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Wednesday emergency drill-Florence City Council talks camping-Paid Leave Oregon ready to pay-Siuslaw School Board to swear in two new directors

Coordinated Emergency Response Training will be all wet A casual observer of the Siuslaw River tomorrow morning might be alarmed to see a flurry of activity on the water.  Not to worry, says Assistant Florence City Manager Megan Messmer.  This is just a drill.  (messmer-1) “This training was initiated by […]

Vikings Beat Pleasant Hill in Football and Volleyball – The Ducks take down Cal

Prep Football: The Siuslaw Vikings put up nearly 350 yards of total offense Friday night in a 38–13 Mountain Valley win over the Pleasant Hill Billies. Ian Sissell had 23 carries for 205 yards and 3 touchdowns, Odin Smith carried the ball 18 times for 95 yards and two touchdowns, […]

Vikings Take District Meets – Siuslaw Closes Out Football Season – Ducks Take on Cal

Viking Cross Country sweeps district meets.    Siuslaw runners took the top five spots in the 3A District Four Cross Country meet in Eugene Thursday to claim the district crown. Kyle Hughes is the individual district champion, finishing first with a season low time of 16:56.5. Braydon Linton was ten […]

Wax Myrtle Overlook - Florence Oregon

Auctions Could Impact Lakes – Voter Intimidation Continues – Austa Rail Crossing Maintenance Postponed

Future Auctions Could Impact Local Lakes A real estate auction next month could have a profound impact on lake levels in Siltcoos Lake.  (Jamie Mills 3) “The reality is that if they take the dams out there would be some major changes on Siltcoos Lake.”   Dunes City Administrator Jamie Mills […]

Siuslaw River Bridge

Fire Season Closes – Empty Bowls – City Transportation Plan Update

Fire season comes to a close  Widespread rain and cooler temperatures have led to a statewide easing of fire restrictions effective Saturday, October 29th.   The start and end of fire seasons are set by individual fire protection districts based on conditions in their area.  But steady and soaking rain this week has […]