2 Injured, Inmate Deceased
A 40 year old inmate in Florence was pronounced dead at Peace Harbor Hospital after allegedly attacking two officers that were attempting to release him. Medics and Oregon State Police responded to a call for assistance and discovered the two injured officers. While medics were treating the officers the inmate became unresponsive and they turned their attention to him. He was rushed to Peace Harbor Hospital where he was pronounced dead. No Identities have been released yet. Nor is it known how the inmate died. At last report authorities were attempting to contact next of kin. Coast radio will continue to update the story as information becomes available
Ford Peanut Butter Drive
Every summer local food banks worry about children at or below the poverty level and how they are going to get nourishment. For the last 4 years Northwest Ford dealers have banded together to ensure that Children would have at least one important staple. Peanut butter. On the nutritional side it is one of the best sources of vitamin E, Magnesium, Potassium and Vitamin b-6. According to a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association it also assists in lowering the risk of diabetes. It is filled with good fats and can actually help you reduce weight. This summer Johnston Motor Company is helping to provide this staple through the Florence Food Share. Brian Johnston says last year’s haul was quite good.
“We had a 150 jars and 390 pounds.”
Johnston says it doesn’t matter if it’s creamy or crunchy, but…
“Well there was a lot more creamy than there was crunchy.”
You can drop by your donations through May 14th at Johnston Motor Company on highway 101
City Budget Process Expanded
Florence City Council has instructed staff to begin drafting a two year budget for operations. According to City Manager Erin Reynolds, it is a way to more accurately track multi-year projects.
“As we started looking at our projects and looking at our lead time most of our projects run 18 to 24 months or even longer when by the time it’s all said and done. And so it becomes redundant to be re-appropriating or re-approving the same projects that were already approved.”
Reynolds was asked if this would still allow for other projects that might come up between budget allocations.
“It’s definitely something we can make budget adjustments for, there is a process for noticing and making changes, but definitely well worth it when opportunities arise and you want to take advantage of those.”
Reynolds added that with Rhody Days upon us the city will be out doing last minute sprucing up and encourages businesses and individuals to do the same. Reminding us that the city will be collecting yard debris this Saturday at their collection point on Kingwood.