Authorities are trying to confirm the identity of a body found drifting in Woahink Lake yesterday afternoon. Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue responded shortly after one pm after a passerby spotted what appeared to be the body of a man floating near the first bridge on Canary Road, just off […]
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Cancer fighters set to walk at Miller Park
Opening ceremonies of the 12th annual Florence Relay for Life to raise money for the American Cancer Society is set for noon tomorrow. This year’s relay is dedicated to the memory of Linda Bergmann, she passed away in October of last year. Bergmann, who had dealt with breast cancer for […]
Emeralds fall on the road
The Boise Hawks snapped a three-game losing streak and downed the Eugene Emeralds 4-2 last night. Dustin Harrington was three-for-four at the plate for the Hawks with two RBI. Jace Peterson and Travis Whitmore had two hits each for the Emeralds. They’ll meet again tonight in Boise.
Late Senator had lasting impact
The news of the passing earlier this week of former Oregon Governor and U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield was met with sadness on the part of many who knew him. One of those, Florence resident Wilbur Ternyik, developed a close friendship with Hatfield. Wilbur Ternyik: “I got tremendous help from him. […]
Services this morning for fallen soldier
Funeral services will be held this morning, 11 o’clock, at the Florence Events Center for Pfc. Brice Scott, the Eugene soldier who was shot and killed ten days ago in Afghanistan. His body was returned to Florence, where his father was raised and his grandparents still live, earlier this week. […]
Fire restrictions increasing
It’s been a quiet fire season so far, but conditions are expected to change. Oregon Department of Forestry spokesperson Phil Hunter says warmer weather is expected inland later this week and with it will come stepped up fire safety rules. Effective Friday “regulated use closure” will be implemented on public […]
Florence man facing charges
An 18-year old Florence man was arrested last week and faces several misdemeanor charges after the destruction of a public restroom toilet at Miller Park. Police say there were called to the park late last Thursday afternoon to a report of an explosion. Witnesses said Brandon Douglas Luna ignited a […]
Oregon News and Northwest Sports
Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) – A grand jury has indicted an Oregon man on aggravated murder and other charges in last month’s killing of his wife and four children. Jackson County Chief Deputy District Attorney Beth Heckert says the grand […]
