel the Viking Ladies to a first place finish this past weekend trimming 27 seconds from her previous start and 25.5 seconds from her previous personal best.
Honorable Mention goes to Mia Collins who had 10 kills, 9 digs and a block last week’s win against Elmira.
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Join us this Thursday as we catch up with Siuslaw Viking Wrestling Coach, Neil Wartnik.
