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Oregon Weighs in on Proposed Merger Higher prices at the grocery store will be inevitable. That is what several states are saying and now Oregon is in agreement saying that the proposed merger of Kroger and Albertsons would reduce competition and give the chain too much control over prices. But […]
State Championships in Wrestling -4 Vikings Place The Siuslaw Vikings had 4 wrestlers place over the weekend in the OSAA State Wrestling Championships. For the girls it was senior Jane Lacouture in the 155 pound weight class who was seeded number 3 who lost by fall in the final round […]
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 […]
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