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Western Lane Fire and EMS takes delivery on new engine courtesy of the Oregon LegislatureThe Oregon Legislature approved a program in 2021 that provides new “wildland” fire engines to local departments across the state. One of those landed in Florence this week where it will make its home with Western […]
Football Teams from six other schools will be at Siuslaw’s Hans Petersen Field for a 7-on-7 tournament this afternoon. The host Vikings will be fielding two teams in the double elimination tournament. Two contests will take place, one at each end of the field, beginning at 4:30. The Viking Burger […]
A mainstay of the emergency medical community in Western Lane County is retiring this month. David Rossi began as a volunteer with the Mapleton Fire Department in 1982 where he was eventually instrumental in establishing the “Quick Response Team” for medical calls. Rossi started working part time as an EMT […]
MLB Chooses 4 More Ducks The Oregon Ducks had four players picked on day three of the MLB Draft. Catcher Bennett Thompson, outfielder Bryce Boettcher and pitchers Isaac Ayon and RJ Gordon. They join day two pick Brock Moore. Oregon State pitcher Bridger Holmes was selected by the LA Angels. […]
Two Arrested For Attempting to Steal Wire A suspicious power outage on Monday in the area of Siuslaw River Road and Richardson Upriver road caused employees with Blachly-Lane Electric to respond. Upon arrival at the site of the outage the employees notice a vehicle stuck in the mud and two […]
Ashlyn Hart was chosen at Miss Teen Oregon USA and now has the opportunity to compete for the title of Miss Teen USA in August. She is asking for support from the community: Direct Link
Bazzana Reaction To Draft Travis Bazzana said words cannot express the emotion of the moment when he heard his name as the top draft pick in Sunday’s MLB Draft. He said in the moment it was like an explosion all around him as family and friends jumped to their feet […]
Council Passes Ordinance With Some Changes At last night’s city council meeting the council deliberated how the temporary housing ordinance would be implemented. Issues of noise and length of stay were part of the deliberation. Councilor Meyer asked about the effect Generators might have on the properties surrounding an area […]
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