Local News, Sports and Everything Florence
The 18-and-five Oregon State Baseball squad begins a three-game series at home in Corvallis this afternoon against the Mercer University Bears. The Division I powerhouse from Macon, Georgia has won nine of their last eleven games and are 21-and-4 on the season. Oregon State is 18-and-5 overall and the Beavers […]
A man arrested earlier this month in Florence, when police served a search warrant at a 12th street address, has been released from the Lane County Jail without any formal charges in the matter. 35-year-old Jason Scott Sprinkle was arrested along with two others March 4th during a joint Lane […]
Siuslaw Baseball Siuslaw baseball picked up a doubleheader sweep over Bandon on Wednesday, winning 10-6 and 12-4 in nonleague play. The Vikings used big sixth-inning rallies in both games, scoring 7 runs in the opener and 8 in the second game. Zak Nilles earned the win in relief in game […]
No Kings Protest A nationwide day of action is set for Saturday, March 28, with a local rally planned in Florence. Organizers say the “No Kings” event will take place from 1 to 2 p.m. along the east side of Highway 101, from the Highway 101 and 126 intersection to […]
Beavers Roll Over #12 USC Bryce Hubbard hit a two-run homer in the first inning and Oregon State never looked back in a 12-4 win over 12th-ranked USC Tuesday at Dedeaux Field. The 16th-ranked Beavers jumped out to a 9-0 lead by the fourth inning, with Easton Talt driving in […]
Sheriff Shares Staffing Needs The Lane County Sheriff’s Office says staffing shortages are pushing the local public safety system to a breaking point. Sheriff Carl Wilkerson says a county task force has identified three critical needs: more staffing for the district attorney’s office, increased rural patrol coverage, and keeping the […]
Consumer Debt Consumer advocates say rising prices and high interest rates are leaving many Americans, including here on the Oregon Coast, struggling with growing credit card debt. A new analysis finds more than 40% of U.S. adults are unable to pay off their balances each month, as interest rates have […]
Athlete of the Week The Sports Club and Coast Radio Sports Congratulate senior Siuslaw track and field stand out Will Johnson as this week’s Athlete of the Week. At last week’s Siuslaw Icebreaker Johnson broke a 47 year old school record in the Triple Jump at 46 feet 4 inches. […]
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