First Citizen and Future First Citizen Announced Florence honored two outstanding individuals at the 2024 Legacy of Leadership celebration held Monday night at the Florence Events Center. Carol Bennett was named the Florence First Citizen for her decades of volunteer work, including leading the annual Community Christmas Basket Project and […]
Author: George Henry
Athlete of the Week; Honorable Mention; Siuslaw Boy’s Golf; Lade Commits to Washington; Baseball
Athlete of the Week The Sports Club and Coast Radio Sports congratulate sophomore track and field Phenom Aidell Cadet as this week’s athlete of the week. Aidell had three personal records this past weekend in the 100 meter hurdles, the 300 meter hurdles and in the 4×100 relay. Her time […]
Pop Up House – Open House; ADA Improvements; Online Training for Abuse Reporting; Wildfire Awareness Month
Pop Up House – Open House A “pop up” open house is set for Saturday morning to give a chance to get a closer look at First Step Florence’s “Folding House”. Norma Wood with First Step says they received the innovative “folding house” in December and did have a public […]
Siuslaw Track and Field; Viking Baseball; College Baseball
Siuslaw Track and Field Siuslaw sophomore Davian Frazier posted personal records to win the high jump and take second in the triple jump at Wednesday’s junior varsity track meet in Sutherlin. Frazier cleared 5 feet, 10 inches in the high jump and went 36-5.5 in the triple. Senior Chance Jones […]
Chamber CEO Chosen for U.S. Chamber Master Class; Lane Transit District Audit Completed; CityCouncil; Egg Hunt
Chamber CEO Chosen for U.S. Chamber Master Class Bettina Hannigan, president and CEO of the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce, has been selected by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to join an exclusive master class focused on childcare and workforce development. Hannigan joins 32 leaders from across the country […]
Sports for April 17, 2025
Beaver Baseball The Oregon State Beavers will face the Matadors of CSUN in Northridge California. Their three game series begins this evening and will air on KCFM beginning at 5pm. the Series continues tomorrow at 4pm and Saturday at 12:30. Duck Baseball The Oregon Ducks men’s baseball team will begin […]
Charter School Board Meets; ODOT Offers High School Seniors Job Opportunities; Forestry Plan Finalized; Easter Events
Charter School Board Meets The Siuslaw Valley Charter School Board of Directors will meet Monday, April 21st at 3 p.m. at the school’s administration office on Laurel Street in Florence. The agenda includes policy discussions, curriculum updates, and an executive session on property matters. The board will also review a […]
Siuslaw Baseball/Softball; Track; Beavers Baseball
Siuslaw Baseball/Softball South Umpqua senior Drew Camp struck out 11 over six innings Tuesday as the Lancers topped Siuslaw, 8-3, in a Far West League baseball opener at Tri City. The Vikings (2-8, 0-1) host South Umpqua (6-7, 1-0) in a doubleheader Friday at 3 p.m. Max Reynolds doubled and […]