New Coaches Hired Siuslaw High School Athletic Director Chris Johnson has disclosed the name of the new Head Baseball coach for the Siuslaw Vikings. Alumnus and Florence native Derek Wells has been selected from the candidates. Wells was a former Siuslaw baseball standout, during his time at Siuslaw he was […]
Author: George Henry
Superintendent Reviews Assessment Numbers; Peace Harbor CAO to Take on Additional Responsibilities; Oregon Climate Smart Award
Superintendent Reviews Assessment Numbers The release of last spring’s State Assessment test scores by the Oregon Department of Education painted a discouraging picture. But, says Siuslaw Superintendent of Schools Andy Grzeskowiak, on closer analysis they do show improvement in outcomes for area students. He says by comparing how the same […]
Wells Named Viking Varsity Baseball Head Coach
Siuslaw High School Athletic Director Chris Johnson has disclosed the name of the new Head Baseball coach for the Siuslaw Vikings. Alumnus and Florence native Derek Wells has been selected from the candidates. Wells was a former Siuslaw baseball standout. During his time at Siuslaw he was named Far West […]
Domestic Violence “severe” in Florence area; City of Florence; Long-Term Services and Support Scorecard
Domestic Violence “severe” in Florence area The observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month began over the weekend in Florence when Siuslaw Outreach Services held a “silent march” through Old Town. Most of the participants wore purple or purple ribbons as they silently walked from Veteran’s Memorial Park to the Boardwalk […]
Viking Volleyball Takes Tournament; Vikings Over Creswell; Mapleton Volleyball; Ducks and Beavers Score Wins
Viking Volleyball Takes Tournament Siuslaw Viking Volleyball made a clean sweep of their opponents on Saturday at the Junction City Tournament. up first for the Vikings was Gladstone, followed by Newport and then Junction City. The Vikings did not give up a set for the entire tournament. Over the 6 […]
Viking Soccer Victory; Viking Football; Volleyball; College Football
Viking Soccer Victory Siuslaw Viking Soccer was Victorious over Pleasant Hill last night. The Vikings scored one goal in the first half after a collision between the Pleasant Hill goalie and Charles Nelson. Camden Linton took advantage of the open net to score the goal. The Vikings would score two […]
Wood Cutting Permits; Coastbusters Walk; Pulse Point; Vintage Trailer Rally; Rhody Logo Contest
Wood Cutting Permits The US Forest Service will soon be issuing permits for wood cutting in the Siuslaw National Forest. Commercial and personal use permits will be offered beginning on Monday, October 2nd. At the Central Coast ranger station in Reedsport and in Waldport. Personal use permits will be offered […]
Sailor Volleyball; Schedule
Sailor Volleyball The Mapleton Sailors volleyball team had two matches against McKenzie last night and the sailors came out on top in both in straight sets 25-12,25-18, and 25-21 in the first match and 25-21, 25-15 and 25-13. Stats for individual player were not readily available. Junior Morgan Milbrett had […]




