Coaching Position Filled Siuslaw Middle School math teacher Amanda Richards will take on a triple coaching role for the high school Vikings next year. Richards has been named head coach for the Lady Vikings softball team, adding to her responsibilities as assistant volleyball coach and head girls basketball coach. Athletic […]
Author: George Henry
News: 6-16-2025
Siuslaw Awards The 17th annual Siuslaw Awards took place Friday night at the Florence Events Center, celebrating standout local businesses, nonprofits, and individuals for their impact on the Florence community. Chamber CEO Bettina Hannigan delivered a brief “state of the chamber” address, highlighting successes in tourism and community development, while […]
Our Town – June 2025
Florentine Waterfront Hotel Public Safety Winter Music Frestival First Step – Housing Pet Support Group Florence Festival of Books
Sports: Oregon Ready for CWS; Perry Takes the Post
Oregon Ready for CWS Oregon State head coach Mitch Canham and players Gavin Turley, Wilson Weber, and Dax Whitney reflected on a season of growth and resilience as they prepare for the College World Series in Omaha. Canham praised the team’s unity and values, crediting their success to selflessness, hard […]
Foundation Grants; McKenzie Pass to Open; Water Safety
Foundation Grants The Three Rivers Foundation—the charitable arm of Three Rivers Casino Resort—has awarded $720,000 in grants to 60 nonprofits across Oregon in 2025. Established by the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians, the Foundation supports essential community services with revenue generated from casino operations. In Florence, […]
College World Series; Volleyball Events; Hall of Fame
College World Series Oregon State returns to Omaha for its eighth Men’s College World Series appearance—and its first under head coach Mitch Canham, who helped the Beavers win national titles in 2006 and 2007 as a player. OSU faces Louisville tomorrow night in just their second-ever meeting. The Beavers are […]
New Sheriff Named; Reedsport Grant; Book Sale; Smoke Ready Week; Elder Abuse Week
New Sheriff Named Carl Wilkerson has been unanimously appointed Lane County Sheriff by the Board of Commissioners and will serve through 2026. With more than 30 years in law enforcement, Wilkerson began as a cadet and rose through the ranks to Chief Deputy in 2019. He’s held leadership roles in […]
Athletes Receive National Accolades
Athletes Receive National Accolades Beavers: A record five Oregon State baseball players have been named to the American Baseball Coaches Association All-Region team. Catcher Wilson Weber, outfielder Gavin Turley, and pitcher Ethan Kleinschmit earned first-team honors, while shortstop Aiva Arquette and pitcher Dax Whitney made the second team. Turley, a […]
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