Memorial Bike Ride Radio personality Dr. Scott Donaldson, host of I’m Just Sayin, was in town on Friday to begin a memorial trip from the Oregon coast to Baker City. Donaldson had promised his deceased son Seth that he would take him to Bend when he became and adult, but […]
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Athlete of the Year
8 of the 10 finalists were present at Siuslaw High School Today for the presentation of the Athlete of the Year plaques to the two most outstanding athletes for the 2021/2022 season. the 10 finalists were Beau Erickson, Chad Hughes, Hunter Petterson, Camp Lacouture, and from Mapleton High School Joe […]
Siuslaw Awards; City Renews Block Party; Free Fishing; COVID Cases
Siuslaw Awards The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that it is receiving nominations for the 14th annual Siuslaw Awards. This year the event will be at Three Rivers Casino Resort and will recognize businesses and some individuals for their contributions to the business community and their overall commitment […]
Hospital Recruitments; Recycling Additions; Florence COVID Cases
Hospital Recruitments Hospitals all across the nation are feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. But rural hospitals in places like Florence have always had challenges in recruiting and maintain quality hospital staff, something that Peace Harbor Hospital has been actively looking to change. CAO of Peace Harbor, Jason Hawkins […]
Excellence Awards Presented; Memorial Day; 9th Street Paving; COVID-19
Excellence Awards Presented Several hundred achievement awards were handed out last night to deserving Siuslaw High School Students. From the podium Principal Mike Harklerode praised the students for their accomplishments and the ability to rebound from a pandemic that delivered a lot of challenges for learning over the past several […]
City to Open Election Window; Evening of Excellence; COVID-19; Flu Numbers; Port Funding for Coos Bay
City to Open Election Window June 1st signifies the beginning the City of Florence election process for city council and Mayor. Three positions are coming up in the November election and include seats currently held by Woody Woodbury and newly appointed Rob Ward as well as the Mayor’s seat currently […]
WLFEA Chief’s Contract Extended; 100 Years of Oregon Parks; COVID-19; Memorial Day; Fall Chinook Season Cancelled
WLFEA Chief’s Contract Extended A joint executive board meeting of Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue and Western Lane Ambulance met on Thursday to discuss the tenure of Chief Michael Schick and the impact he has had on the organization. Immediately following that meeting the boards met in regular session and […]
No Students Injured in Bus Accident; School Addresses Recent Texas Shooting; COVID-19; Safe Boating
No Students Injured in Bus Accident Florence police are looking into what caused a pick-up truck to strike the rear of a Siuslaw school bus sending the driver of the truck to the hospital. No students were injured in the collision and the driver of the bus was ok. According […]
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