ENT Office Opens PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical center has recently opened a satellite ear, nose and throat off in Florence at the Peace Harbor Campus. Dr. Frank Chen is one of the physicians there and he say the response has been impressive with the offices booked out more than 3 […]
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Athlete of the Week: Macy McNeill; Basketball
Athlete of the Week: Macy McNeill The Sports Club, the Siuslaw News and Coast Radio Sports congratulate senior lady Viking basketball’s Macy McNeill as this week’s athlete of the week. Macy racked up 17 points including 3 3 pointers, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 3 steals in the Viking’s 39-29 […]
Florence Man Arrested; New Well; Listening Session; Wine and Chowder
Florence Man Arrested Lane County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a trespass and menacing report in the 5400 block of Bay Berry Drive in Florence on February 8th around 4 p.m. Authorities say 42-year-old Joshua Allen Cooper allegedly trespassed on a neighbor’s property with a rifle, threatened a homeowner, and later […]
Sports: 2-10
Viking Sports: The Siuslaw Viking boy’s basketball team handed Sutherlin a defeat on Friday moving them into a tie for first place in the Far West League. The Vikings are now 5-1 in league play. Gave DeLeon dropped 19 for the Vikings, Justin Allen had 16 with 5 3-pointers and […]
Humane Society to Acquire Vet Clinic; Fishing Dock Reopens; City of Florence
Humane Society to Acquire Vet Clinic The sale won’t be final for a few more weeks, but the Oregon Coast Humane Society announced Friday they are in the process of buying Oceanside Veterinary Clinic at 1739 21st Street. Elizabeth Thompson, the Executive Director of OCHS, said once the acquisition […]
Mapleton Basketball; Ducks Lose 4th Straight; Viking Basketball
Mapleton Basketball The Mapleton Sailors will host Triangle lake this evening for a Mountain West League game. The Laker boys are 4-6 in League play while Mapleton currently sits in second place behind Eddyville Christian at 9-2. The Mapleton Girls will be up first at 5:30. They are also in […]
Meyer Resigns From Council; 70K Grant for City; Senate Hearing on Unemployment Benefits
Meyer Resigns From Council The City of Florence is looking to fill a vacancy on the City Council following Councilor Bill Meyer’s resignation, which takes effect February 28th. Meyer made the announcement during Monday’s City Council meeting. “To Mayor Rob Ward, I hereby notify you of my intention to resign […]
Viking Girls Win!; Viking Boys Win!; Sailors Win!
Viking Girls Win! The Siuslaw Viking girls basketball team is celebrating a victory after last night’s win over visiting Douglas. Senior Macy McNeill led the team with 17 points including 3 3-pointers. She also added 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 3 steals. Sophomore Aidell Cadet added 10 points, 4 rebounds […]