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Baseball Split Siuslaw split a Far West League doubleheader with first-place Douglas Friday at Jiggs Dodson Stadium. The Vikings dropped a close opener, 11-10 in extra innings, but bounced back in the nightcap with a 10-3 win behind a complete-game effort from senior Jacob Mann. He struck out 7 and […]
Workers Memorial Day Workers Memorial Day will be observed across Oregon on Tuesday, April 28th, honoring those who lost their lives to work-related injuries and illnesses over the past year. The annual observance serves as a time of remembrance, recognizing the sacrifices of workers while also highlighting the ongoing need […]
Vikings Vs Douglas Siuslaw varsity baseball came up short on the road Thursday, falling 6–4 to Douglas at Douglas High School. The Vikings took the lead in the top of the 4th inning, when Jacob Mann doubled home a run and Colin Barnett followed with a 2-run single. Douglas answered […]
Hospital Nutrition Guidelines Tighten New federal hospital nutrition guidelines are drawing mixed responses from rural hospitals in Oregon. The Department of Health and Human Services says the changes are meant to improve long-term health by reducing processed foods, sugary drinks and refined grains, while emphasizing whole grains and vegetables. Virginia […]
Siuslaw Golf Siuslaw sophomore Mason Wright led the Vikings at the Spartan Invitational, shooting an 84 Wednesday at Tokatee Golf Course. Senior Micah Blankenship followed with a 94 as Siuslaw placed seventh overall. On the girls side, freshman Lily Lewis carded a 122 to lead the Lady Vikings at the […]
Oregon Senators Push Back on Latest Executive Order Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden are joining more than 30 Senate Democrats in pushing back against a recent executive order from President Trump involving the U.S. Postal Service. In a letter to USPS leadership, the senators argue the order […]
Florence Police Catch Robber in the Act On April 17th, just before midnight, Florence Police responded to a reported alarm at the Buy2 Market on Highway 101. When officers arrived, they found an open window on the side of the closed business and observed a man inside the building. Police […]
Athlete of the Week The Sports Club and Coast Radio Sports congratulate sophomore runner Henry Stone as this week’s Athlete of the Week. Stone won the 3000-meter race at Saturday’s Roseburg Twilight Invitational with a personal best time of 8:50.50. One of the top ten times in Siuslaw Viking History. […]
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