Two Vikings Commit to SOU Siuslaw seniors Henry Rankin and Avery Hart are headed to Southern Oregon University. Last night the two committed to play football for the Raiders by signing with the school at a ceremony at Siuslaw High School. Pac-12 Tournament Today is the beginning of the Pac-12 […]
Author: George Henry
Safe Rhody Weekend; Scholarship Night; Top Gun Ties in Florence; COVID-19
Safe Rhody Weekend Florence Police Sergeant Len Larson said that despite the crowds it was a very safe weekend for the Rhododendron Festival. Sgt. Larson said everyone seemed to have a good time. There were a few incidents of burning tires during the classic Car Cruise, some of it provoked […]
Athlete of the Week; Honorable Mention; Pac-12 Tournament
Athlete of the Week The Sports Club, the Siuslaw News and Coast Radio Sports congratulate senior Mapleton Track and Field standout Joseph Shepard as this week’s Athlete of the Week. Joe cleared a personal record 43’-1” in the Triple Jump and broke the previous Mapleton record in the process and […]
May Doc Talk -Dr. Elaine Skalabrin
Rhody Days; Emergency SNAP Benefits Continue; Flu Numbers; COVID-19; Show and Shine
Rhody Days Patrols were increased over the Rhododendron Festival Weekend. Florence Police received additional support from Lane County, Eugene and the Oregon State Police as crowds returned. Estimates are not in yet of the number of people that arrived for the festival, but the streets and events were inundated. From […]
Viking Baseball; Track and Field; Pac-12 Tournament
Viking Baseball The Siuslaw Vikings ended their season in Tillamook on Friday. The Cheesemakers slipped past the Vikings scoring 2 runs in the 5th on a bases loaded single. The Vikings had a chance to comeback in the 6th but fell a run short of extending the game. The Vikings […]
Shepard Clears PR in High Jump; State Track and Field Championships; Viking Baseball;
Shepard Clears PR in High Jump Mapleton Senior Joe Shepard topped his personal best in the high Jump yesterday as a wild card in the event. Shepard cleared 5’10” yesterday for a 6th place finish. Shepard competes today in the Triple Jump. State Track and Field Championships The 4A state […]
Rhody Court Crowned; Another Arrest in ATV Theft; Pfizer Recommendation; Rhody Festival
Rhody Court Crowned It was a packed house at the Florence Events Center last night for the coronation of the Rhododendron Queen and the King of the Coast. The spectacular that signifies the beginning of the Rhododendron Festival here in Florence was filled with entertainment and laughs as 5 young […]




