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High School Hoops The Siuslaw Vikings were stunned at home last night as the basketball season nears its end. The Creswell boys defeated the Vikings 50-28 and the Siuslaw Girls fell 57-13. There are two games left for the Vikings, Friday at Elmira and then home on Monday against Pleasant […]
Levy Measure to Make Ballot in May Lane County Commissioners unanimously approved a measure for the May 16th ballot that would renew an existing tax levy that has supported more than half of the operation of the Lane County Jail for the past decade. Sheriff Cliff Harold stressed this would […]
Athlete of the Week The Sports Club, the Siuslaw News and Coast Radio Sports congratulate junior lady Viking wrestler Jane Lacouture as this week’s Athlete of the week. After an early loss in last week’s district tournament Jane recovered to win 4 straight matches to place 3rd in the 155 […]
Bill Looks To Change Primaries Oregonians will likely be asked next year whether or not to change the way primary elections in the state are conducted. Initiative 2024-016 received enough signatures this week to place it on the November 5th , 2024 ballot. Backed by the group “All Oregon Votes”, […]
Sutton Lake Boat Ramp The Forest Service has begun the process to update and improve the public boat launch at Sutton Lake. Right now they are seeking comments on the proposal that involves removing the existing ramp and dock. A new concrete ramp with a trench drain and catch-basin system […]
College Hoops The Oregon Ducks fought hard in the desert of Tempe Arizona to defeat the ASU Sun Devils on Saturday. The Ducks got a solid game from N’faly Dante who scored 18 for the Ducks in their 75-70 win. The Oregon State Beavers were in Tucson where the wildcats […]
Trash Days Could Change Customers of Central Coast Disposal, one of the garbage pick-up services in the area, received post cards this week from the other local service advising them of a change coming to the billing system and possibly to garbage pickup days. Brian Enochian, with County Transfer and […]
Mapleton Basketball The Mapleton Sailors boy’s basketball team fell to Mohawk last night in 1A league action. Sophomore Alex Burnett accounted for 8 of the sailor’s 17 points. The Sailors fall to 6-6 in league play on the season. They have a non-league game on Saturday against Powers. The Girls […]
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