Art Survey A focus on defining the economic impact of the arts in communities across the nation includes Florence. Harlan Springer is on the Oregon Arts Commission. He says the last time a study was done in Oregon it showed that nearly 700 million dollars was spent on the arts. […]
Author: George Henry
Siuslaw Skipping Track and Field Event; Viking Baseball/Softball; Ducks and Beavers
Siuslaw Skipping Track and Field Event Siuslaw Track and Field will not be attending the Wally Ciochetti invitational in Cottage Grove today. Track and Field Coach and Siuslaw Athletic Director for Siuslaw Chris Johnson says the team will instead be preparing for district meet next week. Viking Baseball/Softball Viking baseball […]
Parking Enforcement; Yard Debris Dropoff; Ballot Information; COVID-19 Cases
Parking Enforcement With parking spaces soon to be at a premium in Old Town you may see the enforcement for overtime parking return. Code Enforcement Officer Dan Frazier with the City of Florence says over the past 2 years there has been little focus on parking in old town due […]
Viking Double Header
Viking Double Header The Siuslaw Vikings added a pair of wins to their schedule after a home double header yesterday. The Vikings faced Cottage Grove in the early game with senior Beau Erickson on the mound. Erickson faced 19 batters striking out 8 and allowed only 2 hits blanking the […]
Parent Irate with Mapleton School District; Gas Prices; Farmer’s Market; Drone Regulations Coming For Oregon Parks; More COVID-19 Cases; RealID Requirements
Parent Irate with Mapleton School District An incident involving a Mapleton High School Student from back in December has drawn the ire of an estranged parent. On Social Media a post from Pancho Louie says his son, who is considered a runaway, was playing basketball when he suffered a head […]
Viking Baseball; Track and Field; Ducks/Beaver Baseball
Viking Baseball The Siuslaw Vikings were in Junction City yesterday to face the Tigers. Beau Erickson drove in the only run for the Vikings as Junction City put up 10 runs on 12 hits. Errors continue to plague the Vikings with 4 yesterday. Final 10-1. The Viking ladies were able […]
Athlete of the Week; Duck/Beaver Rivalry; Vikings at Junction City
Athlete of the Week The Sports Club, the Siuslaw News and Coast Radio Sports congratulate Viking junior Hunter Petterson as this week’s Athlete of the Week. Hunter scored a first place victory in the 200 meter race at Saturday’s Stayton Invitational with a personal record time of 22.82 which also […]
Candidate Seeking 4th District Seat; Increased Police Presence; COVID-19; Art Work Sought
Candidate Seeking 4th District Seat 4th District Candidate for Congress, Doyle Canning says she is ready to represent all Oregonians. “We Need a candidate who is standing strong and consistent in progressive values, a dirt road democrat who has support in rural Oregon.” Canning says she supports efforts in conservation […]