City Re-certifies Coast Guard City Status The City of Florence officially proclaimed august first as Coast Guard City day as the city receives its recertification as a coast guard city. At last night’s city council meeting Mayor Joe Henry read the proclamation making it official. Mayor Henry said as the […]
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Subdivision Open House; Mushroom Permits; City Council Meeting; Fatal Mapleton Crash
Subdivision Open House Florence’s new subdivision with more than 130 home sites is well under way. One of the Developers of the 3 Mile Prairie project, Kyle Hunnicut was on hand for the ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday and had nothing but praise for the city of Florence and their […]
Sports Camps; Ems Back on Top
Sports Camps The fall sports season is quickly approaching with athletes getting ready for cross country, soccer, volleyball and football. Camps begin tomorrow for soccer and football respectively ending a one week moratorium on interaction between athletes and coaches. Strength conditioning and fundamentals will be the focus. Ems Back on […]
Mapleton School Superintendent; Community Foundation Scholarships Awarded; Dune Fest; Three Mile Prairie Open House
Mapleton School Superintendent The new superintendent of Mapleton Schools will be taking on more than just overseeing the district. Sue Wilson will also be taking over the principal spot for the High School and Middle School. Over the summer she has been getting to know the community that she has […]
Youth Football; Youth Soccer; Ems Topped by Hops
Youth Football The annual youth football camp for Siuslaw Viking hopefuls begins Tuesday. The 3-day camp will teach football essentials and mimic the Viking playbook. Coach Sam Johnson says the cost is $25 per player. There is no pre-registration, he says parents can sign up their first through eighth grader […]
Old Buildings Mean Business; Former Local Arrested for Wildfire Ignition; COVID-19 Update; Emergency SNAP Benefits to Continue
Old Buildings Mean Business The Sapp family is in the middle of a major remodel of the old playhouse. The building is going to be a full service restaurant with a fine dining room in the basement and a full bar. Quite a transformation from the days when it was […]
Back to Training Next Week: Vikings; Ems Over Hops
Back to Training Next Week: Vikings Area prep athletes will begin pre-season workouts for fall sports next week. Siuslaw Athletic Director Chris Johnson says the OSAA prohibits contact between coaches and athletes this week. But, beginning Monday August 1st teams can begin their workouts for the fall season. Cross Country, […]
Coast Guard City Renewal; Holiday Lights Tickets; Gas Prices; Heat Advisory Extended
Coast Guard City Renewal The City of Florence received word this week that its status as a Coast Guard City has been renewed for another five years. Being a Coast Guard City means the community actively takes steps to make Coast Guard men and women, along with their families, feel […]