Local News, Sports and Everything Florence
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 […]
Athlete of the Week The Sports Club, the Siuslaw News and Coast Radio Sports congratulates Mapleton volleyball player, senior Erin Michael as this week’s Athlete of the Week. Over the weekend Erin had two standout matches in Mapleton’s wins over both Pacific and Oak Hill. In the first match against […]
Airport Upgrade Will Not Be Complete The Florence Municipal Airport will have to forgo plans to chip seal the runway next spring. There were plans to update the lighting and recover the runways with monies provided by the FAA, but bids came in higher than proposed estimates for the project. […]
Neece, One Man Wrecking Crew Quarterback JJ Neece exploded Friday night in 8 man football. The Sailors defeated the Oak Ridge Warriors 70 – 54, but it was Neece that lit up the field with 484 yards rushing with 8 touchdowns and 4 for 6 passing with a 20 yard […]
DOJ Awards Grants to Local Tribes The US Department of Justice has just released information that it plans to provide more than 113 million dollars to improve public safety, serve victims of crime, protect women and support youth programs on American Indian lands. One of the grants awarded will go […]
Marshfield Sinks the Vikings Last night the Lady Vikings were stunned by Marshfield in three sets. The squad was competitive throughout the match with two sets almost dead even as Marshfield eked by 25-23 in the first set and 26-24 in the third set. It was the 25-11 second set […]
Breaches Cause for Caution? A new survey reveals Oregonians are unwittingly exposing themselves to internet fraud – but the keys to protecting their identities might also be online. The A-A-R-P Oregon report finds more than half of people said they use the same password for more than one online account […]
The Viking girls are on the court tonight in Florence hosting Marshfield in SkyEm volleyball. Games get underway at 6:30 at Siuslaw Highs School. In Mountain West League volleyball the Sailor girls will host the Mohawk Mustangs. Games in Mapleton get underway at 6 o’clock.
