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More Students Graduating Graduation rates have been steadily rising over the past several years at Siuslaw High School and school superintendent Andy Grzeskowiak says it is due to the one on one focus that struggling students receive. ”It has been a concerted effort by the high school staff, coordinated by […]
Florence Committee to Support Salvation Army It was a most successful fundraising campaign for the holiday season as the dollar totals continued to add up even after Christmas. Debbie Leighton with the Salvation Army gave an update to the city during Monday evenings council meeting. She says the efforts of […]
New Siuslaw Baseball Coach New Siuslaw Baseball coach, Tom Shinn says members of the team are already getting ready for the season. Spring Training actually begins in a month, but some players are getting an early jump on training. ”I’m seeing some solid bases, I’m seeing some things that we’re […]
Wrong Type of Earthquake for a Tsunami The 7.9 earthquake in Alaska yesterday caused a flood of media attention for Florence as social media lit up with concerns of why there was no notification of a possible tsunami. Even television media swept through the area for a story. The reason […]
North Bend Bulldogs Make Late Push The Vikings are having a tough time finding a win in league play, but they fought hard against north bend last night. Kyle King had a game high 24 points but a late rally by North Bend saw the Vikings fall 55-53. The Vikings […]
January 2018 Doc Talk: With Dr Bill Prosser, DNAP On our January Doc Talk we visit with Dr. Bill Prosser, Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice at Peace Harbor Hospital in Florence.
Athlete of the Week Siuslaw Viking wrestler, senior Ricky Huff, is Coast Radio’s Athlete of the Week. Huff has won three consecutive tournament titles in his weight class. Huff says his success on the mat has not been a solo effort. “I’d like to thank my coaches they’ve been there […]
City Adds Woodbury To Council Last night the Florence City Council moved forward in filling its vacant council seat. The Council had met in a special work session where it deliberated on the four choices. Up for consideration for the seat were Dan Lofy, Maureen Miltenberger, Joel Marks, and Woody […]
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