The cupboard is nearly bare… The shelves are empty and the balance sheet is looking a little bleak at Florence Food Share. The emergency food box pantry provides supplies to 600 households in the Florence, Dunes City and Mapleton Area each month. Manager Karen Lyn says their reserves are depleted […]
Month: October 2011
3rd Oregon News Minute from the AP
Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Some state and union officials are talking about a proposal for “bridge” health coverage that would allow some Oregon state employees to retire early. The Oregonian reports it could apply to workers who are eligible for […]
2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP
Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney is in Portland today for a private fundraiser. The Oregonian reports tickets range from $500 for a breakfast to $2,500 for a photo. Romney also held a private fundraiser last July […]
Local News Digest – Water PUD; Wave Power; Drifting Boats and Shifting Ground
Group seeking protection for Heceta Water District Heceta Water District residents will likely vote in February on a proposal to convert the district to a People’s Utility District. It’s a technical move that would protect Heceta from future encroachment by the City of Florence says one of the chief petitioners, […]
3rd Oregon News Minute from the AP
AP-OR–3rd NewsMinute,273 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Police have arrested about a half-dozen Occupy Portland demonstrators who refused to lift their blockade on Main Street. An Associated Press photographer at the scene says officers moved in about 6:00 this morning to […]
News Alert – Portland Protestors Arrested
AP-OR–Occupy Portland,78 Police arrest Occupy Portland demonstrators PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Police have arrested about a half-dozen Occupy Portland demonstrators who refused to lift their blockade on Main Street. An Associated Press photographer at the scene says officers moved in about 6 a.m. Thursday to clear the street. Some other […]
2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP
AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute,279 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – People from Portland to just north of San Francisco reported feeling a magnitude 5.3 earthquake centered 140 miles off the southern Oregon coast last night. The National Earthquake Information Center says there were no […]
Viking Volleyball still perfect on the Far West Court
The Siuslaw Vikings remain undefeated in Far West League play, downing the Douglas Trojans in four close-fought games last night on the road, winning 25-21; 21-25; 25-17; 25-21. Brionna DeSantis was 19 of 19 at the service line with eight kills, Lona Dengler had seven kills and 28 assists… and […]
