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Vaccination; Information Requests; Library Events

Vaccination As the 2024-2025 respiratory virus season gets under way, statewide infectious disease experts urge everyone in Oregon to Risk Less. Do More. in alignment with a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) national vaccination campaign. Melissa Sutton, M.D., Oregon Health Authority (OHA) medical director for respiratory viral pathogens says immunizations […]

Viking Soccer; Football

Viking Soccer The Siuslaw Viking boys’ soccer team suffered their first lost last night at home against a team they saw in the playoffs last year.  Dayton came out strong in the first half scoring 5 goals to Siuslaw’s 1 goal. Coach Londi Tomaro said they are not used to […]

High School Sports

Volleyball Siuslaw Volleyball was scheduled to play a home game this evening against Waldport.  That match has been cancelled dur to what Siuslaw Athletic Director Chris Johnson called logistical issues.  There is not a current plan to make up the non-league game.  Next up for volleyball will be Sutherlin, their […]

Siuslaw River Bridge

Hotel Looking at 2025; Charter School Contract Signed; Vintage Trailer Showing; Holiday Healthy Eating

Hotel Looking at 2025 Matt Braun with Braun Hospitality says that they are at the halfway point towards their goal of 4.75 million dollars to fully fund the Wyndham Microtel on Quince Street.  To date they have commitments from 9 investors at 2.33 million dollars.  Braun says there are about […]

Viking Volleyball; Girls Soccer

Viking Volleyball The Viking volleyball squad was on the court last night against Junction City. The Tigers had a predominantly senior mix on the floor and the experience showed. The  Vikings played hard according to coach Perry and kept the match close taking on set from the tigers but ultimately […]

Accident Investigation; Florence Forward Event; Gas Prices; Hotel Update; Yard Debris/Recycling Collections

Accident Investigation It was a motor vehicle accident that happened almost a week ago, but information was just released last night by the Oregon State Police.  The wreck on Friday on Highway 101 south of Florence held up traffic for 3 hours as police, fire and ambulance assisted the injured […]