Author: Bob

Port hears about possible buyers; More than half-century of fire service nearing an end; Lane Metro controversy; Emergency Services standing by.

18 April 2013 Port Commission hears of potential buyers… Port of Siuslaw Commissioners heard about three possible purchasers last night of land in the port’s industrial park between Pacific View and Rhododendron Drive.  Port Manager Bob Forsythe said he’s had contact with one unnamed local business interested in expanding its […]

NW Sports from the AP

Date: 04/18/2013 05:40 AM NW–SportsMinute/422 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press   SEATTLE (AP) – Detroit catcher Brayan Pena held onto Prince Fielder’s relay throw and absorbed a collision with Justin Smoak at home plate for the final out, and the Tigers […]

Rhody preparations underway; Port to talk plan and budget; Gas prices dip; Students learn Edison’s lessons

17 April 2013 Preparations for annual festival underway You can meet the 106th Rhododendron Festival Junior and Senior Courts tomorrow during the monthly Florence Area Chamber of Commerce Noon Forum at Three Rivers Casino. You can also submit your entry for the May 19th Grand Floral parade this week without […]

Track and Field results; Softball falls on the road.

Siuslaw girls finished fourth overall, the boys second, at a Far West League track and field meet yesterday at North Bend.  The Bulldogs swept the top spots in both team standings. Mack Marbas, Matthew Campbell and Mitchell Butler went one-two-three in the boys’ 800.  Marbas with a time of 2:01.53.  […]