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Volleyball Viking Volleyball travels to La Pine today for a match against the La Pine Hawks.  The Hawks have a 7-8 record and were defeated by the Viking in 5 sets the last time the two teams met.  The match begins at 6:30. Mapleton Volleyball heads to Mohawk for a […]

COVD Numbers Rising; Gas Prices Spike; Reedsport Pop-Up Vendor Market; Hazardous Waste Collection; Rhododendron Drive Re-alignment

COVD Numbers Rising There are no regular updates coming from the Oregon Health Authority, but COVID-19 is still prevalent and numbers recently have been on the rise.  Peace Harbor Medical Center has seen cases that have had to be admitted to the hospital in recent weeks.  Jason Hawkins Chief Administrative […]

New Coaches Hired; Athlete of the Week; On The Schedule

New Coaches Hired Siuslaw High School Athletic Director Chris Johnson has disclosed the name of the new Head Baseball coach for the Siuslaw Vikings.  Alumnus and Florence native Derek Wells has been selected from the candidates.  Wells was a former Siuslaw baseball standout, during his time at Siuslaw he was […]

Gazebo on the Siuslaw River

Superintendent Reviews Assessment Numbers; Peace Harbor CAO to Take on Additional Responsibilities; Oregon Climate Smart Award

Superintendent Reviews Assessment Numbers The release of last spring’s State Assessment test scores by the Oregon Department of Education painted a discouraging picture.  But, says Siuslaw Superintendent of Schools Andy Grzeskowiak, on closer analysis they do show improvement in outcomes for area students.  He says by comparing how the same […]

Wells Named Viking Varsity Baseball Head Coach

Siuslaw High School Athletic Director Chris Johnson has disclosed the name of the new Head Baseball coach for the Siuslaw Vikings.  Alumnus and Florence native Derek Wells has been selected from the candidates.  Wells was a former Siuslaw baseball standout. During his time at Siuslaw he was named Far West […]

Siuslaw River Bridge

Domestic Violence “severe” in Florence area;  City of Florence; Long-Term Services and Support Scorecard

Domestic Violence “severe” in Florence area The observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month began over the weekend in Florence when Siuslaw Outreach Services held a “silent march” through Old Town.  Most of the participants wore purple or purple ribbons as they silently walked from Veteran’s Memorial Park to the Boardwalk […]