Sailor Basketball The Mapleton Sailor boy’s game against Eddyville Charter did not happen last night. There were several players that were sick and not able to play and the game had to be cancelled. The Mapleton Girls were playing and lost at home to Eddyville 49-25. OSU Bowl Game The […]
Other News
School Responds to Tik-Tok Post; DUII Enforcement; District Lines For 2023; More COVID for Florence
School Responds to Tik-Tok Post A Tik-Tok video threatening schools has caused concern for school districts around the nation. The posting was originally to get students to skip school on the final day of classes but evolved into suggesting bomb threats and shooting threats. The threats are not believed to […]
Florence Police Arrest Two in Robbery; Crash Claimed Life of Mapleton Man; Sonic Boom to Blame; COVID-19 Cases
Florence Police Arrest Two in Robbery The Florence Police has made an arrest of two robbery suspects in connection with the December 9th armed robbery at the 7-11 store on 9th street and Highway 101. Florence police discovered a trailer associated with the persons they believed were responsible off of […]
Ducks Win Over Portland; Vikings Hire New Track and Field Assistant; Sailors on the Court Tonight
Ducks Win Over Portland The Oregon Ducks came out of their 2 game skid last night as they hosted the Portland Pilots at Matthew Knight arena. The Ducks had 4 players in double figures with N’faly Dante leading the Ducks with 20 and added 9 rebounds. The Ducks found success […]
Police Investigate Robberies; COVID-19; Roadway Issues: Hwy 126; City Approves Tax Exemption; Cold Weather Shelters Open
Police Investigate Robberies The Florence Police department are looking to secure a warrant for the arrest of two individuals they believe to be involved in an armed robbery on Thursday December 9th. at approximately 11:43 pm that evening police responded to the report of an armed robbery at the 7-11 […]
Vikings Looking for Discipline in Win; Lady Cubs Defeat Vikings; OSU Struggles; Duck Hoops
Vikings Looking for Discipline in Win The Siuslaw Viking almost squandered their lead last night late in the second half. The Vikings were up by 7 point with just over a minute to play when Newport rallied dropping a three pointer and followed it up with two more points to […]
More OR-126 Delays
There has been another crash reported this morning for Highway 126 at Milepost 29, west of Walton. the highway has once again closed and it is expected to remain closed for several hours as crews and emergency responders work.
Emergency Shelter to Open; Winter Weather Travel; New COVID Cases; Omicron Now in Oregon; Tree Pick Up
Emergency Shelter to Open The Florence Emergency Cold Weather Shelter will open this evening and tomorrow evening as well. normally the shelter would open when temperatures are expected to drop below freezing. Temperatures are expected to be in the mid 30’s tonight and lower 40’s tomorrow evening but inclimate weather […]