Local News, Sports and Everything Florence
Local Fuel Prices Florence continues to stay just above neighboring Eugene when it comes to gas prices. Traditionally the price of fuel is about a 5 to 10 cents cheaper along this portion of the coast, but the recent gas crisis fueled by the war in Ukraine has changed that […]
Hall of Fame Announcement The Siuslaw athletic Hall of Fame Committee is close to announcing the final details for this year’s Hall of Fame ceremony. Athletic Director Chris Johnson says the date for the event will be September 10th and they are waiting on confirmation from the Florence Events Center […]
Kinder Kick Off Teachers at Siuslaw Middle School are already gearing up for the fall with their Kinder Kick Off on Thursday May 5th. Crystal Osburn says it a great time to familiarize the young ones with the facility and reduce some of the first day jitters. “Sometimes it’s more […]
Athlete of the Week The Sports Club, the Siuslaw News and Coast Radio Sports congratulate senior Viking pitcher Ethan Halpin. Ethan went 6 and a 1/3 inning on Friday in game one against Junction City facing twenty-two batters and striking out six with just three walks. He was also 1 […]
Mapleton Schools Near Selection of New Superintendent Search for new school boss in Mapleton nears completion. The Mapleton School Board Wednesday met with their top candidate to take over as Superintendent following the retirement of Jodi O’Mara in June. Board Chair Mary Ellen Mansfield said they are moving forward with […]
Vikings-Junction City The Siuslaw Vikings were defeated in their season opener double header 5-1 and 11-2 by the Junction City Tigers. In game one it was a 4 run 7th inning that made the difference for the Vikings. Ethan Halpin pitched 6 and a 1/3 innings giving up 4 hits. […]
Arbor Day Celebration Saturday, April 30th the City of Florence’s EMAC committee will be holding an Arbor Day celebration in Old Town Park. The event will be from 10 am until 1:45 pm it will feature Oregon State University Forester Lauren Grand and Lane County Master Gardener Tom Bettman as […]
Baseball Gets Going Friday Weather has affected sporting schedules for another day. The National Weather service is calling the April rains as unusual and it has caused the postponement of baseball and softball for the Siuslaw Vikings as well as some other high schools. For 2 days the Vikings tried […]
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