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Backflow Testing; Master Grants Program; Composting Workshop

Backflow Testing Later this month, the City of Florence will begin its annual testing of residential premise isolation backflow assemblies throughout the city. The testing, which starts April 27, is required under City Code and Oregon Administrative Rules to help protect the public water system. According to city officials, Olson […]

Ducks fall on the road but the Beavers prevailed. Viking Softball and Baseball host double headers today

Taking a Look at Coast Radio Sports… Siuslaw baseball and softball are on the home diamonds this afternoon, each for nonleague double headers against the Elmira Falcons beginning at three.  Two Viking baseball games will be on Coast Radio Sports with the pregame show beginning from Jiggs Dodson Field at […]

Audit of Oregon State Parks shows room for improvement; Elm Park asking for art submissions; Eugene Emeralds looking at Medford; and the Spring Bazaar is tomorrow at the FEC

Secretary of State Audit Faults State Park Documentation An audit report released this week by the Oregon Secretary of State’s office found that the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department needs to conduct more safety inspections and keep better track of its assets.  Katie Gauthier (GOTH-ee-air) is the external relations manager […]

Viking Baseball and Softball rained out; Oregon and Oregon State Baseball on the road for Easter Weekend

Taking a look at Coast Radio Sports Siuslaw baseball and softball had been scheduled for nonleague games in Pleasant Hill against the Billies but were rained out yesterday.  Both teams are slated to be at home Friday for double-headers against Elmira beginning at three PM.  Coast Radio Sports will air […]