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Viking Track and Field; Viking Baseball/Softball

Viking Track and Field Tomorrow the Siuslaw Vikings will compete in the Wally Ciochetti track and field invitational at Cottage Grove High School. Events will begin at 2 pm. Viking Baseball/Softball Viking baseball and Softball will also hold their final two regular season league games against Pleasant Hill.  Games will […]

Siuslaw River Bridge

Lockdown Investigation Completed; Boat Inspections; Bass Tournament; Sand Art; Bears Coming Out

Lockdown Investigation Completed The Lane County Sheriff’s Department has concluded their investigation of the incident that caused a lockdown at Mapleton Schools on Tuesday.  After initial searches of the area they could find clear evidence of the presence of a person dressed in black near the campus.  The gunshot noises […]

(5-10) Mapleton Lockdown; EBT Skimming; Telephone Scams Aimed At Businesses; Infant Book Program; Suicide Prevention Seminar Success

Mapleton Lockdown Students at Mapleton Schools say they saw a figure at the campus’ edge yesterday afternoon and it looked like they were dressed all in black and holding a rifle. That sent the school into lockdown as law enforcement searched the area.  Witnesses say they saw the person along […]

Rhododendron Festival; Budget Season; SOS Golf Tourney; Farmer’s Market; Local Artists Featured at Visitor’s Center

Rhododendron Festival As the month of May progresses the city is preparing for an onslaught of visitors for the 116th annual Rhododendron Festival that features a carnival, car show, 5k and 10k runs, street vendor fair, car cruise, art and a parade.  City Hall has a full slate of meetings […]