Firework Traffic To Get Assistance If you have experienced the fourth of July traffic in Old town following the fireworks celebration, you know it can be a bit strenuous. For the first time in recent history the Florence Police Department and West Lane Fire and EMS will assist in the […]
Author: George Henry
Sandblaster Baseball
After 7 years away from the diamond the Three Rivers Sandblasters have returned for summer baseball in Florence. They’ve already played two double headers; losing at home last Thursday to Roseburg 26-eight and 9-1. The Sandblasters split two games in Coos Bay Saturday afternoon against the South Coos Nooks. Joel […]
Former Ducks Score Spot at Track and Field Championships; More Oregon State Accolades
Former Ducks Score Spot at Track and Field Championships Three former Oregon Ducks have qualified for the 2022 World Athletic Championships to be held in Eugene next month. Devon Allen competes in the 110 meter hurdles and says he is still adjusting to a new starting technique and finished third […]
School Looks to Future of Facilities; Planning Commission; OHA Upholding Choice
School Looks to Future of Facilities The Siuslaw School Board of directors met with the Facility Advisory Committee for a special work session on June 22. Participants discussed ways to clarify and focus the Committee’s upcoming efforts toward building improvement. Board Chair Bob Sneddon remarked that the committee has been […]
Italians Choose Siuslaw for Training; OSU Hall of Fame; Ducks Move in New Direction for Track and Field
Italians Choose Siuslaw for Training Next month’s World Track and Field Championships in Eugene are spilling over into Florence. The championships will be held at Eugene’s Hayward Field July 15th through the 24th . It draws athletes and fans from around the world. Teams don’t just “show up” the day competition […]
Eyesore Removed From Port Mooring; First Citizen Nominations; Protect Your Pets on 4th Celebrations; County Makes New Cabins Available; New COVID-19 Cases
Eyesore Removed From Port Mooring The Creola has been a fixture on the Port of Siuslaw Docks for as long as Administrative Assistant, Kelly Stewart can remember. And, depending upon one’s perspective, it’s been an eyesore OR, generally said with more excitement, “the ghost ship”. Yesterday, the dilapidated 55 foot Chris-Craft […]
Former Duck Coach Named to Hall of Fame; Beaver Athletes Named in Pre-Season Honor
Former Duck Coach Named to Hall of Fame Former Oregon Ducks Men’s Basketball Coach Ernie Kent has been listed as one of this year’s inductees into the school’s 2022 hall of fame. Kent became the winningest coach in program history in his 13 year tenure posting 235 wins and 174 […]
Siuslaw News Scales Back; Tournament Fills Quickly; Aquarium Adds New Features; Hotel Plans Change; Winter Music Festival Lineup Announced
Siuslaw News Scales Back The Siuslaw News has reported that they will soon be returning to a weekly paper beginning in July 6th. Publisher Jenna Bartlett says the move is a consolidation to in part bring more focus to their digital media. “It’s gonna allow us to enhance our digital […]
