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Middle School Seeks Athletic Director Siuslaw Middle School is looking for a new teacher, coach and athletic director following the resignation of Jeromy Graybill. Graybill, who has served in those roles since the 2016-17 school year, has accepted a position at Junction City High School. The district has posted the […]
Morgan Installed as Rotary President The Florence Rotary Club has a new president. Colin Morgan is leading the organization for the 2026–2027 Rotary year, succeeding Jenna Bartlett-Anderson. Morgan begins his term overseeing a club focused on local and international service projects, including student scholarships, youth leadership programs, community initiatives, and […]
Bittle Gets First Shot in NBA Oregon center Nate Bittle is getting his first shot at the NBA after signing with the Toronto Raptors. The Central Point native wrapped up a standout five-year career with the Ducks, averaging nearly 17 points and seven rebounds last season while earning Third Team […]
Chamber Position Opens The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce is looking to fill a key community-facing position following the departure of Visitor Center and Office Support Manager Lisa Brandow, who has accepted a new career opportunity. Chamber President and CEO Bettina Hannigan says the position plays an important role in […]
Eugene-Spokane Split Series The Eugene Emeralds closed the first half with a 9-5 win over Spokane Sunday at PK Park, earning a split of the six-game series. Lisbel Diaz hit 2 home runs and drove in 4 runs, while Zander Darby and Jakob Christian also went deep. Luis De La […]
Oregon’s Drought Oregon’s drought is expected to continue through summer and into fall, with experts warning that above-average temperatures are increasing wildfire risk and straining water supplies. National Integrated Drought Information System coordinator Jason Gerlich says dry conditions and a severe snow drought are compounding the problem. Nineteen of Oregon’s […]
Ems Fall Behind The Eugene Emeralds fell to Spokane 4-1 Thursday night, giving the Indians a one-game lead in the series. Jakob Christian drove in the Ems’ only run, while starter Jacob Bresnahan struck out a career-high 11 over 6 innings. Spokane scored 3 times in the eighth to secure […]
Crash Closes Eastbound 126 A head-on crash on Highway 126 near Tiernan shut down the eastbound lane for several hours Thursday afternoon. Witnesses told authorities a late-model SUV traveling westbound slowly crossed the centerline near milepost 7 and struck an RV heading east. The RV driver reportedly tried to avoid […]
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