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Our Town: June Andy G and Lisa Utz – Summer Activities Deputy’s Arik Schenfeld and Charles Douglas – Boat Safety Inspections Dave Twombly, Central Coast Disposal – Waste Haulers Rate Hike Eli Tome – Siuslaw Watershed Council Summer Activities Keri Tatum – Siuslaw High School Principal Chris Chandler – Central […]
Banner Bank Adds to Firework Display A $5000.00 contribution by banner bank has assured a big bang celebration for the 4th of July. Last year the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce increased the size if the firework show and this donation will ensure that this years show will be equal […]
Oregon State University pitcher Luke Heimlich has been named National Pitcher of the Year. Heimlich led all pitchers with 16 wins this year and a school record 151 strikeouts which is the third highest in the nation. Heimlich has allowed just 91 hits in 120 1/3 innings, holding opponents to […]
Florence Not Immune to Opiod Crisis There is an opiod epidemic in the US and it has not missed Florence. Peace Health Medical Group, Medical Director Dr. Ron Shearer has been providing informational discussions about the severity of the problem and what can be done about it. Peace Harbor has […]
Ems Celebrate New Season Today is opening day for Eugene Emerald Baseball. The Eugene Emeralds will host the 4th annual Ems Fest, presented by Pacific University, at PK Park from 5:00pm until 7:30pm. This event will be free of charge and completely open to the public. The first series for […]
National Night Out The date is set for Florence’s National Night Out. The city of Florence is inviting community members to come together and celebrates the safety that our local parks provide. The event is designed to provide information and awareness about police programs in communities, such as drug prevention, […]
Beavers Meet Heels at Noon Game times for the 2018 College World Series have been announced. The Oregon State Beavers will take on the Tar Heels of North Carolina at noon Pacific time at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha with a pre-game on KCFM at 11:30. This is the two […]
ODOT is On Schedule For Crosswalks The Oregon Department of Transportation is reporting that they are on schedule for completion of the three crosswalks that are being installed along Highway 101 and Highway 126. Clear skies have helped to step up the pouring of the concrete medians across 101 at […]
Congratulations to all of our athletes this year for thier dedication and hard work. And congratulations to Hannah Rannow and Kyle King this years Athletes of the Year.
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Join us this Thursday as we catch up with Siuslaw Viking Wrestling Coach, Neil Wartnik.