Information Sought on Missing Woman The Lane County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s help in finding Kathryn Green. She was last seen on August third in the area of Washburne State Park just north of Florence off of Highway 101. Green is known to frequent coastal areas of Oregon. […]
Author: George Henry
Park Plans Move Ahead; Bridge Work Continues Monday; Volunteers Needed; BJ’s Celebrates 40th Year
Park Plans Move Ahead Plans are moving forward to convert a stretch of land along the banks of the Siuslaw river into a city park. The property just west of the water treatment facility is being planned for a day use park that will include a picnic shelter, walking trails […]
Casey Calls it Quits; Vikings Victorious; McKenzie Downs Mapleton; Ems Move Forward; Prep and Collegiate Schedules:
Casey Calls it Quits With a blue handkerchief in hand and a noticeable quiver in his voice, Oregon State Beaver Head Baseball coach , Pat Casey announced his retirement yesterday afternoon. The coach told reporters that the decision came after he realized that he could no longer give the attention […]
Accident Slows Traffic; OregonSaves Popular ; Demand for Fuel Hit Highest Recorded Amount; Rods and Rhodys Begins Tomorrow
Accident Slows Traffic An accident with injuries impeded traffic along highway 101 at 35th street yesterday afternoon. Oregon state police, Florence Police , western Lane Ambulance and Siuslaw valley fire and rescue were all on the scene. The accident occurred about 2:30 and traffic was heavy at the time. A […]
Emeralds Up One on Hillsboro; Prep Volleyball
Emeralds Up One on Hillsboro The Eugene Emeralds moved a step closer to the next round of the Minor League playoffs. Last night at PK Park the Ems trailed 2-nothing until the bottom of the 5th inning when the Ems scored on a fielder’s choice. The Ems scored 2 more […]
FEMA Updates Flood; plain MapFood Back; Pack For Kids; IGA Review
FEMA Updates Floodplain Map The Federal Emergency Management Agency has issued a preliminary floodplain map which indicates possible flooding areas with a one percent chance of flooding in any given year. If this map is adopted it will be used to determine flood insurance rates and be integral in land […]
Volleyball Highlights; Ems Host Playoff
Volleyball Highlights Both Mapleton and Siuslaw were on the courts last night. It was a mixed bag for the Vikings as they met first with Bandon. It was a close first set with the Vikings coming out on top 26-24. The Vikings then swept Bandon taking the following sets 25-12 […]
Accident Sends 2 to Riverbend; OSP Looking for Help Identifying Poacher; First Day of School Wednesday; Rod and Rhodys Weekend
Accident Sends 2 to Riverbend A report of a motorcycle accident last night at 9:36 pm in Mapleton brought out medics from Western Lane Ambulance. The accident involved a motorcycle with 2 riders it occurred near the Mapleton Food and Fuel. Traffic westbound was blocked as police and emergency vehicles […]