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Monies For Animal Crossings; Siuslaw Schools Hire Finance Director; Flexible Money For Transportation Upgrades; OHA to Discontinue Daily Media Reports

Florence Oregon News March 31, 2022 by George Henry

Monies For Animal Crossings Oregon state lawmakers have crossed the political divide, coming together to ask for funding of wildlife crossings from Congress’s infrastructure law. In the 2022 session, the Oregon Legislature approved seven-million dollars for structures that improve wildlife’s ability to make it across roads. State Representative Ken Helm, […]

Ducks Rout San Fran; Beavers Take 11 Innings

Sports March 30, 2022 by George Henry

Ducks Rout San Fran San Francisco got a shock walking into PK Park. The Ducks put up 10 runs in the bottom of the first inning. It was a series of hits, errors, wild pitches and stolen bases that put the Ducks up 10-1. The Ducks would add 2 in […]

COVID-19 Testing; Input Wanted for Lane County Strategic Plan; Earth Day – Florence Habitat; Crude Oil/Gas Prices; COVID-19 Update

Florence Oregon News March 30, 2022 by George Henry

COVID-19 Testing There is a COVID-19 testing facility set up today at the Florence Events Center. Assistant City Manager Megan Messmer on Monday said people are still showing up for testing even as Florence has had no reported cases in 10 days. Today’s testing event will be from 10 until […]

Commissioner Contends Lack of Integrity; Another Booster Possible; Volunteers Needed; COVID-19 Update

Florence Oregon News March 29, 2022 by George Henry

Commissioner Contends Lack of Integrity Current Lane County commissioner Jay Bozievich is steadfast in his accusation that Lane County Budget Committee Member and current candidate for Lane County commissioner Dawn Lesley lied when asked about voting to raise commissioners salaries. When asked at a recent forum in Mapleton whether or […]

Athlete of the Week; College Baseball

Sports March 29, 2022 by George Henry

Athlete of the Week The Sports Club, the Siuslaw News and Coast Radio Sports Congratulate senior Viking Baseball Player Isaac Garza. Isaac Pitched 5 innings against Coquille facing 20 batters and striking out 7 while holding the Red Devils to no runs. On offense he had 2 hits, 3 RBI’s […]

1 Dead – 1 Missing; Former Siuslaw Coach Passes; No New COVID-19: Florence; Flu Rates Dip Slightly; Reedsport Chief Suspended

Florence Oregon News March 28, 2022 by George Henry

1 Dead – 1 Missing U.S.Coast Guard was called to a mayday request early Saturday morning. the fishing vessel the White Swan III was taking on water according to the boat’s master 68 year old Mike Morgan. The boat was approximately 35 miles off the coast of Florence. U.S. Coast […]

Viking Sports; Mapleton Track; OSU; UO

Sports March 28, 2022 by George Henry

Viking Sports The Siuslaw Vikings on Friday hosted the Coquille Red Devils. Freshman Joel Sissel started for the Vikings with 2 innings pitched. He faced 7 batters striking out 3. Isaac Garza relieved Sissell and faced 20 striking out 7 allowing no runs and 5 hits. Every Siuslaw player got […]

Community Foundation Doles Out Grants; COVID Update; Lighthouse Birthday; Show and Shine; Call for Artists

Florence Oregon News March 25, 2022 by George Henry

Community Foundation Doles Out Grants Western Lane Community Foundation released the recipients for its 2021/2022 grant cycle. WLCF President Sandy Kuhlman announced that 21 non-profit organizations will receive more than $64,500 in grants. Several organizations received grants of $5000 including Nurturely a perinatal program in Eugene that supports infants and […]