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Rannow and Rendon-Padilla Win State Titles…More to come? In the 4A state Championships in Gresham Hannah Rannow has onca again become a state champion, but this time in the 3000 meter race. Hannah came from behind in the final lap to win with a personal record time of 10:14.30. She […]
Vikings Receive Sky-Em All League Honors Several members of the Siuslaw Viking’s Baseball and Softball teams have received honors. Sky-Em All League players include Gabe Simington 2nd Team Pitching, Jared Northrup 2nd Team Infield and Elijah Blankenship Honorable Mention Catcher, Zach Stinger, Honorable Mention infield and Caleb Henessee, Honorable Mention […]
$20,000 Grant Awarded Public Arts Committee The Oregon Community Foundation has selected Florence to be the recipient of a $20,000 grant from the Irene Gerlinger Swindell fund. The grant was applied for by the Public Arts Committee as part of their ongoing efforts to fund public art in Florence. PAC […]
Coronation Kicks Off 112th Rhododendron Festival Excitement filled the air last night as the beginning of the 112th Rhododendron Festival kicked off with the crowning of the King of the coast and Queen Rhododendron. The crowd was wild as the announcements were made by Siuslaw News’ Ned Hickson. (Ned Hickson) […]
Voogd Asks For Hall of Fame Extension 2019 hall of fame inductee, Ben Voogd has asked the committee to postpone his induction for a year. Voogd is currently working as an assistant coach for the Chinese National Basketball team and would be unable to attend the induction ceremony. Siuslaw Athletic […]
New Urgent Care Planned McKenzie Primary Care Associates has been acquired by Nova Health. Nova health has been operating in Lane County and Roseburg over the past decade with several facilities under the names of Eugene Urgent Care, Roseburg Urgent Care, Prime Care Partners and Atlas Physical Therapy. The addition […]
Beavers Pull Out Win The Oregon State Beavers were at home last night for non conference baseball. OSU hosted Portland State. Portland took a 3-1 lead in the top of the third inning. In the bottom of the 7th inning with bases loaded r edshirt sophomore George Mendazona smacked a […]
Click It or Ticket The Florence Police Department will be participating in a statewide Click it or Ticket enforcement push beginning next Monday and going through the Memorial Day Weekend. In partnership with other county and state agencies the Florence Police want to ensure the message of driver safety through […]
The Sports Club, the Siuslaw News and Coast Radio Sports congratulate sophomore track and field standout Andrea Osbon as this week's Athlete of the Week. Andrea excelled in this past weekend's district 4A championships with wins in both the Shot Put (37-10) and the Discus (104.7) as well as finishing third in the Javelin with a personal record 100-3. She will now compete in the State 4A Championships with two finals on Saturday at Mount Hood Community College in Gresham.
Honorable Mention goes to junior Softball player Nina Aaron for her prowess on both the mound and in the batter's box leading the Vikings to 2 wins in their season wrap up with Marshfield on Friday.
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Join us this Thursday as we catch up with Siuslaw Viking Wrestling Coach, Neil Wartnik.
