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Burn Ban in Effect Friday marked the end of the burning season for Lane County residents until October 1st. Jo Niehaus with the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency said that yard debris will now need to be taken to an approved collection and recycling site. Residents who burn during the […]
UNC Takes Down OSU The North Carolina Tar Heels made the road to a championship for the Oregon State Beavers a little tougher after a 5 run 3rd inning that sent starting pitcher Luke Heimlich to the showers. The Tar Heels took a 6-4 lead in the 3rd and added […]
Revision Bids Rejected The bids are in from the Oregon Department of Transportation on the Revision Florence Project. The City of Florence along with ODOT have been reviewing the bids..Unfortunately, according to City Project Manager, Megan Messmer, they only received two bids and they were well over the budgeted amount […]
Emeralds Season Begins Tonight The Eugene Emeralds open the 2018 Northwest League short season at home this evening with the first of five games at PK Park against the Vancouver Canadians. First Pitch in Eugene is at 7:05. Grenier Receives Brooks Wallace Award Oregon State junior Cadyn Grenier has been […]
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 […]
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.