Author: George Henry

Siuslaw Bridge and Sealion

OR 58 Accident Claims Life of Florence Resident; No COVID-19 Cases Tuesday; Flu Season Coming; Preparing for Winter Storms; Florence Inspired Dune Movie

OR 58 Accident Claims Life of Florence Resident A multi-vehicle crash early this morning on Oregon Highway 58 claimed the life of a Florence woman.  Ellen Fiske, 52 of Florence suffered fatal injuries when she crossed over the center line and struck a Peterbilt commercial vehicle operated by Travis Murphy […]

Athlete of the Week; Viking Soccer

Athlete of the Week The Sports Club, the Siuslaw News and Coast Radio sports congratulate junior Siuslaw football player Ian Sissel as this week’s athlete of the week.  Ian’s play on both sides of the ball on Friday helped Siuslaw score their first 4-0 start since 2013.  on defense Ian […]

Western Lane Ambulance

Levy Discussion; Backyard Burn Still Banned For Now; 9 New COVID-19 Cases; ALS Available for SVFR

Levy Discussion A battle over a ballot initiative that would renew a levy currently in place to provide funds for the Western Lane Ambulance District is heating up as both sides state their case.  The levy that currently assesses homeowners and businesses at 45 cent per $1000 dollars assessed value […]

Siuslaw River Bridge

Dispute Ends with Suicide; OPB to Take Advantage of $15 Million Dollar From Private Placement; COVID-19; Show to Feature Novelli’s Crab and Seafood

Dispute Ends with Suicide A family dispute ended up in an apparent suicide in Mapleton on Saturday.  The Lane County Sheriffs Office responded to the report of a domestic dispute involving a firearm just before 8:30 Saturday evening in the 87000 block of Rice Road.  A caller stated that 28 […]