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Fire Ban Likely to Continue With the beginning of October just days away there is still no indication yet as to whether Lane county will rescind the summer fire ban. The Coastal areas of Lane county are at a low risk for fire which would usually mean a change from […]
Hard Fought Loss for Vikings Siuslaw Volleyball Coach Jonathan Hornung said last night’s home stand against Junction city was hard fought, but in the end they couldn’t close the deal. The Lady Vikings fell in straight sets 17-25, 25-27, 21-25. “Hayden Muller played great she had 16 digs in the […]
Volleyball This Evening It’s SkyEm league volleyball action tonight for the Lady Viks against the Junction City Tigers. Games get underway at Siuslaw High School at 6:30. While the Sailor girls take on the Eagles at Alsea for Mountain West League volleyball at 6 o’clock. Ducks Looking Ahead Duck Head […]
March to Oppose Measure 105 A March in opposition to the repeal of the Sanctuary status in Oregon is going to be held this Saturday. Organizers say the march will begin at the Methodist church and head down highway 101. Measure 105 on the ballot, if passed, would remove the […]
Another “W” for Mapleton The Lady Sailors of Mapleton continue their winning ways on the court. Last night at home against Eddyville the girls added another “W” in three sets. 25-10, 25-20 and 25 23. Senior Erin Michaels had 8 aces and 6 kills and sophomore Briena Jensen had 4 […]
Father Pleas for Daughter’s Safe Return A Plea from the father of a 12 year old runaway asks that communities around the state be on the lookout for his 12 year old daughter and her 16 year old step sister. Justin Young of Florence says that notes were left by […]
Planning commission meeting scheduled for this evening at 5:30 has been cancelled. There is no notice of rescheduling at this time
March To Initiate Domestic Violence Awareness Month October first marks the beginning of domestic violence awareness month. Domestic violence is a big issue in Florence according to Florence police chief Tom Turner. He says they get frequent calls in the community. “In every 24 hour period it’s probably, at least […]
