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Blaze destroys Florence home, leaves three homeless Fire completely destroyed a single family residence Tuesday afternoon on 17th street east of Highway 101, leaving the occupants homeless and destroying nearly all their belongings. Nobody was injured, but Andrew Kellerman didn’t even have time to put his shoes on before leaving […]
Backyard Burning Ban continues Cooler overnight temperatures, increased humidity and a little less wind during the daytime signals a change in the season. But, says Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue Chief Jim Langborg, that doesn’t mean there’s been a change in outdoor burning. Jim Langborg – “We’re not there yet. […]
Summer Break Comes to an End It’s back to school for all students today in Mapleton. Grades K through 12 are in classes for a full day. In Florence the schedule is a bit more complex. All students have today off and most will return tomorrow. Grades one-through-6 and all […]
Athlete of the Week Mapleton football standout Hunter Simington is Coast Radio Sports’ Athlete of the week. The Sailor quarterback carried the ball 3 times for 88 yards, completed two passes for 65 yards… both of them for touchdowns. He led the defense with 11 solo tackles and five assisted […]
Vikings fall in football opener Jared Brandt completed 23 of 31 passes, one of those an 80-yard connection with Trent Reavis for a touchdown, but the Elmira Falcons held off the Vikings 35-14 Friday night. Quincy Rusk had 16 carries for 54 yards and one touchdown in the opening game. […]
Making the landfill last… Lane County is looking for more public input on an updated management plan for the solid waste division. An online survey is available at the Lane County Waste website. Residents are asked to take it by September 16th, and then attend one of three community meetings […]
Teen Center space at a premium Boys and Girls Club Executive Director Chuck Trent is facing another challenge, but it’s one he’s happy with. Chuck Trent – “We have a huge problem right now. I love to have these kinds of problems. And the problem is that we’re outgrowing the […]
Highest Fire Danger of the Year expected Red flag warnings will fly over nearly all of Western Oregon in the next few days as a high pressure system moves over the area bringing the hottest temperatures of the season. Siuslaw Valley Fire Marshall Sean Barrett says fire danger will rise […]
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