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Viking Volleyball Both JV and Varsity volleyball teams swept Glide last night. Varsity scores were 25-19, 25-21, and 25-17. Kimberly Martinez-Munoz led with 11 kills, 2 aces, and 13 digs. Jolee Erickson added 9 kills, and Kylee Stinger had 16 digs, 13 perfect serve receives, and 15 assists. Kamorah Lake […]
School Assessment Results The Oregon Department of Education has released the 2023-24 statewide assessment results, revealing mixed outcomes for students still recovering from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Math scores saw slight improvement, with a 0.4 percentage point increase from the previous year, but English language arts proficiency declined […]
Volleyball Win The Viking Volleyball team swept South Umpqua in straight sets tonight, winning 25-20, 25-15, and 25-20. Jolee Erickson led the charge with 7 service aces and 9 kills, scoring 17 of the team’s 52 points. Mia Snider added 7 kills, while Kimberly Martinez-Munoz had 9 kills and 13 […]
Listeria Update A recent foodborne illness outbreak linked to deli meats is putting the spotlight on how these foods are regulated. The listeria outbreak in Boar’s Head products has led to ten deaths and at least 59 people sickened across the country. Jovana Kovacevic is a listeria expert with the […]
Arc Lane County ARC Lane County will be featured as part of the monthly meeting of the Florence Area Community Coalition tomorrow in the Bromley Room of the Siuslaw Public Library. Nancy Berger will speak about the issues and opportunities facing intellectual and developmental disabilities. Berger’s program ‘Families Connected’ supports […]
Athlete of the Week The Sports Club, the Siuslaw News and Coast Radio Sports congratulate junior Viking boy’s soccer player Asher Borgnino as this week’s Athlete of the Week. Asher scored 2 goals with 2 assists in each of the Viking games this past week while creating scoring opportunities for […]
Community Survey Results The city of Florence has released the results of its 2024 Community Survey Report. The information was compiled over the last several months and covers 10 main areas that compose a livability factor of Florence. 831 residents responded to the survey. Some of the areas noted are […]
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