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Heavy Pollen Season Ahead This pollen season is expected to be the longest on record in Oregon, with warmer temperatures causing more plants to release pollen at once. Experts say simple, low-cost steps at home can improve indoor air quality and reduce energy bills. Jami Seymore with Energy Trust of […]
Vikings Show Up for Prefontaine Rotary Invitational Tom Morgan was atop the podium on Saturday at the Prefontaine Rotary Invitational. Morgan scored a first-place finish in the 100 meters with a time of 11:32. beating out Roseburg’s David Schmid by 5/100’s of a second. Schmid bested Morgan in the 200 […]
Perry Explains Coaching Change Siuslaw High School’s head baseball coach has stepped down following player concerns about the program. Athletic Director Max Perry says a group of players recently brought forward complaints, but an internal review found no grounds for termination. A plan for improvement had been put in place. […]
Play Area Damage A play structure at Miller Park in Florence has been temporarily closed due to vandalism. According to the City of Florence, damage to the structure—designed for younger children—has made it unsafe for public use. Public Works crews are working to replace the damaged components. Florence Police Lieutenant […]
Vikings Play On Despite Coach Resignation The Siuslaw Vikings will be under new leadership this afternoon as they face Toledo in a double header. Derek Wells resigned yesterday after rumblings about players not being happy surfaced. The 4-4 Vikings finish up preseason play today and will begin league play on […]
School to Offer Tours To Bolster Bond Request A bond measure on the May 19th ballot is drawing attention in the Siuslaw School District. Measure 379 would fund construction of a new Siuslaw High School at an estimated cost of 138 million dollars, to be paid by local taxpayers. Supporters […]
Viking Baseball Siuslaw Varsity Baseball picked up a walk-off win Tuesday, edging Marshfield 4-3 in extra innings. The game was tied at three in the bottom of the eighth when an error brought home the winning run. Micah Blankenship struck out 12 over six and two-thirds innings, allowing three runs […]
City Council/EMAC The Florence City Council and the Environmental Management Advisory Committee will meet tomorrow morning for a joint work session to review a draft solid waste rate report prepared by Bell and Associates. The discussion follows an EMAC meeting this afternoon at 3:00, where members will review current rates […]
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