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Viking Soccer Results Siuslaw Viking Soccer had their hands full against Pleasant Hill yesterday. Coach Londi Tomaro said several players seemed to be off their game and combined with a difficult opponent left the team disjointed. Pleasant hill scored 7 goals in the first half. Goalie Kayden Lane had 14 […]
Lane County To Require Vaccinations for Employees Lane County has decided to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for all county employees. The word came down yesterday that unless an employee has a medical or religious exemption under current state law they will be subject to provisional layoff. Lane County Administrator Steve Mokrohisky […]
Soccer This Afternoon The JV and Varsity soccer teams will be home this evening hosting the Pleasant Hill Billies. Play begins at 5:30 with the junior varsity and varsity will begin at 7:30. Rain was originally forecast for this evening but will likely hold off until tomorrow. Sailor Football (update) […]
Wine and Chowder Event Moved The popular Florence Wine and Chowder Trail is being moved to February. The traditional October event has been rescheduled for the winter date. The Florence area Chamber of Commerce announced the change yesterday. Chamber CEO and President Bettina Hannigan stated one of the benefits of […]
Mapleton Volleyball Game Cancelled Mapleton Volleyball had to cancel their scheduled game against Crow last night and will be on the court next tomorrow evening as the Sailors travel to Mohawk for a match. Viking Soccer Viking soccer will be on the field tomorrow at home hosting pleasant hill. JV […]
Hospital Seeing Fewer Positive COVID Cases Peace Harbor Hospital is reporting that they are seeing fewer COVID-19 cases at the hospital. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Heather McArthur says it may be an actual decrease in cases or that people are finding alternative means of testing. “There has been a question […]
Athlete of the Week The Sports Club, the Siuslaw New and Coast Radio Sports congratulate senior Viking Football Quarterback Beau Erickson as this week’s Athlete of the Week. In Friday night’s win over the North Valley Knights Erickson threw for 330 yards for the 3rd most passing yards in a […]
School Reports More COVID-19 Cases The Siuslaw School district is reporting that some students at Siuslaw elementary school have tested positive for COVID-19. A letter drafted by school superintendent Andy Grzeskowiak to parents and staff at the school state that any individuals that have come in contact with the students […]
