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Charges Added to Robbery Suspect Last week’s robbery and criminal trespass in Florence has seen additional charges added to 37 year old suspect Phillip Thomas Swartz. Swartz, a transient, was arrested on Tuesday of last week after a woman reported a home invasion. After fleeing with some of the woman’s […]
Viking Wrestlers The Siuslaw Viking Wrestling team is in Portland today for the beginning of the State Championships. For the girls it is Macali Lade, Abby Riggs, Danin Lacouture and Jane Lacouture. On the boy’s side it is Leo Robertson, Dayne Muller, Derrick Vanduch and Jacob Mann. Mapleton Sailors The […]
Remains Identified The Human remains discovered in a deep precipice southeast of Yachats has been identified. Dustin Jay Steyding of Yachats had gone missing in July of 2023. He had left work on a day in Late July, but was not reported missing until a month later. Steyding had been […]
Antler Overtake Sailors The Mapleton Sailors boys Basketball team held close to the Bonanza Antlers for one quarter last night with a one point differential, but the second quarter saw the Antlers pull away and dominate the Sailors home floor. Although the 76-47 loss means an end to the Sailors […]
SVCS Says Time to Move Forward The Siuslaw Valley Charter School board yesterday released a statement addressing the letter of intent that has been at the center of discussion between them and the 97J school board. It says that though they believe they have adequately addressed the concerns of the […]
2025 Florence Home & Garden Show 27th Annual Demonstrations – Landscape Designs – Vendor Exhibits – Tastings – Prizes & Giveaways Friday, February 28th: Noon – 6pm Saturday, March 1st: 10am – 6pm Admission: $2 Adults $1 Children (12 & under) Location: Florence Events Center 715 Quince St. Florence, OR 97439 For more information […]
Athlete of the Week The Sports Club, the Siuslaw News and Coast Radio Sports congratulate junior wrestler Abby Riggs as this week’s Athlete of the week. Abby qualified for the State Championships in Portland and this past weekend finished second in the 115 pound weight class in the special District […]
Heart Month February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on potential cardiovascular risks. Health experts say women especially should consider their heart health. Heart disease is the number one killer of women – more deadly than all forms of cancer combined. However, O-H-S-U cardiologist Doctor Abigail Khan says […]
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