Author: Calista

Covid – Father’s Day and Juneteenth Festivities – 4th of July Preview

More than two years into the pandemic, amid summer travel and looser behavioral restrictions, COVID-19 continues to circulate in our communities, as well as a surprising summer surge in other viruses more commonly seen in fall and winter, including influenza and other respiratory viruses. Physicians are seeing an increase in […]

Siuslaw Hires Assistant Soccer Coach – 2022 Oregon Athletic Hall Of Fame Inductees Named

Nyra Campbell has been hired as the Assistant Coach for Siuslaw Boys Soccer. Campbell, who has been with the team since its inaugural season, is an invaluable member of the coaching staff, according to Head Coach Londi Tomaro. Coach Tomaro said “She is passionate about helping players improve their technique […]

Chainsaw Championships in Reedsdport – SAT Address Housing – Summer School is Upcoming

The air in Old Town Reedsport will be buzzing this weekend as chainsaw sculpting artist converge on the Umpqua waterfront for the 2022 Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Carving Championships. 33 Carvers are participating this year according to Phyllis Devers for the Reedsport / Winchester Bay Chamber of commerce. “This year because […]

Local Athletes At The Nike Outdoor Nationals

The track and field season for two Siuslaw athletes continues this weekend.  Camp Lacouture and Kyle Hughes have been invited to compete at the Nike Outdoor Nationals this weekend.  Lacouture actually graduated last week and Hughes will begin his senior year in the fall.  They are in the “Emerging Elite Division” and will […]

Rust Re-enters the Political Arena – Gas Prices – Schools Out

Jerry Rust running for House District 9 Jerry Rust announced yesterday that he will be campaigning as the Democratic nominee throughout House District 9 from now until November.   Rust, a previous Lane County Commissioner from 1977-1997,  said he is running because people want and deserve a choice, and he believes that he […]

Chief Turner Honored – Covid Numbers Up – Candidates Announce for Council – Signs Recognize Seniors

A memorial service for Florence Police Chief and Former Lane County Sheriff, Tom Turner, will be this afternoon at First Baptist Church in Eugene at 1:00pm. Turner gave his communities over 40 years of service with the Eugene and Florence Police Departments, as well as the Lane County Sheriff’s Office. […]