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Viking Volleyball The Siuslaw Vikings volleyball team went 1-3 at Thursday’s Marshfield Jamboree in Coos Bay, opening the season against some of the top teams on the coast. The Lady Vikings defeated Newport 25-14, but fell to Marshfield, North Bend, and Coquille. Senior Kylee Stinger led with 11 digs, 6 […]
Museum Board At Odds The Oregon Coast Military Museum continues to face public outrage after its executive director, 27-year-old Geoffrey Cannon, was arrested in July and indicted on multiple felony counts of second-degree sexual abuse. Cannon is accused of engaging in a sexual relationship with a teenage volunteer at the […]
One is the Ems Magic Number The Eugene Emeralds shut out the Everett AquaSox 4-0 Thursday night for their 10th shutout of the season and a 3-0 series lead. Eugene now sits 25 games above .500 in the second half with a 41-16 record and just nine games to play. […]
Increased Patrols The Florence Police Department, along with Lane County Sheriff’s deputies and Oregon State Police, are increasing patrols over the Labor Day weekend. Officers will be watching closely for drivers and passengers not using seatbelts or child restraints, while also enforcing speeding and distracted driving laws. The campaign is […]
Ems Trounce Aquasox The Eugene Emeralds took down the Everett AquaSox 10-4 last night, their second straight win over the Frogs. With the victory, Eugene improved to 40-16 in the second half and lowered their magic number to just two — meaning they could clinch the Northwest League second-half title […]
Workshop For Business Business leaders on the Central Coast will soon have a chance to learn how to strengthen their bottom line during uncertain economic times. A free workshop, Access to Capital: Financing for Resilient Businesses, is scheduled for Tuesday, September 17th, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Florence […]
Vikings Get Ranked The Siuslaw Vikings are starting the football season with statewide recognition. The team is ranked No. 5 in the OSAAtoday preseason coaches’ poll, with defending champion Burns at No. 1. The Vikings’ Week 2 opponent and home opener, North Valley, is ranked No. 7 — the same […]
Florence is RV Destination Spot America’s RV boom is rolling strong, and two Oregon Coast towns are now on the national radar. Florence and Brookings have both been named top RV destinations for 2025 by StorageCafe, which ranked cities on campground quality, amenities, and livability. Florence stands out with 17 […]
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