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Motorcycle Death (update) The Florence Police have released the preliminary investigative report from Saturday’s motorcycle fatality on Highway 126. According to the report a motorcycle, operated by 20 year old Ghage Robinette of North Bend was traveling east bound on highway 126 when it collided with the front of an […]
Vikings Overpower Harrisburg Senior Viking football player Ian Sissel was dominant on both sides of the ball on Saturday as the Vikings dominated the Harrisburg Eagles 47-7. Sissel had three touchdowns on offense and added an interception and batted down a pass. Victor Ayala had an interception for a touchdown. […]
Girls Soccer Viking Girls Soccer was on the field against Elmira. Keira Johnson had 4 shots on goal after being thrown to the ground by an Elmira player. The Vikings had 10 shots on goal and goalie Nyx Harklerode had 22 saves. Despite their efforts the Vikings fell 7-0. Viking […]
Fire Season Wildfire season in Oregon will soon be coming to a close, but dangers are still out there. Lane County Emergency Manager Patence Winningham says there is still a threat. Even in Western Lane County. “Wildfire could be a threat along along the coast as well. The Sweet Creek […]
Viking Soccer It was a tough battle for the Siuslaw Viking Boys Soccer team. The Vikings traveled to Adair Village north of Corvallis to face Santiam Christian. The Eagles and Vikings were scoreless though the first half. Derrick Vanduch had 10 saves in the half. The Eagles held the Viks […]
The Siuslaw Viking girls held off Elmira last night at Glen Butler court. The Vikings defeated the Falcons in straight sets. The Mapleton Sailor girls were also on the court last night and lost in straight sets to Siletz. Sophomore Morgan Milbrett had 5 aces and 4 kills and […]
Be Ready For Winter September is Disaster Preparedness Month. As we make the transition from Summer to the Fall and Winter, it’s a good time to check your “storm” supplies. Lane County Emergency Manager Patence (patience) Winningham says by paying a little attention now, it could make it a little […]
Housing Housing shortages continue to be a problem for Florence, but the City of Florence is working on ways to solve the shortage through Florence HIP, the Housing Implementation Project. Opportunities for housing and particularly affordable housing is slim in the area and the City is looking for a chance […]
