Proposed Charter School Public Hearing A public hearing on a proposed charter school for the Florence area has prompted the Siuslaw School Board to move this week’s meeting. Board meetings, on the second Wednesday of each month, are typically held in the board room at the district office at Oak […]
Author: George Henry
Rhododendron Festival; Budget Season; SOS Golf Tourney; Farmer’s Market; Local Artists Featured at Visitor’s Center
Rhododendron Festival As the month of May progresses the city is preparing for an onslaught of visitors for the 116th annual Rhododendron Festival that features a carnival, car show, 5k and 10k runs, street vendor fair, car cruise, art and a parade. City Hall has a full slate of meetings […]
Viking Split Double-Header; Viking Track and Field; College Baseball
Viking Split Double-Header The Siuslaw Vikings split a pair of games on Friday with the Sisters Outlaws. The first game the Vikings only managed one hit and fell 10-0, but game two was sharply different with the Vikings fighting for the win in come from behind fashion. The Outlaws scored […]
SD Girl’s Golf Tournament; Viking Softball; Viking Baseball; College Baseball
SD Girl’s Golf Tournament Marist Catholic was the winner of the Special District girls golf tournament held here at Florence Golf Links. The team’s overall score was a combined 733. Esha Reddy of Marist also had the two best rounds in the tournament with an 81 on Wednesday and an […]
Fight Ends With Stabbing, One Arrested; Police Pick Up Armed Robbery Suspects; Rhody Parking
Fight Ends With Stabbing, One Arrested A Florence man has been arrested and charged with Assault, disorderly conduct and unlawful use of a weapon after an altercation that resulted in the stabbing of another Florence resident. Luther Carrol Goodman is in custody after witnesses say he stabbed 45 year old […]
Our Town – May 2023
Siuslaw School Board Candidates: Brian Lacouture Jason Wood Josh Haberly Diana Pimlott Tamara Cole Bob Sneddon Devon Weinstein Frank Armendariz Other Notable Interviews Rhody Prince Alex Goss and Princess Sunshine Armer Rhody Junior Court Superintendent Andy Grzeskowiak and Middle School Principal Andy Marohl
Mapleton Sailors; Siuslaw Golf; Viking Baseball/Softball
Mapleton Sailors Mapleton Freshman Ramil Beers placed third yesterday in the 100 meters at the Waldport 2A Run For The Clover Meet. Junior Dom Stewart placed second in the High Jump with a height of 5’6” a personal record for him. Sailor freshman Natalee Stevens set a personal record in […]
Armed Robbery Suspects Identified (update); Election Ballots; Suicide Prevention Seminar; Mapleton Boil Water Notice Intact
Armed Robbery Suspects Identified (Update: In Custody) The Florence Police have reported that they believe the suspects in an armed robbery at the American Market Monday evening are no longer in the Florence area. Through information distributed by Chief John Pitcher, Florence Police working with Douglas County Sheriff’s department were […]