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Storm Causes Minor Damage High winds, rain, downed trees and power outages were part of this weekend’s events in Florence and the communities of Mapleton and Swiss home. Saturday’s storm left hundreds without power in the Mapleton area when power lines crossing 126 came down. Central Lincoln PUD was on […]
Several Vikings Shine at Junction City Invitational The Siuslaw Vikings competed in the Junction City invitational over the weekend. Several Vikings had standout performances. Sophomore Ryan Rendon-Padilla won the javelin event with a throw of 151 feet, 2 inches and freshman Brea Blankenship won the 800 meter with a time […]
Strong Spring Storm Heading to Florence A strong spring storm is expected to move through our area overnight tonight bringing high winds and rain. The national weather service has issued a high wind warning that will bring wind gusts in excess of 70 miles per hour. The Warning is set […]
Viking Seeks Track and Field Volunteers The Siuslaw Viking will be hosting a track and field event on Tuesday and they are looking for volunteers. If you are interested in helping you can contact the Siuslaw High School Athletic Director at the school. Track and Field Prep Track and Field […]
Jo Beaudreaux and Harlan Springer: Art and the Florence Fest ’18 Siuslaw High School Athletic Director Chris Johnson Julie Furst Henning: 100 Things to do in Eugene Before You Die Norma Wood: Advanced Life Directive Crow: Tarzan Premiere Bruce Yelle: Death With Dignity Law A Place To Share Ideas: Partiot […]
County Program Teaches Youth Alcohol Awareness The Lane County Health Department’s Healthy Directions Coalition is expanding its services to include Western Lane County. For months now Emily Bear has been working locally to bring much needed services to the area especially in the area of underage drinking education. A recent […]
Siuslaw standout pitcher and Oregon State University’s star hurler, Jake Thompson, has been moved up the ranks in the Major League Baseball system. After a brief stint with the Lowell Spinners after last year’s draft, Thompson has been moved to single A ball in Salem Virginia with the Salem Red […]
Distracted Driver Awareness Month April has been designated as Distracted Driving Awareness month. ODOT reports that in a period of 6 years studied there were over 1040 crashes that were directly related to drives that were distracted by operating a cell phone causing 19 fatalities and over 4400 injuries. Oregon’s […]
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