Whitmore Classical Academy: Town Hall
A Town Hall meeting for the proposed Whitmore Classical Academy will be held Thursday, October 9th at 6:30 p.m. at First American Title, 179 Laurel Street, Suite B in Florence. The public is invited to learn more about the new public charter school proposed to open in Fall 2026, and to have their questions answered. The discussion will include updates on the school’s application process, proposed curriculum, and facility plans. Chief Operating Officer Jennifer Waggoner will be present to share details and gather community feedback. This is a public notice and notice of a possible quorum..
Business Resource Fair
Local business owners and professionals will have an opportunity to connect with key state agencies tomorrow at the Business Resource Fair in Florence. The event runs from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at the Florence Events Center and is free to attend. Organizers say the fair is designed to help employers access tools and programs that support recruitment, training, compliance, and workforce development. Representatives from the Bureau of Labor and Industries, the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office, and Paid Leave Oregon will be among those on hand to provide information and answer questions.
Bus Stop Replacement
The City of Florence, in partnership with Lane Transit District, has received a $60,000 State Transportation Improvement Fund grant from ODOT to replace several deteriorated Rhody Express bus shelters. The City is contributing a $15,000 local match through in-kind labor, equipment, and supplies to install six new shelters around town. The first replacement, located on 8th Street near Safeway, is already complete. The remaining sites—at Oak Street by the Middle School, 43rd and Oak, 21st near Grocery Outlet, Spruce Street, and PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Hospital—will follow soon. The new aluminum shelters, purchased from Oregon Corrections Enterprises, are built to withstand coastal weather and improve comfort and safety for local transit riders.
