Local News

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 […]

Sailor Volleyball; Schedule

Sailor Volleyball The Mapleton Sailors volleyball team had two matches against McKenzie last night and the sailors came out on top in both in straight sets 25-12,25-18, and 25-21 in the first match and 25-21, 25-15 and 25-13.  Stats for individual player were not readily available.  Junior Morgan Milbrett had […]

Siuslaw Bridge and Sealion

Domestic Violence Awareness Month; Transportation System Plan; Eclipse At Oregon State Parks; Halloween Safety; Boosting the SNAP Program Needed

Domestic Violence Awareness Month As it has for several years in Florence, October will begin with a “silent march” in support of victims of domestic abuse.  Bob Teter, the Executive Director of Siuslaw Outreach Services, says the march is this Sunday at one PM. Marchers are asked to begin assembling […]