Fight Ends With Stabbing, One Arrested A Florence man has been arrested and charged with Assault, disorderly conduct and unlawful use of a weapon after an altercation that resulted in the stabbing of another Florence resident. Luther Carrol Goodman is in custody after witnesses say he stabbed 45 year old […]
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Our Town – May 2023
Siuslaw School Board Candidates: Brian Lacouture Jason Wood Josh Haberly Diana Pimlott Tamara Cole Bob Sneddon Devon Weinstein Frank Armendariz Other Notable Interviews Rhody Prince Alex Goss and Princess Sunshine Armer Rhody Junior Court Superintendent Andy Grzeskowiak and Middle School Principal Andy Marohl
Mapleton Sailors; Siuslaw Golf; Viking Baseball/Softball
Mapleton Sailors Mapleton Freshman Ramil Beers placed third yesterday in the 100 meters at the Waldport 2A Run For The Clover Meet. Junior Dom Stewart placed second in the High Jump with a height of 5’6” a personal record for him. Sailor freshman Natalee Stevens set a personal record in […]
Armed Robbery Suspects Identified (update); Election Ballots; Suicide Prevention Seminar; Mapleton Boil Water Notice Intact
Armed Robbery Suspects Identified (Update: In Custody) The Florence Police have reported that they believe the suspects in an armed robbery at the American Market Monday evening are no longer in the Florence area. Through information distributed by Chief John Pitcher, Florence Police working with Douglas County Sheriff’s department were […]
Vikings Defeat Outlaws; Softball; Viking Golf; Mapleton Track and Field
Vikings Defeat Outlaws Sisters High School is considered to be one of the top schools for baseball in the Mountain Valley conference, but that did not stop the Siuslaw Vikings from taking their shot at them. The Outlaws of Sisters rolled into Florence yesterday with a 10-2 league record, but […]
Armed Robbery and Attempted Burglary; Gun Legislation Pushback; Building Safety; Gas Prices
Armed Robbery and Attempted Burglary The Florence Police department has reported that another armed robbery and an attempted armed burglary were committed. On Monday evening around 10:30 pm two men, one armed with a shotgun that looked similar to an AK-47 style weapon attempted to enter the Cleawox market after […]
Pot Store Armed Robbery; Ballots Mailed; 101 Accident
Pot Store Armed Robbery The Florence Police department is looking for any leads on an armed robbery that was committed at the Florence Bud’s 4 U location at 1480 Rhododendron Drive. The robbery occurred on Friday at approximately 9:07 pm when a lone white male dressed in black and wearing […]
Athlete of the Week; Honorable Mention; Varsity Baseball/Softball; Ducks and Beavers Play
Athlete of the Week The Sports Club, the Siuslaw News and Coast Radio Sports congratulate sophomore Viking Baseball player Maximus Reynolds as this week’s Athlete of the Week. Maximus continued on his hitting streak at 14 games and is currently batting .596 in League play and .536 overall. He also […]