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Sports Update

Sports Update High school sports is gearing up with competitions already in the books for volleyball and soccer.  Siuslaw/mapleton soccer will have a home game on Thursday against Junction City at 6 pm on the field at 27th and Oak Street.  Siuslaw Volleyball will be in North Bend on this […]

Council Rejects Homeless Shelter Proposal; Three Buttes Fire; School District Budget Committee; Microchip and Vaccine Clinic

Council Rejects Homeless Shelter Proposal Last night the Florence City Council deliberated on the proposal of a 365 day a year homeless shelter which could provide alternatives for individuals that currently sleep on public property within the city of Florence.  Councilors were mixed on their reasons for and against it.  […]

Sailor Volleyball; Siuslaw Volleyball; Eugene Emeralds

Sailor Volleyball The Mapleton Sailor Volleyball team had their first league game on Friday and their first league win.  The defeated Mannahouse Academy of Eugene in straight sets 25-13, 25-8, 25-10. The team attended the C.S. Lewis Invitational on Saturday but lost all three matches. Siuslaw Volleyball Also on Saturday […]

School District Looks for School Levy Extension; Homless Shelter On Tonight’s Agenda; Boys and Girls Club Gala; Three Buttes Fire North of Florence

School District Looks for School Levy Extension Voters in the Siuslaw School District will be asked to renew a “local option” tax levy in the November General Election.  The Siuslaw School Board approved the referral of the measure to voters last week.  Siuslaw Superintendent Andy Grzeskowiak says, if approved, it […]

Ems Blank Hops; Sailor Volleyball; Viking Volleyball

Ems Blank Hops The Eugene Emeralds bats exploded last night in Hillsboro as the Ems managed 18 hits and brought 14 runs across the plate while holding the Hillsboro Hops to 6 hits and no runs.  Several Ems players had multiple hits on the night and still left 8 men […]

Ems Even Series; Ducks Wrap Up Camp

Ems Even Series The Eugene Emeralds evened up the series after a 3-2 victory over the Hillsboro Hops. It was a scoreless first two frames for both ballclubs and the Emeralds were able to get the scoring started in the top of the 3rd inning. Grant McCray drew a two-out […]