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The Final series of the regular PAC twelve season open today for both the Ducks and the Beavers. Oregon will be at home at PK Park in Eugene hosting the UCLA Bruins. First pitch is at 6 o’clock. The Ducks are currently 27-27 for the season and 10-17 in […]
Special Election Results Yesterday’s special election in Lane County confirmed many board seats that were unopposed, Bill McDougal was defeated in his reelection bid for the Siuslaw School board. Diana Pimlott will now serve on that seat and in a race for Port of Siuslaw Commissioner, Frank Eisele was unable […]
Finalists have been chosen for the Sports Club, Siuslaw News, and Coast Radio Sports Athlete of the Year. Coaches from both Siuslaw and Mapleton schools submitted their picks for the athletes that exhibited exemplary performances over the 2018-2019 school year. 16 athletes will be narrowed down to the top Male […]
Rhododendron Festival Another Rhododendron Festival is in the books. The 112th Rhododendron Festival saw some rain but the festivities kept going. The Public Arts Committee hosted a paint day for the new mural on the Central Lincoln PUD building. PAC Chairman, Harlan Springer was excited for the turnout. “This is […]
4A State Championships Gracie Freudenthal is the newest State Champion for the Siuslaw Vikings. Freudenthal competed at the state finals on Saturday for the 300 meter hurdles setting a new school record in the process with a time of 45.64. On Friday Hannah Rannow took the state title in the […]
Vikings Receive Sky-Em All League Honors Several members of the Siuslaw Viking’s Baseball and Softball teams have received honors. Sky-Em All League players include Gabe Simington 2nd Team Pitching, Jared Northrup 2nd Team Infield and Elijah Blankenship Honorable Mention Catcher, Zach Stinger, Honorable Mention infield and Caleb Henessee, Honorable Mention […]
$20,000 Grant Awarded Public Arts Committee The Oregon Community Foundation has selected Florence to be the recipient of a $20,000 grant from the Irene Gerlinger Swindell fund. The grant was applied for by the Public Arts Committee as part of their ongoing efforts to fund public art in Florence. PAC […]
Coronation Kicks Off 112th Rhododendron Festival Excitement filled the air last night as the beginning of the 112th Rhododendron Festival kicked off with the crowning of the King of the coast and Queen Rhododendron. The crowd was wild as the announcements were made by Siuslaw News’ Ned Hickson. (Ned Hickson) […]
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