Pounding Set For Saturday This Saturday is the 18th annual Pound to benefit the Florence Food Share. In recent months the food Share has been in need of food as the needs of the community have grown. According to Norma Barton, the executive Director, the food share is serving record […]
Author: George Henry
Oregon Women’s Basketball Update
Beavers Roll on Utah Valley Four Oregon State Beavers were in double digits as the Ladies defeated Utah Valley last night 98-41. Gill Coliseum was rocking as senior center Marie Gulich went 9 for 9 from the field scoring 19 points and blocked 4 shots. Sophomore Guard Mikayla Pivec was […]
Awareness In Florence Of Human Trafficking; Foundation Honors First Citizens; Charities Receive Donation
Human Trafficking Awareness It is a problem for all the nation, but it is also a concern for communities like Florence and that is human trafficking. The F.A.I.T.H. Project is the work of a group of Florence volunteers that want to end human trafficking. FAITH is an anachronism for Florence […]
Vikings Basketball Gears Up; Grapplers Get A Hold On The Season; Lady Beaver Roundball
Hardwoods Heating Up Siuslaw Vikings are gearing up for another season of basketball. Practices for both the boys and girls teams have begun. The boys are hoping for another run at state. Their season opener is November 29th against Creswell. The lady Vikings also open their season on the 29th […]
Is Florence Destined For TV?; Storms Not Done; Streetscape Project Nearing
Florence Poised For TV Show A television show that showcases Main Street America has chosen Florence as one of its top 20 finalists for its new season. The Deluxe Corporation produces the television show “Small Business Revolution – Main Street.” The top 20 selected cities will then be further vetted […]
Ducks Up, Beavers Down
Ducks Hit Triple Digits in Win The Oregon Ducks hit triple digits last night in non-conference action against Prairie View A&M. The Ducks are now one game away from giving Coach Dana Altman his 600th career win. The Panthers stayed close in the opening minutes of the game but the […]
Rain Does Not Dampen Parade; Affordable Housing = Health; School Board to Meet; Port Commissioners Meeting
Rainy Day Parade It was billed as a rain or shine event and rain it did for the annual Veteran’s Day parade in historic Old Town. The streets were lined with spectators as the rain failed to dampen the spirits of watchers and participators. Even the Rhody Cruisers showed up […]
PAC-12 Results And Upcoming Games
PAC-12 Basketball The OSU Beavers defeated Southern Utah on Friday evening 92 – 88 The Oregon Ducks also rolled on against Coppin State defeating them 70 – 54 In women’s hoops the Lady Ducks scored 91 points against Cal State Nrothridge and held them to just 43 The Beavers topped […]