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Breaches Cause for Caution? A new survey reveals Oregonians are unwittingly exposing themselves to internet fraud – but the keys to protecting their identities might also be online. The A-A-R-P Oregon report finds more than half of people said they use the same password for more than one online account […]
The Viking girls are on the court tonight in Florence hosting Marshfield in SkyEm volleyball. Games get underway at 6:30 at Siuslaw Highs School. In Mountain West League volleyball the Sailor girls will host the Mohawk Mustangs. Games in Mapleton get underway at 6 o’clock.
Help Write Oregon Laws Oregon’s laws affect you, and they should be written with your input. This is an opportunity for you to participate in crowdsourced lawmaking. As Oregon’s Secretary of State, I work for you. That is why I’m asking for your input as my team drafts law improvement […]
RAIN To Offer Entrepreneurs Help Oregon RAIN, the Regional Accelerator and Innovation Network is beginning a 10 week training program in October and is looking for businesses and entrepreneurs to participate in the program. Matthew Hollander with RAIN says that this is a good opportunity for businesses that have already […]
Mapleton Falls to Triangle Lake In prep volleyball Triangle Lake was victorious over Mapleton last night. The Lakers defeated the Sailors in straight sets 25-12, 25-15, and 25-13. Senior Sailor Erin Michael had 14 serves with 4 aces and 2 kills in the losing effort. Next up for Mapleton the […]
Letter Questions Candidate’s Credentials A group calling themselves the “Concerned Citizens of Florence” drafted a letter claiming that candidate for city council, Maureen Miltenberger had misrepresented herself in her filing for the seat by stating that she was a retired social worker. According to Oregon statutes the term Social Worker […]
AOTW – Evan Moso Congratulations go out to Mapleton senior Evan Moso who excelled in Friday’s 8 man football romp over Glendale in their 66-14 win. Moso had 134 yards on just 3 rushes, had 4 touchdowns, 3 rushing and a 92 yard touchdown pass. He also added 3, two […]
Emergency Situation Sparks Code Changes This evening’s City Council Meeting will likely contain a motion to revamp the city’s code as it relates to illegal camping and emergency declaration. According to the current city code there is very little to prohibit illegal camping. This change, according to Mayor Joe Henry […]
Senior volleyball player Alyssa Richards is this week Athlete of the Week. Alyssa had 10 kills on 19 sets and one dig in the Vikings match against Pleasant Hill on Thursday.
Honorable mention goes to distance runner Kiger Johnson for leading the Viking Cross Country team at the Saxon Invite on Saturday with a time of 17:24.65
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Join us this Thursday as we catch up with Siuslaw Viking Wrestling Coach, Neil Wartnik.
