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News for Thursday, July 27th, 2023: Dunes City Council responding to calls to disincorporate. Siuslaw School Board selecte leadership for coming year. Human remains found near Yachats. Florence “Night Out”

The Future of Dunes City pondered… The Dunes City Council is going to hold a special session in two weeks to talk about whether or not to ask voters about possible disincorporation.  If they take that step, it could wind up on a ballot in the near future says City […]

News for Wednesday, July 26th, 2023 – Crisis response volunteers sought; Former dairy farm going “back to nature”; Sr and activity center asking for assistance

Crisis Response Team seeking volunteers A 24-hour, 7-day-a-week crisis response team has been working in our community for nearly five years.  The Western Lane Crisis Response Team will respond any time, any day, when called, to help individuals dealing with suicidal thoughts, depression, homelessness, and even to deal with grief.  […]

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 […]

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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 […]